Monti Davis

Monti Davis
Personal information
Born(1958-07-26)July 26, 1958
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 2013(2013-06-04) (aged 54)
Youngstown, Ohio,U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolWarren G. Harding (Warren, Ohio)
CollegeTennessee State (1976–1980)
NBA draft1980: 1st round, 21st overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1980–1981
PositionPower forward
Number44, 43
Career history
1980Philadelphia 76ers
1981Dallas Mavericks
Career highlights and awards
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DaMon William "Monti" Davis (born July 26, 1958 – June 4, 2013)[1] was an American professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" (201 cm) 205 lb (93 kg) forward and played collegiately at Tennessee State University.

Davis was selected with the 21st pick of the first round of the 1980 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.[2] In his only NBA season (1980–81), he played one game each for the Sixers and the Dallas Mavericks, tallying a total of 3 points and 4 rebounds.

Monti Davis died at his residence on June 4, 2013 at age 54. His cause of death was heart failure. He was on hospice.

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References

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  1. ^ "Cardinal Mooney falls to Linsly".
  2. ^ "NBA.com: Complete First Round Results – 1980–89". Archived from the original on March 21, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2007.
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