Ricky Davis

Basketball player and NBA veteran

Ricky Davis - Basketball player and NBA veteran
Born

September 23rd, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1979, a professional basketball player who played in the NBA. Played for multiple teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. Achieved a career-high average of 20.6 points per game during the 2003-2004 season. Known for his scoring ability and competitiveness on the court.

Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Achieved a career-high of 20.6 points per game

Also played for the Boston Celtics

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