Ricky Davis
Encyclopedia
Tyree Ricardo Davis better known as Ricky Davis, is an American
professional basketball
player.
. He was a four year starter who immediately attracted recruiting attention. His team made the state tournament his junior and senior years but did not reach the championship.
Davis played one season at the University of Iowa
before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft
, as the 21st pick overall. Davis played two seasons with the Hornets before being traded to the Miami Heat
in a massive nine-player trade on August 1, 2000.
Davis injured his ankle and knee with the Heat and only played a total of seven games for them, and was eventually sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers
in a three-team deal involving the Toronto Raptors
a year later on October 26, 2001.
Paul Silas
and he quickly grew a reputation as a selfish showboater. A prime example occurred on March 16, 2003. In the closing seconds of a game against Utah
, Davis was one rebound short of his first career triple-double. In an effort to record that rebound, Davis deliberately missed a shot at his team's own basket (a move which has since earned him the nickname of "Wrong Rim Ricky" in Cleveland). Afterwards, he was fouled by Utah's DeShawn Stevenson
in retaliation for his perceived unsportsmanlike behavior, and was later fined by his own team.
, Michael Stewart
, and a second round draft pick to the Boston Celtics
in exchange for Tony Battie
, Eric Williams, and Kedrick Brown
.
With the Celtics, the 6 in 7 in (2.01 m) Davis played the position of shooting guard
, as well as small forward
on occasion. At the beginning of his career Davis was considered a one-dimensional, though potentially prolific, player. However, Davis has become a formidable rebounder and a steady mid-range jump shooter over the years. Boston was criticized for acquiring him via trade due to Davis's reputation of selfishness, but he became a more consistent player and a fan-favorite in the city.
Davis is also a spectacular leaper known for his exciting slam dunk
s. As a Boston Celtic, Davis lived up to his reputation as both a crowd-pleaser and showboat, once attempting a between-the-legs dunk during a regular season game against the rival Los Angeles Lakers during the 2003–2004 season. Although Davis missed the dunk, he quickly recovered to deliver a windmill dunk before any Lakers could get back on the defensive end of the court.
After successfully creating his first ever fan club, Ricky D's Renegades, who were a group of high schoolers that cheered with great intensity at every Cav's home game during the 2002–2003 and 2003–04 seasons, Davis organized a contest to distribute 15 season tickets to his most passionate fans after being traded to Boston. The section was called the Get Buckets Brigade, named after his nickname "Get Buckets", which he got for his high scoring rate.
with Mark Blount
, Marcus Banks
, Justin Reed
, and two second round draft picks for Wally Szczerbiak
, Michael Olowokandi
, Dwayne Jones
and a first round draft pick.
along with teammate Mark Blount
in exchange for the Heat's Antoine Walker
, Michael Doleac
, Wayne Simien
and a first-round draft pick. Davis was reunited with Pat Riley, and Riley admitted he made a mistake of trading Davis in the first place; "I made the mistake of trading him. He's a very talented kid. He was not a problem here. We just needed to move and get bigger players at that time. Over the last six years he has been very efficient."
. He was waived by the Clippers on February 16, 2010 to make room for newly acquired guard Steve Blake
and forward Travis Outlaw
.
club Türk Telekom B.K.
It would be his first time playing outside the USA. He said about signing with Telekom: "It will be my first European experience. I never watched matches. I just entered myself, and Turk Telekom B.K. signed me."
in France
.
