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126. Baron Davis

126. Baron Davis

The first incarnation of the Charlotte Hornets had some good moments and memorable players, but they had an athletic Point Guard named Baron Davis, whose career and contributions to the sport are yet to receive their proper due.

A Pac-10 Freshman of the Year at UCLA, Davis was the third overall pick in199y by the Charlotte Hornets, and he was their starting Point Guard as an NBA sophomore.  Davis blossomed over the next five years, where his athletic leap and strong defense consistently put him in the top ten in Assists and Steals while still scoring in bunches when needed.

Twice an All-Star with the Hornets, Davis was a Third-Team All-NBA Selection in 2003-04, and while that was his peak, it can easily be imagined that if Davis was with a better team, his trophy case would be fuller. His Assists and steals numbers speak for themselves. 

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2016
  • Position: Point Guard
  • Games Played: 835
  • Per Game Averages:

    34.2 MIN
    16.1 PTS
    3.8 RB
    7.2 AST
    1.8 STL
    0.4 BLK
    .409 FG%
    .320 3FG%
    .711 FT%

    50 Playoff Games
    37.0 MIN
    18.8 PTS
    4.3 RB
    6.2 AST
    2.3 STL
    0.5 BLK
    .442 FG%
    .350 3FG%
    .709 FT%

  • Advanced Stats:

    17.8 PER
    .502 TS%
    63.1 WS
    33.1 VORP

    50 Playoff Games
    21.4 PER
    .548 TS%
    6.8 WS
    3.8 VORP

  • Played For: Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks
  • College: UCLA
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 3rd Overall in 1999
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Third Team All-NBA (1) (2004)
    All-Star (2) (2002 & 2004)
    Highest Steals per Game (2) (2003-04 & 2006-07)
    Most 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (1) (2003-04)
    NBA Championships (None)
    AP Third Team All-American (1) (1999)
    First Team All-Pac 10 (1) (1999)
    Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1998)
    First Team All-Pac-10 Freshman Team (1998)
    Goodwill Games Gold Medal (1) (2001)

     

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    10th in 2004
    Top Ten Finishes: Points (1) (2007-08)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points per Game (1) (2003-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: Assists (6) (2000-01, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08 & 2009-10)
    Top Ten Finishes: Assists per Game (7) (2001-02, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 & 2009-10)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals (6) (2000-01, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08 & 2009-10)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals per Game (6) (2000-01, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08 & 2009-10)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (1) (2007-08)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (2) (2003-04 & 2007-08)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (3) (2001-02, 2003-04 & 2007-08)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (3) (2001-02, 2003-04 & 2007-08)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (3) (2000-01, 2001-02 & 2007-08)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (3) (2001-02, 2003-04 & 2007-08)
    Top Ten Finishes: Box Plus/Minus (1) (2003-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Box Plus/Minus (1) (2003-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: VORP (1) (2003-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: Usage Percentage (1) (2003-04)
    Top Ten Finishes: Assist Percentage (8) (2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2008-09, 2009-10 & 2010-11)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals Percentage (7) (1999-00, 2000-01, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 & 2009-10)

  • Notable All-time Rankings:

    28. Assists per Game: 7.2
    28. Steals per Game: 1.8
    28. Assist Percentage: 36.3
    36. Steal Percentage: 2.8
    41. Assists: 6,025
    45. 3-Point Field Goal Attempts: 4,159
    47. Steals: 1,530
    64. 3-Point Field Goals: 1,332
    92. Box Plus/Minus: 2.6
    94. VORP: 33.1

Should Baron Davis be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 0%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 100%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%

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