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Jermareo Davidson

'03 NBA power forward

What is Jermareo Davidson known for?

Jermareo Davidson, a notable alumnus from Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, is an American former professional basketball player. Born November 15, 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson's basketball prowess fostered a successful career both domestically and internationally. He stands 6 ft 10 in tall and weighs 230 lb.

Davidson's journey in basketball began earnestly at Wheeler High School and continued at the University of Alabama from 2003 to 2007. His skills were recognized by the NBA when he was selected as the 36th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2007 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.

Over the span of a decade (2007–2017), Davidson played as a power forward/center for several NBA and international teams. His NBA career started with the Charlotte Bobcats (2007-2008), briefly moved to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, and then the Idaho Stampede, before returning to the NBA with the Golden State Warriors in 2009.

Davidson also played for other international basketball teams, including the Turkish team Darüşşafaka Cooper Tires, where he led the league in rebounding during his season there. He then moved to the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league in Puerto Rico with Caciques de Humacao, followed by a stint with the Skyliners Frankfurt in Germany. Later, he signed with Turkey's Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi, and eventually with Al-Ittihad Jeddah of Saudi Arabia.

His career was marked by several notable moments and achievements. In 2007, he was named to the NBA Summer League All-Pro Second Team alongside his teammate Jared Dudley. Two years prior, he was named to the Associated Press All-SEC Second Team in 2006.

You can view Davidson's career statistics at NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com.