 Davis had the best year of his NBA career in 1973-1974, averaging 12.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists.He followed that season with a 9.8 point and 5.9 rebound season for the Cavaliers in 1974-1975.On May 29, 1975 Davis was traded by the Cavaliers to the Golden State Warriors for Butch Beard, a 1975 1st round draft pick (John Lambert was later selected) and a 1975 2nd round draft pick (Mel Utley was later selected).