Walter Davis, a five-time NBA All-Star and standout at North Carolina for the late Dean Smith, has died. North Carolina released news of Davis' death and said he died of natural causes while visiting family in Charlotte, North Carolina. Davis' nephew, Hubert Davis, is the current Tar Heels coach.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Walter Davis, a five-time NBA All-Star who had his number retired by the Phoenix Suns, has died. He was 69.
Walter Davis was drafted fifth overall by Phoenix in 1977 and became the NBA rookie of the year after averaging 24.2 points a game. He played 11 of his 16 pro seasons with the Suns, who retired his No. 6.The NBA’s In-Season Tournament is finally set to begin, giving teams another trophy shotDavis moved to Denver for three seasons and Portland for one before returning to the Nuggets in 1992-1993 for his final year.
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