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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