RIP: Walter Davis (1954-2023)

[Brian in Mesa]

Phoenix Suns legend Walter Davis passes away at 69

The University of North Carolina announced Thursday that Davis passed away of natural causes while with family in North Carolina.

www.abc15.com

 

[Raindog]

Wow... didn't know he was ill. I guess that was why he didn't attend the ROH ceremony. Very sad to hear. He was one of the Suns all time greats. RIP, Sweet D.

 

[Absolute Zero]

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[Absolute Zero]

One of the all time greats, what a unique player. I had his poster on my wall when I was a kid, he was my favorite Sun.

RIP.

 

[TRW]

Wow. This is so sad. What a great player he was.

R.I.P. Greyhound.

 

[Covert Rain]

R.I.P.

 

[JerkFace]

He was my first favorite player. Growing up he lived about a mile away from me and every Halloween I would trick or treat at his house. He was never the one that answered the door, but I spotted him in the background a couple of times. I was actually just telling my son that story this past Halloween.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I can't believe we've lost Westy and Sweet D, both too young. RIP Walter.

 

[Superbone]

I can't believe we've lost Westy and Sweet D, both too young. RIP Walter.

Alvan Adams is also 69. He seemed to be moving pretty well though at the ROH ceremony.

 

[Bobster]

Westphal and Davis were my favorites as a kid, so this is difficult.

Walter was beloved by all the fans here, I don't if anyone was ever more of a joy to watch. He just seemed to love the game.

 

[Dback Jon]

RIP

 

[Larry Schweikart]

Phoenix Suns legend Walter Davis passes away at 69

The University of North Carolina announced Thursday that Davis passed away of natural causes while with family in North Carolina.

www.abc15.com

See my pinned thread above, "Now the Story Can be Told." This was the part in my history of the Phoenix Suns that Jerry Colangelo threw a fit over. I only included the barest of facts about the Davis plea and rehab. I made no judgements at all. But Jerry didn't want that included in a history of the Phoenix Suns and buried the book. Too bad. I loved WD---"the Greyhound" as Al McCoy called him---but always knew that with his slight build he wouldn't be a forward for too long. Best baseline midrange shot I ever saw.

 

[elindholm]

Dang, he had his demons, but he was a graceful offensive player and a joy to watch.

 

[Yuma]

Wow... didn't know he was ill. I guess that was why he didn't attend the ROH ceremony. Very sad to hear. He was one of the Suns all time greats. RIP, Sweet D.

Article I read says natural causes.

 

[Yuma]

He was my first favorite player. Growing up he lived about a mile away from me and every Halloween I would trick or treat at his house. He was never the one that answered the door, but I spotted him in the background a couple of times. I was actually just telling my son that story this past Halloween.

Maybe you will see his ghost next Halloween. That would be a story.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns fans are going to miss you, Walter, not only for the person but the player as well.

He was a 6 x NBA All-Star and Rookie of the Year.

Rest in Peace.

 

[Dback Jon]

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[Dback Jon]

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