Anthony Davis, born March 11, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois, is a professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the NBA's most dominant big men, known for his elite defense, rim protection, and versatile scoring.[1][2] Standing at 6'10" and weighing 253 pounds, he played college basketball at the University of Kentucky before being selected first overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets (later Pelicans).[2][3][4] Davis quickly emerged as a franchise cornerstone with the Pelicans from 2012 to 2019, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in his debut season (13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 blocks per game) and leading the league in blocks in 2014-15 (2.8 per game).[1][2] He became an 8-time All-Star (2014-2021), secured 4 All-NBA First Team selections (2015, 2017, 2018, 2020), and finished third in MVP voting in 2018 after averaging 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks.[1] In 2017, he was named All-Star Game MVP, and he notched a career-high 59 points in 2016.[2] Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019, Davis formed a powerhouse duo with LeBron James, winning the NBA championship in 2020—his first ring—where he averaged 25 points and 10.7 rebounds in the Finals.[1][2][4] He signed a historic three-year, $186 million extension that offseason, the richest annual deal at the time ($62 million per year).[2] Named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, Davis helped the Lakers capture the inaugural In-Season Tournament.[1][4] In a blockbuster February 2025 trade, Davis was sent to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić, reshaping both franchises.[1][2][3] As of early 2026, the 32-year-old forward-center wears No. 3 for Dallas, though the team sits at 12-21 amid a two-game skid; his status is game-time decision due to a recent groin injury.[3] Davis remains a defensive anchor with ongoing relevance in title contention.[1][3]