For Some Draft Hopefuls, the NBA’s Family Tradition
Andy Rautins, Anthony Mason Jr., Anthony Mason Sr., Ed Davis, Leo Rautins, NBA Draft 2010, Randy Wittman, Ryan Wittman, Terry Davis | Comments Off
by Chris TomassonFiled under: Hawks, Heat, Knicks, Mavericks, NBA DraftLike father, like son?
Not quite.
The rugged Terry Davis played 10 NBA seasons between 1989 and 2001 after being undrafted. He was waived three times during his career, needing always to work hard to get back in the league.
His son is in line to be a lottery pick in Thursday's NBA Draft. After playing two years at North Carolina, including winning a national championship, expectations are high for Ed Davis.
"I'm more skilled than him,'' the 6-foot-10 forward said of his father.
No, the son isn't taking a jab. Not only is he right, ...