North Carolina NBA legend Walter Davis dies

walter daviswas selected as an NBA All-Star five times, and his jersey number is phoenix suns, passed away at the age of 69. Davis was a star player at the University of North Carolina, where he played under his late coach. dean smith. It was in this center that Davis’ nephew was located. Hubert Davisthe basketball coach who announced the death of Water Davis this Thursday.

The university’s statement said: walter davis He died of natural causes while visiting family. charlotteNorth Carolina.

walter davis He was drafted 5th overall phoenix He was named Rookie of the Year in 1977. NBA He averaged 24.2 points per game. He played 11 of his 16 professional seasons with the Suns, and his No. 6 jersey was retired.

Davis spent three seasons denver and one is Portland before returning to nugget 4th year student from 1992 to 1993. He helped the Tar Heels win the title. NCAA In 1977, it lost out to the market.

His 106 games of double-digit scoring ranks fourth all-time at the University of North Carolina, second only to Phil. fordSam perkins and tyler hansbro.

Walter Davis, a resident of Pineville, North Carolina, is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. He was named to his ACC’s 50th Anniversary Team in 2002.