Tyler Davis (basketball)
Puerto Rican basketball player (born 1997)
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Tyler Lee-Deon Davis (born May 22, 1997) is an American-Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies.[1] He also represents the senior Puerto Rican national basketball team in international national team competitions. Standing at a height of 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), he plays at the center position.[2]
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Davis in 2017 | |
| No. 34 – Osos de Manatí | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | BSN |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 22, 1997 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Puerto Rican |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Plano West (Plano, Texas) |
| College | Texas A&M (2015–2018) |
| NBA draft | 2018: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2018 | →Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2020 | Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2020–2021 | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2021–2022 | Mexico City Capitanes |
| 2022 | Texas Legends |
| 2024–present | Osos de Manatí |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College career
As a freshman, Davis averaged 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, joining Admon Gilder and D. J. Hogg on a team that reached the Sweet 16.[3] As a sophomore, Davis was a second-team All-SEC player. Between his sophomore and junior season Davis slimmed down to better compete in SEC play. He led the team in scoring as a junior with 14.9 points per game while finishing second in rebounding behind Robert Williams with 8.9 rebounds per game. Following the season, he declared for the NBA draft.[4]
Professional career
Oklahoma City Thunder (2018)
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Davis joined the Brooklyn Nets for NBA Summer League play.[5] On August 13, 2018, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Davis to a two-way contract.[6] Davis made his NBA debut on November 28, 2018, against the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing one minute and grabbing a rebound.[7] On December 28, 2018, Davis was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder.[8] He averaged 17.2 points and 11.5 rebounds per game for the Oklahoma City Blue.
Oklahoma City Blue (2019–2020)
Davis was re-acquired by the Blue in a trade with the Agua Caliente Clippers on November 29, 2019.[9]
Jeonju KCC Egis (2020–2021)
On July 15, 2020, he signed with Jeonju KCC Egis of the Korean Basketball League.[10]
Mexico City Capitanes (2021–2022)
On October 22, 2021, Davis signed with the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League.[11] Davis was then later waived by the Capitanes after appearing in 10 games and averaged 11.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game.[12]
Texas Legends (2022)
On January 11, 2022, Davis cleared waivers and was acquired by the Texas Legends.[12] However, he was waived on February 9 after a season-ending injury.[13]
Osos de Manatí (2024)
In February 2024, Davis joined the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).[14]
In July 2024, Davis signed with the Busan KCC Egis of the Korean Basketball League.[15][16] On October 15, he was replaced by Leon Williams.[17]
National team career
Davis represented the Puerto Rican national team at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup.[18] Davis averaged 12.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the tournament.[19]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Oklahoma City | 1 | 0 | .9 | .000 | – | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
NBA G League
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Oklahoma City | 15 | 8 | 26.7 | .573 | – | .765 | 11.7 | 1.7 | .6 | 1.8 | 17.2 |