Remembering late Phoenix Suns legend Walter Davis: "The best"

Posted Nov 3, 2023
The best. That’s how Al McCoy described Walter Davis, the Phoenix Suns six-time All-Star who died of natural causes, the University of North Carolina announced Thursday. "He was the best as a player and a person," the longtime "Voice of the Suns" said. "'Sweet D.' The man with the velvet touch." Davis remains the Suns' all-time leading scorer. (Arizona Republic)

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