Antonio Davis

Basketball player and sportscaster

Antonio Davis - Basketball player and sportscaster
Born

October 31st, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a center and power forward in the NBA for teams including the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, and the Chicago Bulls. Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2000. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting after retiring from professional basketball. Contributed to analysis and commentary for various sports networks.

Selected as NBA All-Star in 2000

Played for the Indiana Pacers

Competed with the Toronto Raptors

Contributed to sports broadcasting

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