| align="left" | 1998–99
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 46 || 1 || 12.1 || .405 || .167 || .763 || 1.8 || 1.3 || .6 || .2 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 48 || 4 || 11.9 || .503 || .000 || .765 || 1.7 || 1.3 || .6 || .2 || 4.7
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Miami
| 7 || 0 || 10.0 || .414 || 1.000 || .875 || 1.0 || 1.6 || .7 || .3 || 4.6
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 82 || 8 || 23.8 || .481 || .314 || .790 || 3.0 || 2.2 || .8 || .3 || 11.7
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 79 || 76 || 39.6 || .410 || .363 || .748 || 4.9 || 5.5 || 1.6 || .5 || 20.6
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 22 || 22 || 36.2 || .431 || .354 || .680 || 5.5 || 5.0 || 1.1 || .4 || 15.3
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Boston
| 57 || 5 || 29.4 || .488 || .380 || .732 || 4.2 || 2.6 || 1.2 || .2 || 14.1
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Boston
| 82 || 11 || 32.9 || .462 || .339 || .815 || 3.0 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .3 || 16.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Boston
| 42 || 42 || 41.6 || .464 || .320 || .787 || 4.5 || 5.3 || 1.2 || .2 || 19.7
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Minnesota
| 36 || 36 || 40.6 || .429 || .282 || .807 || 4.6 || 4.8 || 1.2 || .2 || 19.1
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Minnesota
| 81 || 81 || 37.3 || .465 || .397 || .839 || 3.9 || 4.8 || 1.0 || .3 || 17.0
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Miami
| 82 || 47 || 36.1 || .433 || .405 || .787 || 4.3 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .2 || 13.8
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 36 || 9 || 21.8 || .339 || .315 || .861 || 1.7 || 2.3 || .5 || .1 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 700 || 342 || 30.6 || .446 || .361 || .784 || 3.6 || 3.4 || 1.0 || .2 || 13.9
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Boston
| 4 || 0 || 30.8 || .400 || .400 || .688 || 3.0 || 3.5 || .5 || .0 || 11.8
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Boston
| 7 || 2 || 34.3 || .432 || .333 || .769 || 3.6 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .3 || 12.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 11 || 2 || 33.0 || .421 || .368 || .738 || 3.4 || 2.5 || 1.0 || .2 || 12.2
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
Biography
Davis attended North High School in Davenport, IowaDavenport, Iowa
Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk...
. He was a four year starter who immediately attracted recruiting attention. His team made the state tournament his junior and senior years but did not reach the championship.
Davis played one season at the University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft
1998 NBA Draft
The 1998 NBA Draft took place on June 24, 1998 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This draft helped turn around three struggling franchises: the Dallas Mavericks, the Sacramento Kings, and the Toronto Raptors....
, as the 21st pick overall. Davis played two seasons with the Hornets before being traded to the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
in a massive nine-player trade on August 1, 2000.
Davis injured his ankle and knee with the Heat and only played a total of seven games for them, and was eventually sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
in a three-team deal involving the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
a year later on October 26, 2001.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers re-signed Davis on August 21, 2002 to a six year contract. Davis' time with Cleveland was marked by disputes with then head coachHead coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Paul Silas
Paul Silas
Paul Theron Silas is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats. He attended Creighton University, where he set an NCAA record for the most rebounds in three seasons and averaged 20.6 rebounds per game in 1963...
and he quickly grew a reputation as a selfish showboater. A prime example occurred on March 16, 2003. In the closing seconds of a game against Utah
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, Davis was one rebound short of his first career triple-double. In an effort to record that rebound, Davis deliberately missed a shot at his team's own basket (a move which has since earned him the nickname of "Wrong Rim Ricky" in Cleveland). Afterwards, he was fouled by Utah's DeShawn Stevenson
DeShawn Stevenson
DeShawn Stevenson is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. Before his NBA career, he originally committed to play at the University of Kansas, but decided to enter the NBA directly from Washington Union High School in his hometown of...
in retaliation for his perceived unsportsmanlike behavior, and was later fined by his own team.
Boston Celtics
On December 15, 2003 Davis was traded along with Chris MihmChris Mihm
Christopher Steven Mihm is a 7 ft , 265 pound American professional basketball player currently a free agent. He was drafted with the 7th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.-Early life:...
, Michael Stewart
Michael Stewart (basketball)
Michael Curtis "Yogi" Stewart is a retired American basketball player who last played for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA...
, and a second round draft pick to the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
in exchange for Tony Battie
Tony Battie
Demetrius Antonio Battie is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers.-High school and college career:...
