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43. Johnny Davis

43. Johnny Davis

Johnny Davis arrived in Indiana in a trade from Portland, and he would embark on the most productive seasons of his career.  In his first year with the Pacers, he would post an 18.3 Points per Game Average, which would be the best of his career.  His best year would be his second one in Indiana (1980-81), where he had a 14.4 PPG with a career-highs in Assists (6.3) and Steals (1.3).  That year he was ninth in Assists per Game.

Davis was traded to Atlanta during the 1981-82 Season, and his overall numbers with Indiana would see him average 16.4 Points per Game over 314 Games.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Point Guard, Shooting Guard
  • Acquired: Traded from the Portland Trail Blazers with a 1978 1st Round Pick (which would be Rick Robey) for a 1978 1st Round Pick (which would be Mychal Thompson) 6/8/78.
  • Departed: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks for a 1983 2nd Round Pick (which would be Jim Thomas) 12/31/82.
  • Games Played: 319
  • Per Game Averages: 34.7 MP
    .455 eFG%
    .813 FT%
    16.4 PTS
    2.4 RB
    5.4 AST
    1.2 STL
    0.2 BLK

    2 Playoff Games
    37.0 MP
    .400 eFG%
    .923 FT%
    20.0 PTS
    4.0 RB
    5.5 AST
    1.0 STL
    0.0 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 14.6 PER
    .513 TS%
    3.1 VORP
    20.3 WS

    2 Playoff Games
    17.7 PER
    .491 TS%
    0.1 VORP
    0.2 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards: None.

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