In July 2012, he signed a three-year, $16 million guaranteed contract with the team. [126], Davis declared for the 2012 NBA draft alongside the rest of the national championship team starting five: fellow freshmen Kidd-Gilchrist and Teague, and sophomores Jones and Doron Lamb. Sports claims the injury came on an attempted alley oop. [135] On November 17, he totaled 28 points and 11 rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks.

[253] On February 2, he was selected as a participant in the NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge. Known as "King Yellowman" since the 1980s, the deejay took exception to Beenie Man proclaiming himself "king", as well as comments Beenie made regarding his appearance.

His career gained momentum after a performance at the Reggae Sunsplash festival in 1992, and a rivalry with Bounty Killer began the following year after Beenie Man was accused of stealing Bounty Killer's style and catch phrases. [206] As a result of the injury, he withdrew from the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, and was replaced on the roster by Dirk Nowitzki and in the starting lineup by LaMarcus Aldridge.

[129] Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Cazzie Russell (1966), LaRue Martin (1972), Mark Aguirre (1981) and Derrick Rose (2008). It opened the doors for the world to see a new reggae star in the pages of Newsweek and other major media outlets. [22][23], Beenie Man married Michelle "D'Angel" Downer on 22 August 2006. [133][134] In his November 9 return, he posted his first double double with 23 points and 11 rebounds as well as 5 blocks, 2 steals and 2 assists in a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

After every return, he proved himself with great scores. After completing high school, Antonio Lee Davis enrolled at UTEP and played for the UTEP. [20][329][330], In 2014, Davis launched AD's Flight Academy, which holds charitable events in the Greater-New Orleans area. [38] In the statewide voting for Illinois Mr. Basketball by coaches and media, he placed fourth. In January, he set a new ‘Kentucky’ men’s basketball record for the highest number of single-season blocked shots. He was released by the Raptors after an injury.

Davis was injured in the game and left in the first quarter. [292][293] On January 14, he had 46 points and 16 rebounds in a 121–117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Anthony Moses Davis (born 22 August 1973), better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is a Jamaican dancehall deejay. Wild ‘N Out’s Comedian Chico Bean Father of a Daughter; Who is His Wife? [16], He was also a judge for the 6th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists' careers. [8] During his junior year, his family considered having him transfer to one of Chicago's basketball powerhouses, but Hyde Park Career Academy head coach Donnie Kirksey advised against it, saying "If you're good enough, they'll find you wherever you are". [128] On June 28, the New Orleans Hornets selected Davis with the first overall pick.

It was the Pelicans' first postseason win since 2011 and the first of Davis' six-year career. [154][155] On October 16, 2013, during the preseason of Davis' sophomore year for the 2013–14 New Orleans Pelicans', the Pelicans exercised the team's 3rd-year option on Davis' contract. [70] He was also named first team All-American by the United States Basketball Writers Association. [138][139] On December 18, he posted a career high 4 steals to go along with 15 points and a then career-high 16 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors in his first start since being disabled on November 20. I respect each and every human being, regardless of which race or creed, regardless of which religious belief you believe in, and regardless of which sexual preference you are, including gays and lesbian people. [74] Davis was named a first team Associated Press All-American, making him a unanimous first team All-American selection.

[166] The injury came the night before he was supposed to play in his hometown of Chicago, marking the second year in a row that he was sidelined for his chance to play in his hometown.

While playing for the Bulls, he averaged 7 points and 5.9 rebounds. [94][98] Only Jones and Sam Bowie had previously had 20 or more points and 10 or more rebounds in their Kentucky Freshman debut.

He was referred to as “the little guy who would shoot threes from the corner.” By the end of his freshman year, Davis was over six feet tall. . Davis delivered impressive performances in his college days, too.

[73] CBSSports.com recognized Davis as their national player of the year.

[111] The SEC awards were selected by the league's 12 coaches who were not permitted to vote for their own players.

He plays the power forward and center positions. [113] Also, the Associated Press selected him as Player and Newcomer of the Year for the SEC as well as an All-SEC performer. [43] Beenie Man made comments later that year in German-based Riddim Magazine, comparing Bounty Killer to Yellowman in appearance: "Bounty Killer is a great artiste and he's ugly, too. With a height of six feet and eleven inches, he is one of the tallest basketball players in the country. [145] On April 10, Davis suffered a season-ending left knee medial collateral ligament sprain and bone bruise.

He played for Team USA at the 1989 Tournament of the Americas and 2002 FIBA World Championship, winning the silver medal in the 1989 event. New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis.