Dale Davis's Net Worth as of 2024
$35 Million
Elliot Lydell Davis was born on the 25th March 1969, in Toccoa, Georgia, USA, and is recognized as a retired professional basketball player, who played in the position of power forward/center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for such teams as the Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons. His playing career was active from 1991 to 2007. He is also known as a co-owner of the R&J Racing team.
So, have you wondered how rich Dale Davis is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Dale’s net worth is over $35 million, accumulated through his successful involvement in the sports industry.
Dale Davis Net Worth $35 Million
Dale Davis spent his childhood in his hometown, where he attended Stephens County High School. Upon matriculation in 1987, he enrolled at Clemson University in South Carolina, where he excelled in basketball as a member of the Tigers college team. Thus, Dale was selected to play for the U.S. men’s national basketball team, which won a gold medal at the Summer Universiade in 1989. In the following year, he was named a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference player, and his number #34 was retired by the team.
Dale’s professional playing career began when he was selected in the 1991 NBA Draft as the 13th overall pick in the first round by the Indiana Pacers, so he signed a rookie contract, which marked the beginning of his net worth. He played there for nine years in the position of starting power forward, averaging double-digits in points and rebounds, becoming the team’s leader in their NBA history. In the 2000 season, he was named the to the NBA All-Star game, and the Pacers reached the NBA Finals.
However, Dale was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, where he spent four seasons, signing a contract with the team, which added a considerable amount to his net worth. During his time with the Blazers, Dale appeared in 313 games and he averaged 8 points and 8 rebounds per game.
In 2004, the team traded Dale and Dan Dickau to the Golden State Warriors, and in the following year he was again traded, this time to the New Orleans Hornets. However, he was released and returned to the Pacers, playing there in the 2004-2005 regular season, appearing in all games and having 6.9 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.32 blocks per game, increasing further his net worth.
The 2005-2006 season Dale began as a free agent, signing with the Detroit Pistons, which increased his net worth. He played there for two years, after which came his retirement. He finished his professional playing career with 8,706 points, 8,605 rebounds, and 1,270 blocks.
Apart from his career as a basketball player, Dale became known as a co-owner of the R&J Racing team in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, which he bought in 2006, increasing further his net worth.
When it comes to Dale Davis’ personal life, there is little information in the media about it, although he is known to have a daughter. He was arrested in 2006 for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest; however, he was later relieved of all charges.
