As an established star in the collegiate ranks, he was drafted 18th overall in 2003 by the New Orleans Hornets and he would reward that choice with two All Star Selections (2008 & 2009) where he averaged over 20 Points per Game. West would also have three other campaigns with the Hornets where he had 18 or more Points and he gained a reputation as a selfless player who did not seek the spotlight but just sought out wins.
After New Orleans he had a good run in Indiana for four years, a season with the San Antonio Spurs but in his final two seasons in a reserve role, David West would help the Golden State Warriors win back-to-back NBA Championships in 2017 & 2018.111. David West
David West is arguably one of the best (if not the best) players that Xavier ever had. As a Musketeer, the Power Forward was named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year three times (2001-03) and was also named the AP National Player of the Year in 2003.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2022
- Position: Center, Power Forward, Small Forward
- Played For: Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, San Antonio Spurs
- College: Xavier
- Drafted: 1st Round, 18th Overall in 2003
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Major Accolades and Awards:
NBA All-Star (2) (2008 & 2009)
NBA Champion (2) (Golden State Warriors 2017 & 2018)
AP National Player of the Year (1) (2003)
Oscar Robertson Trophy (1) (2003)
Consensus First Team All-American (1) (2003)
Consensus Second Team All-American (1) (2002)
Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (3) (2001, 2002 & 2003)
First Team All-Atlantic 10 (3) (2001, 2002 & 2003) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Percentage (1) (2009-10)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (2) (2007-08 & 2008-09)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (3) (2007-08, 2998-09 & 2009-10)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Per Game (1) (2008-09)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (2) (2012-13 & 2013-14)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rating (2) (2012-13 & 2013-14) -
Notable All-time Rankings:
99. Defensive Win Shares: 41.3
Should David West be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 11.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 29.6%
No opinion. - 3.7%
No way! - 44.4%
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