Melvyn Jerome Davis (born November 9, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 9, 1950 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Boys (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | St. John's (1970–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1973: 1st round, 14th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 31 |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1976 | New York Knicks |
| 1977 | Allentown Jets |
| 1977 | New York Nets |
| 1978 | New York Guard |
| 1978–1979 | Manner Novara |
| 1979–1980 | Pallacanestro Milano 1958 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
A 6'6" power forward from St. John's University, Davis played four seasons (1973–1977) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks and New York Nets. He averaged 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in his NBA career.
After taking his basketball career to Europe, where he played in Italy, France, and Switzerland, Davis oversaw the marketing division of PepsiCo. Shortly after, he returned to the NBA and began a long career running player programs; orienting rookies and helping players make a smooth transition to the world post-basketball. In 2005, he was personally appointed by David Stern and accepted the position of executive director of the National Basketball Retired Players Association.[1]
Davis holds a marketing degree from St. John's, master's degrees in psychology and counseling from Fordham University, and a master's degree in career planning from New York University. He was inducted into the NYC Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998.
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edit- ^ Benson, Michael (September 27, 2007). Everything You Wanted to Know About the New York Knicks: A Who's Who of Everyone Who Ever Played On or Coached the NBA's Most Celebrated Team. Taylor Trade Publishing. pp. 67–68. ISBN 978-1-4617-3478-9.