Lee Davis

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Born (1945-10-11) October 11, 1945 (age 80)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Lee Davis
Personal information
Born (1945-10-11) October 11, 1945 (age 80)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolLigon (Raleigh, North Carolina)
CollegeNorth Carolina Central (1964–1968)
NBA draft1968: 10th round, 133rd overall pick
Drafted byPhoenix Suns
Playing career1968–1976
PositionCenter / power forward
Number34, 8
Career history
1968–1974New Orleans Buccaneers / Memphis Pros/Tams
1974–1975San Diego Conquistadors / Sails
Career ABA statistics
Points3,511
Rebounds2,195
Assists435
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Lee Ommie Davis (born October 11, 1945) is a retired basketball player who played for eight seasons in the American Basketball Association (ABA). A center and forward during his career, he played for five different ABA teams.

Davis was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He also attended Ligon High School in Raleigh.[1] After graduating, he enrolled at North Carolina Central University. In his four years at the college, Davis scored over 1,000 points and averaged over 15 points per game.[2]

New Orleans Buccaneers

In 1968, Davis was selected by the National Basketball Association's Phoenix Suns in the 10th round of the NBA draft.[3] He was also drafted by the American Basketball Association's New Orleans Buccaneers in a separate draft that same year.[4] Davis opted to play for the Bucs, where he became a role player for the Babe McCarthy-coached club. He played sparingly in his first two seasons with the club.[1]

Memphis Pros and Memphis Tams

San Diego Conquistadors and San Diego Sails

References

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