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Glen Davis (basketball)
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Ronald Glen Davis commonly known as Glen Davis and by his nickname Big Baby, is an American
basketball
player who last played for the NBA
's Boston Celtics
. Formerly a college basketball
player for LSU
, Davis was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
with the 35th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft
and shortly after traded to Boston. Davis is listed at , 289 lb (131.1 kg; 20.6 st) and plays the power forward
and center
positions.
's coaches voted him the 2006 SEC Player of the Year
, and he was also named to the All-SEC
first team. In 2006 as a sophomore
, Davis led the Tigers
to their first Final Four
appearance since 1986. In the crucial game of the National Semifinals, LSU
lost to UCLA, trailing by a wide margin in the first half and never managing a comeback. Davis scored 17 points and only made 4 out of 10 free throw
s before eventually fouling out.
and enter his name into the NBA Draft in 2007
. He signed with agent John Hamilton of Performance Sports Management.
Davis was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics
with the 35th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft
. The rights to Davis were traded to the Boston Celtics
along with Ray Allen
for Delonte West
, Wally Szczerbiak
and the rights to the 5th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, Jeff Green
.
Davis was on the Celtics' 2007 summer league team. With the departures of Ryan Gomes
, Gerald Green
, and Al Jefferson
, Davis was expecting to see a lot of playing time his rookie season. Though he is primarily a power forward
, Davis also spent some time playing as the team's backup center
in the regular season.
After coming off the bench for the first 19 games of the season, Davis made his first NBA start against the Sacramento Kings
on December 12, 2007, in place of injured center
Kendrick Perkins
. Playing at power forward with Kevin Garnett
taking Perkins' place at center
, he scored 16 points
and pulled down 9 rebounds
as the Celtics won the game 90–78. His breakout performance took place against the Detroit Pistons
on January 5, 2008, as he scored 16 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, including the last basket of the game.
On March 21, 2009, Davis scored a career high 24 points against the Memphis Grizzlies in the Celtics 105–87 win in Memphis.
In the 2009 NBA Playoffs, Davis had significant playing time after injuries to Kevin Garnett
and Leon Powe
. In Game Four of the 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Orlando Magic
, Davis made two key shots, including a buzzer beater, in the final seconds of the game to give the Celtics the 95–94 win over the Magic. After the shot, Davis accidentally jostled a twelve-year-old fan while running down the court in celebration. The boy's father complained to NBA and Celtics officials, but later retracted his demand for an apology. Davis apologized nevertheless, and said that, "I'm a big guy. Imagine if my emotions are going so wild, and if I'm running by somebody, I don’t feel them. If I've hurt anybody or if I’ve done any harm to anybody, please forgive me because my intentions were harmless."
On August 10, 2009, Davis signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Boston Celtics
.
alumnus
and future Boston Celtic teammate Shaquille O'Neal
on the campus of Louisiana State University
. O'Neal challenged Davis to a friendly wrestling match, in which Davis lifted the , 325 lb (147.4 kg; 23.2 st) center
and body-slammed him to the ground. The encounter left a strong impression on O'Neal; ultimately, the incident helped Davis to get introduced to then LSU head coach
Dale Brown
.
Davis was given his nickname when he was 9 years old by a youth league coach. At 5'6", 160 pounds, he was too large to play pee-wee and played as a senior. He used to cry when playing with his older teammates, and his coach would tell him, "Stop crying, you big baby."
On December 21, 2008, Davis was injured in a car accident while driving to a game against the New York Knicks; he suffered a concussion and whiplash
.
