Kendric Davis on reported deal with Golden State Warriors: 'I haven't signed anything'
Former Memphis basketball point guard Kendric Davis might not be completely off the market just yet.
On Friday, less than 24 hours after not being picked in the 2023 NBA Draft, One Legacy Sports announced via Instagram that he had agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Golden State Warriors.
Several hours later, though, the social media post had been removed from the agency's page, and Davis told The Commercial Appeal there was no deal in place with the Warriors.
"I haven't signed anything," Davis said in a text message.
Subsequent text messages and calls seeking further clarification were not immediately returned. Corey Barker, Davis' agent, did not immediately respond to request for comment.
An Exhibit-10 contract is a one-year, minimum-salary NBA deal that allows the franchise to convert the contract to a two-way contract if that change is made before the start of the regular season.
Last year, the Warriors signed former Memphis guard Lester Quinones to a two-way contract right after the 2022 NBA draft.
The 6-foot Davis finished his collegiate career under Tigers coach Penny Hardaway. In his lone season at Memphis, Davis had one of the best individual seasons in school history. He averaged 21.9 points and 5.4 assists − both tops in the AAC. His 744 total points are the second-most ever by a Tiger. In leading the league in scoring with the Tigers and doing so twice during his three-season career at SMU, Davis became the AAC's three-time scoring champion. His 2.0 steals per game average was third-best in the league.
Davis led Memphis to 26 wins, including one over then-No. 1 Houston that clinched the program's first AAC championship.
The positives
Davis is a dynamic floor general with the ability to create for himself and others. His quickness, tight handle and instinctive decision-making separate him from other point guards. In college, the biggest threat Davis presented as a scorer was at the rim. He shot well enough from the 3-point line to keep the defense honest, even if he was a bit streaky. At Memphis, Davis made big strides with his mid-range game on offense and also showed significant improvement on the defensive end.
The concerns
Davis measured a shade over 5-foot-10 (without shoes) at the G League camp, which has been a knock against him since high school. Heading into the draft process, he was also a bit lean. But Barker said Davis has added about eight pounds of muscle, most notably in his core and lower body.
Final thoughts
Davis and those around him are confident that all he needs is an opportunity − whenever that time officially comes. That the rest will take care of itself.
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Davis is is made up of the right stuff. He makes those around him better. He influences winning. As an undersized point guard, he will have his work cut out for him. But he has shown a knack for silencing doubters.
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