, Eric Williams, and Kedrick Brown
Kedrick Brown
Albert Kedrick Brown is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Bornova Belediye, a Turkish professional basketball team....
.
With the Celtics, the 6 in 7 in (2.01 m) Davis played the position of shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
, as well as small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
on occasion. At the beginning of his career Davis was considered a one-dimensional, though potentially prolific, player. However, Davis has become a formidable rebounder and a steady mid-range jump shooter over the years. Boston was criticized for acquiring him via trade due to Davis's reputation of selfishness, but he became a more consistent player and a fan-favorite in the city.
Davis is also a spectacular leaper known for his exciting slam dunk
Slam dunk
A slam dunk is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player jumps in the air and manually powers the ball downward through the basket with one or both hands over the rim. This is considered a normal field goal attempt; if successful it is worth two points. The term "slam dunk" was...
s. As a Boston Celtic, Davis lived up to his reputation as both a crowd-pleaser and showboat, once attempting a between-the-legs dunk during a regular season game against the rival Los Angeles Lakers during the 2003–2004 season. Although Davis missed the dunk, he quickly recovered to deliver a windmill dunk before any Lakers could get back on the defensive end of the court.
After successfully creating his first ever fan club, Ricky D's Renegades, who were a group of high schoolers that cheered with great intensity at every Cav's home game during the 2002–2003 and 2003–04 seasons, Davis organized a contest to distribute 15 season tickets to his most passionate fans after being traded to Boston. The section was called the Get Buckets Brigade, named after his nickname "Get Buckets", which he got for his high scoring rate.
Minnesota Timberwolves
On January 26, 2006, Davis was traded to the Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
with Mark Blount
Mark Blount
Mark D. Blount is an American professional basketball player. Blount is a 7'0" tall center and weighs 250 lb , being a primarily offensive big man with a soft touch....
, Marcus Banks
Marcus Banks
Arthur Lemarcus Banks III, commonly known as Marcus Banks , is an American professional basketball player who most recently played with the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA....
, Justin Reed
Justin Reed
Justin Michael Reed is an American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.Reed has been a free agent since the end of the 2009 season.-College career:...
, and two second round draft picks for Wally Szczerbiak
Wally Szczerbiak
Walter Robert "Wally" Szczerbiak is an American former professional basketball player.-Early life:Szczerbiak was born in Madrid, Spain, while his father Walter was playing for Real Madrid, and spent much of his childhood in Europe during his father's playing career...
, Michael Olowokandi
Michael Olowokandi
Michael Olowokandi is a retired Nigerian British professional basketball center who played in the American National Basketball Association from 1998 to 2007....
, Dwayne Jones
Dwayne Jones
Dwayne Jones is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Along with senior Jameer Nelson and juniors Delonte West and Pat Carroll, Jones was an integral part of the undefeated Saint Joseph's team during the 2004 regular season. The Hawks earned a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament...
and a first round draft pick.
Miami Heat
On October 24, 2007, he was again traded to the Miami HeatMiami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
along with teammate Mark Blount
Mark Blount
Mark D. Blount is an American professional basketball player. Blount is a 7'0" tall center and weighs 250 lb , being a primarily offensive big man with a soft touch....
in exchange for the Heat's Antoine Walker
Antoine Walker
Antoine Devon Walker is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League...
, Michael Doleac
Michael Doleac
Michael Scott Doleac is an American former professional basketball player.Doleac was selected 12th overall in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic...
, Wayne Simien
Wayne Simien
Wayne Anthony Simien, Jr. is an American former professional basketball player, who last played with Spain's Cáceres Ciudad de Baloncesto. He was a member of the Miami Heat team that won the 2005–06 NBA championship.-High school career:Growing up, Simien was a University of Kansas fan due to his...
and a first-round draft pick. Davis was reunited with Pat Riley, and Riley admitted he made a mistake of trading Davis in the first place; "I made the mistake of trading him. He's a very talented kid. He was not a problem here. We just needed to move and get bigger players at that time. Over the last six years he has been very efficient."