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Boston
| 69 || 1 || 13.6 || .484 || .000 || .660 || 3.0 || .4 || .4 || .3 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Boston
| 76 || 16 || 21.5 || .442 || .400 || .730 || 4.0 || .9 || .7 || .2 || 7.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Boston
| 54 || 1 || 17.3 || .437 || .000 || .696 || 3.8 || .6 || .4 || .3 || 6.3
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Boston
| 78 || 13 || 29.5 || .448 || .133 || .736 || 5.4 || 1.2 || 1.0 || .4 || 11.7
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 277 || 31 || 21.0 || .449 || .167 || .711 || 4.1 || .8 || .7 || .3 || 7.6
| align="left" | 2008
| align="left" | Boston
| 17 || 0 || 8.1 || .412 || .000 || .611 || 1.5 || .4 || .3 || .2 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | 2009
| align="left" | Boston
| 14 || 14 || 36.4 || .491 || .000 || .710 || 5.6 || 1.8 || 1.3 || .6 || 15.8
|-
| align="left" | 2010
| align="left" | Boston
| 24 || 1 || 20.1 || .476 || .000 || .722 || 4.5 || .4 || .8 || .4 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2011
| align="left" | Boston
| 9 || 0 || 21.2 || .391 || .000 || .727 || 3.6 || .9 || .3 || .0 || 4.9
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 64 || 15 || 20.6 || .467 || .000 || .706 || 3.8 || .8 || .7 || .3 || 7.5
United States
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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 who last played for the NBA
National Basketball Association
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's 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...
. Formerly a college basketball
College basketball
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player for LSU
LSU Tigers basketball
The Louisiana State Tigers basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The team is currently coached by Trent Johnson and has enjoyed recent success, including a Final Four run in the 2005–2006 season. Past coaches include John Brady, Press...
, Davis was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
with the 35th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
and shortly after traded to Boston. Davis is listed at , 289 lb (131.1 kg; 20.6 st) and plays the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
and center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
positions.
College career
The Southeastern ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
's coaches voted him the 2006 SEC Player of the Year
SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is an award given to the player who has proven himself, throughout the season, to be the most exceptional talent in the Southeastern Conference. The school with the most SEC Player of the Year award winners is Kentucky, with 13 total...
, and he was also named to the All-SEC
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
first team. In 2006 as a sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
, Davis led the Tigers
LSU Tigers basketball
The Louisiana State Tigers basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The team is currently coached by Trent Johnson and has enjoyed recent success, including a Final Four run in the 2005–2006 season. Past coaches include John Brady, Press...
to their first Final Four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
appearance since 1986. In the crucial game of the National Semifinals, LSU
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
lost to UCLA, trailing by a wide margin in the first half and never managing a comeback. Davis scored 17 points and only made 4 out of 10 free throw
Free throw
In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
s before eventually fouling out.
Boston Celtics
On March 20, 2007, Davis held a press conference to announce that he would forgo his senior season at LSULouisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
and enter his name into the NBA Draft in 2007
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
. He signed with agent John Hamilton of Performance Sports Management.
Davis was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
with the 35th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
. The rights to Davis were traded 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...
along with Ray Allen
Ray Allen
Walter Ray Allen is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. He has played professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics; and collegiately for the University of...
for Delonte West
Delonte West
Delonte Maurice West is an American professional basketball player who last played with the Boston Celtics of the NBA.-High school career:...
, 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...
and the rights to the 5th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, Jeff Green
Jeff Green (basketball)
Jeffrey Lynn Green is an American professional basketball player with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. Green attended Georgetown University until following his junior year, when he entered the 2007 NBA Draft...
.
Ryan Gomes
Ryan Anthony Gomes is an American professional basketball forward with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association....
, Gerald Green
Gerald Green
Gerald Green, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Foshan Dralions of the CBA. He was selected by the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics with the 18th pick of the first round in the 2005 NBA Draft...
, and Al Jefferson
Al Jefferson
Al Ricardo Jefferson is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the NBA.-Early life:...
, Davis was expecting to see a lot of playing time his rookie season. Though he is primarily a power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
, Davis also spent some time playing as the team's backup center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
in the regular season.
After coming off the bench for the first 19 games of the season, Davis made his first NBA start against the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
on December 12, 2007, in place of injured center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
Kendrick Perkins
Kendrick Perkins
Kendrick Perkins is an American professional basketball player who plays as a center for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA....
. Playing at power forward with Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett
Kevin Maurice Garnett is an American professional basketball player who currently plays power forward for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association . After a high school basketball career at Farragut Career Academy which included winning a national player of the year award, he...
taking Perkins' place at center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
, he scored 16 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
and pulled down 9 rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
as the Celtics won the game 90–78. His breakout performance took place against the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
on January 5, 2008, as he scored 16 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, including the last basket of the game.
