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Anthony Davis net worth, NBA salary and personal life

Anthony Davis. Photo/The New York Times
  • He is an American professional basketball player
  • He led the Wildcats to an NCAA championship in 2012
  • He is an eight times NBA All-Star

Anthony Davis is an American professional basketball player whose net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $160 million, primarily from his successful basketball career. Davis currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA and previously played for the New Orleans Pelicans.

The player played college basketball at the University of Kentucky for one year before entering the NBA draft 2012. He joined the Wildcats and became a key player of the team, leading them in an NCAA in his freshman season, and earned the Final Four Most Outstanding Player and Consensus National Player of the Year honours.

Due to his exceptional performance, he opted to declare for the 2012 NBA draft where he was selected with the first overall pick by the New Orleans Hornets. He played for the team for seven seasons and during his tenure, he established himself as one of the best young talents in the league, laying a foundation for a future championship contender.

After seven seasons of playing with the Hornets who changed their name to the Pelicans, Davis requested a trade and he joined the Los Angeles Lakers where he helped the team win an NBA championship in 2020 and currently plays for the team.

Anthony Davis Biography

Full name Anthony Marshon Davis Jr.
Age 30 years old
Height 2.08m
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of birth March 11 1993
Nationality American
Occupation Basketball player
Source of wealth Basketball earnings
Marital status Married

Anthony Davis Net Worth

Anthony Davis has garnered an impressive net worth in his basketball career which is estimated to be $160 million in 2024. He has had a successful career where he has earned a decent amount of money and accolades.

Davis played college basketball for the Wildcats for one season before he declared for the 2012 NBA draft and was selected by the New Orleans Hornets, currently known as the Pelicans. He played for the Pelicans for seven seasons. He signed a four-year rookie contract with the Orleans worth $23 million. 

His contract was then extended for five years worth $127 million by the Pelicans, significantly increasing his earnings. During his tenure with the Pelicans, Davis earned about $143 million in annual salaries.

Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis. Photo/Sports Illustrated

After playing with the Pelicans for seven seasons, the player requested a trade and he joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He signed a five-year contract with the Lakers worth $189 million, with an annual salary of $40.6 million. 

The player is one of the most marketable players in the NBA and has several endorsements that earn him a decent amount worth millions every year, which has helped in his net worth growth.

Anthony Davis Personal Life

Anthony Davis was born on March 11, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. to Anthony Davis Sr. and Eriner. His father played a significant role in shaping his love for basketball as he was the athletic director in Davis’ school where he introduced him to the sport at a tender age.

He has an elder sister by the name of Antoinette and an elder sister Lesha who played college basketball at Daley College in Chicago. He started playing basketball and joined a team called Meanstreers in his junior year which helped raise his national profile.

The player then chose to play for the University of Kentucky where he played for one season before declaring for the NBA draft. He was selected by the New Orleans Hornets now known as the Pelicans in the 2012 draft and played for them for seven seasons before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers where he currently plays.

Davis is married to Marlen Polanco and together they have three children, one girl and two boys.

Anthony Davis Career

He started playing basketball and joined a team called Meanstreers in his junior year which helped raise his national profile.

Anthony Davis. Photo/The Knicks Wall

The player then chose to play for the University of Kentucky where he played for one season before declaring for the NBA draft. He was selected by the New Orleans Hornets now known as the Pelicans in the 2012 draft and played for them for seven seasons before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers where he currently plays. He has won several accolades both individually and as a team.

Anthony Davis Luxury Collection

As an NBA player and a successful one, Davis has earned a smart amount of money in salary, which is evident in his net worth. With this, he can afford the best rides in the world which include:

  • Ferrari California
  • Bentley Continental GT Convertible
  • Mercedes Maybach S Class
  • Porsche Cayenne 
  • Porsche Panamera

FAQs

How old is Anthony?

30  years old

What is his net worth in 2024?

$160 million

Was he drafted in the NBA?

Yes

Who drafted him in the NBA?

The Pelicans

Which team does he play for in 2024?

The Los Angeles Lakers

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