Davis Bertans, a basketball player from Latvia, now plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He represents the Latvian national team and is known as the “Latvian Laser.” In the 2011 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected Bertans with the 42nd overall pick.
In June 2013, Davis Bertans tore the ACL in his right knee during the Serbian League finals series against Crvena zvezda, forcing him to miss nine months of action.
He made his comeback on March 20, 2014, against Maccabi Tel Aviv, and in 15 minutes, he finished with two points, two rebounds, and one assist. Eight days later, on March 28, 2014, he scored 20 points in a Euroleague Top 16 defeat to Lokomotiv-Kuban.
Bertans won the Serbian League for the third time in a row while playing for Partizan, helping his team overcome Crvena zvezda 3-1 in the finals.
He left the team on July 3, 2014, as per his contract terms. He played for the San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, and most recently the Dallas Mavericks after breaking into the NBA.
Who is 44 for the Mavs?
Davis Bertans is the number 44 for the Mavs
How good is Davis Bertans?
428 of Davis Bertans’ 478 shot attempts this season—or a stunning 90%—were three-pointers. This is what you would anticipate from a player who excels at making 3-point shots.