On March 21, 2009, Davis scored a career high 24 points against the Memphis Grizzlies in the Celtics 105–87 win in Memphis.
In the 2009 NBA Playoffs, Davis had significant playing time after injuries to Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett
Kevin Maurice Garnett is an American professional basketball player who currently plays power forward for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association . After a high school basketball career at Farragut Career Academy which included winning a national player of the year award, he...
and Leon Powe
Leon Powe
Leon Powe, Jr. is an American professional basketball power forward who last played for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association . Drafted in 2006 by the Denver Nuggets, Powe grew up in Oakland, California and played college basketball at the University of California, Berkeley...
. In Game Four of the 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
, Davis made two key shots, including a buzzer beater, in the final seconds of the game to give the Celtics the 95–94 win over the Magic. After the shot, Davis accidentally jostled a twelve-year-old fan while running down the court in celebration. The boy's father complained to NBA and Celtics officials, but later retracted his demand for an apology. Davis apologized nevertheless, and said that, "I'm a big guy. Imagine if my emotions are going so wild, and if I'm running by somebody, I don’t feel them. If I've hurt anybody or if I’ve done any harm to anybody, please forgive me because my intentions were harmless."
On August 10, 2009, Davis signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with 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...
.
Personal
In the summer of 2001, at only 15 years of age, Davis attended a basketball camp run by LSULSU Tigers basketball
The Louisiana State Tigers basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The team is currently coached by Trent Johnson and has enjoyed recent success, including a Final Four run in the 2005–2006 season. Past coaches include John Brady, Press...
alumnus
Alumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
and future Boston Celtic teammate Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
on the campus of Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
. O'Neal challenged Davis to a friendly wrestling match, in which Davis lifted the , 325 lb (147.4 kg; 23.2 st) center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
and body-slammed him to the ground. The encounter left a strong impression on O'Neal; ultimately, the incident helped Davis to get introduced to then LSU head coach
Head 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...
Dale Brown
Dale Brown (basketball)
Dale Duward Brown is an American former college basketball coach who spent 25 years leading the LSU Tigers. His team earned Final Four appearances in 1981 and 1986. He is also remembered as one of the most vocal critics of the NCAA because he said it legislated against human dignity.-Life in...
.
Davis was given his nickname when he was 9 years old by a youth league coach. At 5'6", 160 pounds, he was too large to play pee-wee and played as a senior. He used to cry when playing with his older teammates, and his coach would tell him, "Stop crying, you big baby."
On December 21, 2008, Davis was injured in a car accident while driving to a game against the New York Knicks; he suffered a concussion and whiplash
Whiplash (medicine)
Whiplash is a non-medical term describing a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck associated with extension. The term "whiplash" is a colloquialism...
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2007–08
| 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...
| 69 || 1 || 13.6 || .484 || .000 || .660 || 3.0 || .4 || .4 || .3 || 4.5
|-
| 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" | Boston
| 76 || 16 || 21.5 || .442 || .400 || .730 || 4.0 || .9 || .7 || .2 || 7.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Boston
| 54 || 1 || 17.3 || .437 || .000 || .696 || 3.8 || .6 || .4 || .3 || 6.3
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Boston
| 78 || 13 || 29.5 || .448 || .133 || .736 || 5.4 || 1.2 || 1.0 || .4 || 11.7
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 277 || 31 || 21.0 || .449 || .167 || .711 || 4.1 || .8 || .7 || .3 || 7.6
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2008
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| 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...
| 17 || 0 || 8.1 || .412 || .000 || .611 || 1.5 || .4 || .3 || .2 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | 2009
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Boston
| 14 || 14 || 36.4 || .491 || .000 || .710 || 5.6 || 1.8 || 1.3 || .6 || 15.8
|-
| align="left" | 2010
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Boston
| 24 || 1 || 20.1 || .476 || .000 || .722 || 4.5 || .4 || .8 || .4 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | Boston
| 9 || 0 || 21.2 || .391 || .000 || .727 || 3.6 || .9 || .3 || .0 || 4.9
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 64 || 15 || 20.6 || .467 || .000 || .706 || 3.8 || .8 || .7 || .3 || 7.5