Walter Davis
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About
6-time NBA All-Star known as "The Greyhound" for his quick style and chiseled physique. He spent the bulk of his career with the Phoenix Suns but also played for the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers.
Before Fame
He was a Gold Medal winner for the 1976 US Olympic basketball team while attending the University of North Carolina.
Trivia
He was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1978. He passed away at the age of 69.
Family Life
His uncle Hubert Davis played in the NBA and became an ESPN college broadcaster.
Associated With
He was a player that future Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan looked up to.
