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Walter Davis Retired

Guard · Phoenix Suns · 6'2", 185 lb · Drafted 1977
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In short

Walter Davis is a retired guard and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Phoenix Suns. The Greyhound; a silky-smooth scorer. Career averages: 18.9 points, 3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Scoring map · Walter’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Walter Davis is a Basketball Hall of Famer. The Greyhound; a silky-smooth scorer.

He averaged 18.9 points, 3 rebounds and 3.8 assists over his career.

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Career avg
18.9 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3 rpg
career
Assists
3.8 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Walter Davis is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most associated with the Phoenix Suns.

The Greyhound; a silky-smooth scorer.

He retired with career averages of 18.9 points, 3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Greyhound; a silky-smooth scorer.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Phoenix Suns name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring78
Playmaking53
Rebounding46
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FamePhoenix Suns
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Walter Davis is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Greyhound; a silky-smooth scorer.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
18.9
per game
Career RPG
3
per game
Career APG
3.8
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Greyhound; a silky-smooth scorer.

Hardware

6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Phoenix Suns name.

Walter Davis's place in history is settled: The Greyhound; a silky-smooth scorer.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Phoenix Suns.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Walter Davis's career averages?

Walter Davis averaged 18.9 points, 3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Is Walter Davis in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Walter Davis is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.