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Walter Davis, a former NBA player known for his exceptional shooting skills, has passed away at the age of 69. He was a five-time All-Star, NBA Rookie of the Year, and a member of the gold medal-winning 1976 Olympic Team. Davis was also a North Carolina legend and played for the Phoenix Suns. His influence extended to Michael Jordan, who considered Davis his favorite player and was inspired by him to pursue a career in basketball. Davis' impact on the sport and his remarkable abilities as a shooter are remembered fondly by the basketball community.
Walter Davis, whose smooth shooting propelled him to basketball stardom with the University of North Carolina and the Phoenix Suns, has died at 69. https://t.co/FI4eerw0ll
Walter Davis, whose smooth shooting propelled him to basketball stardom with the University of North Carolina and the Phoenix Suns, has died at 69. https://t.co/iP810MIsA1
Walter Davis was known for his smooth shooting touch at the University of North Carolina and with the Phoenix Suns of the N.B.A. “Walter is a good shooter until the fourth period,” a rival coach once said. “Then he becomes a great shooter.” https://t.co/q3SncPljXt
Walter Davis was known for his smooth shooting touch at the University of North Carolina and with the Phoenix Suns of the N.B.A. “Walter is a good shooter until the fourth period,” a rival coach once said. “Then he becomes a great shooter.” https://t.co/ftyxn8VBcr
Walter Davis, former Suns star and college basketball great, dead at 69 https://t.co/SejMJ5LRch
Walter Davis, known for one of the biggest shots in UNC hoops history, dies at 69 https://t.co/KWPrzruBdA
USA Basketball mourns the loss of Walter Davis. Davis was a member of the gold medal-winning 1976 Olympic Team. We send our condolences to the Davis family. (📸 @TeamUSA) https://t.co/ZnZAG27KQX
I'm sad to hear that former NBA All Star Walter Davis passed away today. Walter was silky smooth and one of the hardest players to defend! He was constantly moving, and he had a sweet and pure jump shot. Cookie and I are praying for the Davis family, friends, and his loved ones.… https://t.co/EqxiEmT5Hn
Walter Davis, NBA Rookie of the Year, five-time All-Star, North Carolina legend, dies at 69 https://t.co/7mLKkaes5u
The great Walter Davis passed away today. When Michael Jordan was in high school, Walter Davis, who played for the Suns, was his favorite player. It’s one of the reasons why he went to UNC. The first time MJ believed he could be great was when he beat Walter Davis 1 on 1. https://t.co/2Tfq35b3IH
So sad, passing of Walter Davis, great NBA shooter and lovely person. We became pals when, at age 36, he struggled having to play for worst defensive team in league history, '90-91 #Nuggets. Only his great sense of humor and contagious laugh got him through.