Former North Carolina Tar Heels standout Ed Davis is continuing his professional basketball career overseas. The forward is officially signing in China as he’s joining Xinjiang Flying Tigers per a report from Sportando.
The 34-year-old Davis just averaged 13 points and 16 rebounds per game while playing in Puerto Rico. He still has some playing days left in him and is hoping to continue a little longer.
After a successful few seasons at North Carolina, Davis was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors. He’s spent time with Toronto, Memphis, Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.
He then went overseas and played for Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico before joining his new team in China.
In his two seasons at North Carolina, Davis averaged 9.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game for the Tar Heels.
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