David West is a former basketball player who played as a power forward for 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Born on August 29, 1980, in New Jersey, West played high school basketball at Garner Magnet High School, and Hargrave Military Academy, where he earned the first-team all-state honors.
He had a successful collegiate career playing for Xavier Musketeers, where he also earned several honours.
As a freshman West was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team, and as a sophomore, he recorded five 20-point, 20-rebound games, and won his first A-10 Player of the Year award.
In 2003, West was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets as 18th overall in the NBA draft.
West went on to play for the Indiana Pacers, for four seasons, beginning from 2011, after signing a two-year contract worth $20 million.
Consequently, he moved to the San Antonio Spurs and in 2016, he was signed by the Golden State Warriors, and became a “key bench player.”
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West was named an NBA All-Star twice and won two NBA championships.
David West Draft
West was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in 2003.
David West Position
West played the power forward position while in the NBA.
David West College
West attended Xavier University.
David West Number
West wore jersey numbers 30, 21 & 3 during his time.
David West Career end
West took a bow from basketball in 2018, after a successful 15-year NBA career.
David West Rings
West won two NBA championship rings while he played for the Golden State Warriors.
David West Twitter
West is on Twitter @David West
David West Instagram
West is on Instagram @realdwest30 with 21.6k followers.
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