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Baron Davis was the third overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets.Davis played three seasons for the Hornets, becoming the fifth player in franchise history to make an All-Star team.He averaged 12.6 points and 6.5 assists during his time with the Charlotte franchise.Over his 13-year NBA career, Davis was a two-time All-Star and led the league in steals twice.<\/p>\n
Charlotte Hornets<\/a> guard Baron Davis was the second player in team history to wear No. 1 and was the fifth individual player to make an All-Star appearance for the franchise. Before a move to New Orleans, Davis spent three seasons in Charlotte after being selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n While he had a slow rookie campaign, Davis came alive in his third season, averaging 18.1 points, 8.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 0.6 blocks. During his three years with the franchise, the former UCLA guard averaged 12.6 points, 6.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocks. Following his time in Charlotte, Davis would perform exceptionally for both New Orleans and Golden State, earning MVP votes twice, once with each franchise. Throughout his 13-year career, Davis made two All-Star appearances, earned one All-NBA selection, and led the league in steals twice. In 835 games, Davis holds career averages of 16.1 points, 7.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocks.<\/p>\n Throughout the season, Rookie Wire is documenting the jersey number history of the\u00a0Charlotte Hornets<\/p>\n Previous:\u00a0Tony Delk<\/a>,\u00a0Robert Parish<\/a>,\u00a0Spencer Hawes<\/a>,\u00a0Theron Smith<\/a>,\u00a0Jeff McInnis<\/a>,\u00a0Larry Hughes<\/a>,\u00a0Bismack Biyombo<\/a>,\u00a0Briante Weber<\/a>,\u00a0Miles Bridges<\/a>, Muggsy Bogues<\/a><\/p>\n For more NBA content, check out the BasketBaltes podcast:<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BasketBaltes\/videos<\/a><\/p>\n