Los Angeles Clippers
On July 28, 2008, Davis signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. He was waived by the Clippers on February 16, 2010 to make room for newly acquired guard Steve Blake
Steve Blake
Steven Hanson "Steve" Blake is an American professional basketball point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, he played for the Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers.-High school:Blake spent his freshman and sophomore year...
and forward Travis Outlaw
Travis Outlaw
Travis Marquez Outlaw is an American professional basketball player currently with the New Jersey Nets of the NBA.-NBA career:...
.
Turk Telekom
On March 1, 2010, Davis signed a contract with the TurkishTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
club Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom Basketbol Kulübü is a professional basketball club of based in Ankara, Turkey. It is branch of the Türk Telekom GSK. Their home arena is the Ankara Arena with a capacity of 10,400 seats which was opened in April 2010...
It would be his first time playing outside the USA. He said about signing with Telekom: "It will be my first European experience. I never watched matches. I just entered myself, and Turk Telekom B.K. signed me."
Chorale Roanne
In January 2011 he signed a contract with the Chorale Roanne BasketChorale Roanne Basket
Chorale Roanne Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Roanne, France. The club plays in the Pro A. Their coach is Jean-Denys Choulet. Their home arena is Halle André Vacheresse...
in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 1998–99
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 46 || 1 || 12.1 || .405 || .167 || .763 || 1.8 || 1.3 || .6 || .2 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 48 || 4 || 11.9 || .503 || .000 || .765 || 1.7 || 1.3 || .6 || .2 || 4.7
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Miami
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
| 7 || 0 || 10.0 || .414 || 1.000 || .875 || 1.0 || 1.6 || .7 || .3 || 4.6
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 82 || 8 || 23.8 || .481 || .314 || .790 || 3.0 || 2.2 || .8 || .3 || 11.7
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 79 || 76 || 39.6 || .410 || .363 || .748 || 4.9 || 5.5 || 1.6 || .5 || 20.6
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 22 || 22 || 36.2 || .431 || .354 || .680 || 5.5 || 5.0 || 1.1 || .4 || 15.3
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 57 || 5 || 29.4 || .488 || .380 || .732 || 4.2 || 2.6 || 1.2 || .2 || 14.1
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Boston
| 82 || 11 || 32.9 || .462 || .339 || .815 || 3.0 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .3 || 16.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Boston
| 42 || 42 || 41.6 || .464 || .320 || .787 || 4.5 || 5.3 || 1.2 || .2 || 19.7
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
| 36 || 36 || 40.6 || .429 || .282 || .807 || 4.6 || 4.8 || 1.2 || .2 || 19.1
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Minnesota
| 81 || 81 || 37.3 || .465 || .397 || .839 || 3.9 || 4.8 || 1.0 || .3 || 17.0
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Miami
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
| 82 || 47 || 36.1 || .433 || .405 || .787 || 4.3 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .2 || 13.8
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 36 || 9 || 21.8 || .339 || .315 || .861 || 1.7 || 2.3 || .5 || .1 || 6.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 700 || 342 || 30.6 || .446 || .361 || .784 || 3.6 || 3.4 || 1.0 || .2 || 13.9
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2003–04
2004 NBA Playoffs
The 2004 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2003–04 season. Consisting of 16 teams in two conferences, the playoffs involved about two months of play. The playoffs were conducted in seven-game series, with the team with the better record holding home court...
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 4 || 0 || 30.8 || .400 || .400 || .688 || 3.0 || 3.5 || .5 || .0 || 11.8
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
2005 NBA Playoffs
The 2005 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2004–05 season.The San Antonio Spurs, the number two ranked team in the Western Conference, won the 2005 NBA Playoffs by defeating the defending champions, the Detroit Pistons, 4-3 in the NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Boston
| 7 || 2 || 34.3 || .432 || .333 || .769 || 3.6 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .3 || 12.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 11 || 2 || 33.0 || .421 || .368 || .738 || 3.4 || 2.5 || 1.0 || .2 || 12.2