Zahir Davis
Definition
Zahir Davis is an 18-year-old New York resident identified by the NYPD as the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre during a gang-related altercation disguised as a water gun fight in Roy Wilkins Park, Queens.
Former high school basketball player from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, whose recruiting profile took an unexpected timeout due to real-world troubles.
Examples
Zahir Davis turned a splashy water gun battle into a real splash of headlines by bringing the wrong kind of firepower.
Fleeing to Jamaica seemed like a hoop dream for Zahir Davis, but the NYPD drained that three-pointer with a swift arrest.
Zahir Davis's basketball scouts probably didn't scout for gang beefs when they eyed his high school highlights.
In the park that day, Zahir Davis proved that some players prefer full-court presses over friendly water fights.