Tyler Davis: Awards & Earning

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Tyler Davis is a Puerto Rican power forward who joined Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional after getting waived by Texas Legends at the beginning of 2022. 

A strong contender around the rim is what the professional NBA player Tyler Davis is all about.

Young and hungry for the NBA, Davis had an excellent experience before changing it to BSN.

Tyler Davis Standing In Thunder Jersey
Tyler Davis With The Thunder (Source: The Oklahoman)

Since his early start, Tyler Davis has made multiple sacrifices for the game and earned a net worth of $100k as of 2024.

He also represented the senior Puerto Rican national basketball team in international and national team competitions.

Herewith, before we discuss the details of Tyler’s life decisions and career journey, let us initially get through a quick dose of fun facts. 

Quick Facts

Full Name Tyler Lee-Deon Davis
Date of Birth May 22, 1997
Birth Place San Jose, California
Nick Name Not Available
Nationality Puerto Rican
Ethnicity White 
Zodiac Sign  Gemini
Age 26 Years Old
Height 6’11″/2.11 meters/211 cm
Weight 300 lb./136 kg
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Build Athletic 
Father’s Name Deon Davis 
Mother’s Name Yvette Rubio
Siblings 3 (One Brother And Two Sisters) (Logan, Mariah, and Bria)
Education
  • Plano West Senior High School
  • Texas A&M University
Profession Basketball Player
Position Power Forward / Center
NBA Draft 2018 / Undrafted
Affiliations
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Oklahoma City Blue
  • Xinjiang Flying Tigers
  • Jeonju KCC Egis
  • Capitanes de Ciudad de México
  • Texas Legends
  • Cangrejeros de Santurce (Present)
Active Years 2018–Present
Net Worth $100k
Social Media None
Last Update  April 2024

Early Life

Davis (fully named Tyler Lee-Deon Davis) was born on May 22, 1997, under Gemini’s star sign.

Even though Davis was born and raised in San Jose, California, to Deon Davis (father) and Yvetter Rubio (mother), he has always been connected to his Puerto Rican roots. 

Davis grew up with his three siblings, one brother and two sisters (Logan, Mariah & Bria).

The 26 years old player has never yet opened up about his family details, dating life, and interests.

Education

As for his educational background, after transferring from Frisco Liberty High School, Tyler Davis attended Plano West Senior High School in Texas. 

He was honored as Mr. Basketball in the state of Texas by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.

In junior season he played with the Texas Titans, plus averaged 15.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest, and made the final four appearances in the 2014 Nike Elite Youth Basketball playoffs.

Later as a senior, Davis was the no. 5 center on the ESPN top 100 (no. 27 overall.)

He averaged 18.7 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per contest as a senior while shooting 68 percent for the Class 6A Player of the Year.

Following it, he took Finance degree from Texas A&M University. 

Body Measurements 

Tough physical player Tyler Davis portrays his slim yet athletic body tone. He stands at the towering height of 2.11 meters while weighing 300 lb. 

Likewise, his shoe size measures 16 (US), and he has a wingspan of 7’0″ (2.13 m.)

Career

During the initial phase of his career, Tyler Davis played for the Texas A&M Aggies men’s basketball team. From his junior to sophomore years, Tyler bagged the second-team All-SEC player. 

In Texas A&M Aggies, Tyler averaged 13 points and 7.3 rebounds during the Aggies’ NCAA Tournament run.

Right then, he declared for the NBA Draft in 2018 but went undrafted, and hence, he joined the Brooklyn Nets for NBA Summer League play.

Later, the same year, Tyler signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nearly two months after his team debut, the center played his foremost match with players like Lamar Stevens against the Cavaliers. 

Tyler During A Match In The Playfield
Tyler, During A Match (Source: 247 Sports)

Not long after his games, the Blues re-acquired Davis in a trade.

In July 2020, Tyler signed with Jeonju KCC Egis of the Korean Basketball League. 

Just a year later, Tyler again signed with the NBA G League. In a year’s tenure with the Capitanes, he played ten games. 

At the beginning of 2022, the Texas Legends acquired Tyler; however, they waived him in February because of a season-ending injury. 

In the same year, he was signed by Cangrejeros de Santurce, but other information is unavailable apart from this.

National Team 

In 2017, Tyler Davis represented the Puerto Rican national team for the FIBA AmeriCup. 

He averaged 12.3 points per game, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in the tournament.

Awards & Achievements 

  • First-team All-SEC â€“ Coaches (2018)
  • Second-team All-SEC (2017)
  • SEC All-Freshman Team (2016)
  • Jordan Brand Classic (2015)
  • Texas Mr. Basketballl (2015)

What Is the Net Worth Of Davis?

Tyler Davis has a net worth of $100k and a salary of $77,250. Although his recent trade money or any other information is not disclosed.

Trivia 

  • Davis stole the limelight in a win (86-65) with Texas A&M against North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
  • At the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup, Davis played for the Puerto Rican national team.
  • While in high school, Davis shredded 70 pounds.

Popularity Graph

Tyler is a young Puerto Rican professional basketball player who has played in different leagues till now and has a lot to achieve.

Tyler Davis, The Search Graph
Tyler Davis, The Search Graph (Source: The Google Trend)

The above graph shows his popularity over the past twelve months in States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

What was Tyler Davis' jersey number?

Tyler Davis used to wear jersey number 34 for the Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What is Tyler Davis' career statistic like?

To date, Tyler Davis has only played a single game in his regular NBA season. As for his NBA G League, he has played fifteen games. Davis has played 102 games and maintained a field goal percentage of .614 and a three-point percentage of .269. He averaged 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 13.4 points. 

Was Tyler Davis in The Walking Dead Series?

No, the Tyler Davis character in The Walking Dead differs from the Tyler Davis, a Puerto Rican power forward.

Rajani Gurung
Rajani Gurung
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