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UCLA Basketball: 15 best former UCLA basketball players who had the best NBA careers

By Ryan Kay

Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Baron Davis (1) Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

. . . Baron Davis. 13. player. 518

Top three traits: Hardworking and dedicated, ball-handling skills, and passing ability

Baron Davis was a two-time NBA All-Star, made the All-NBA Third Team in 2004, and led the NBA in steals twice. He was drafted with the third overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. He also played in the NBA for the New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks.

NBA

Here are some of his accomplishments, awards, and achievements in the NBA:

Two-time NBA All-Star: 2002, 2004
All-NBA Third Team: 2004
Two-time NBA steals leader: 2004, 2007

UCLA

Important Achievements and Accomplishments:
First-team All-Pac-10 (1999)
Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1998)
Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (1998)

Career Stats while Playing at UCLA

Point per game: 13.6
Assists per game: 5.1
Field Goal %: 50.3
Three-point %: 32.8
Rebounds per game: 3.8

Davis was a dynamic point guard who was known for his athleticism, passing skills, and ability to create his shot. He was also a strong defender and led the league in steals twice. Davis was a key part of the Golden State Warriors “We Believe” team that made the NBA playoffs in 2007 after missing the playoffs for 13 straight seasons. He also helped lead the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2012.