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NBA News / Basketball Network / November 28
'When I dunked on LaSalle Thompson, that's when I knew I was going to the league' – Baron Davis on the play that boosted his confidence in high school

'When I dunked on LaSalle Thompson, that's when I knew I was going to the league' – Baron Davis on the play that boosted his confidence in high school

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Baron Davis was a constant presence at UCLA's famed summertime runs. Although he was a high school standout, he usually didn't get to play, as these games typically involved a mishmash of NBA pros, collegiate aces, and overseas studs.

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