Karla Davis, Dale Davis’s former wife/partner, is the mother of their child. The couple’s son, Trayce Jackson-Davis, was recently drafted by the Warriors. While Dale was not as close to his son during his formative years, Trayce was deeply influenced by his stepfather, Raymond Jackson, following his mother’s divorce from the former NBA player. Karla later married Raymond, with whom she had another athletic child, Tayven Jackson.
Trayce’s recent performances have raised questions about his relationship with his biological father, Dale Davis, who has largely been out of the public eye in recent years.
Dale Davis’s Marriage: Is the NBA Legend Currently Married?
Dale Davis was previously in a relationship with Karla Jackson, with whom he has a son named Trayce Jackson-Davis, now a prominent power forward for the Warriors. It is unclear whether Dale and Karla were legally married. Trayce has acknowledged the significant influence of his stepfather, Ray Jackson, in his life. After parting ways with Dale, Karla married Ray, and they have two children, Tayven and Arielle.
Since retiring from the NBA in 2007, Dale Davis has maintained a low profile, and there is limited information available about his current activities. However, Trayce mentioned in a 2018 interview that his biological father was occupied with overseeing multiple ventures.
You can find Karla on Instagram under the handle @karlajack13, where she shares family-related posts. Earlier this year, she was seen attending Tayven’s football game at Indiana. She also posted a photo of herself at a Warriors game in October. Tayven Jackson, Karla’s youngest child, is a quarterback at Indiana University Bloomington. Arielle, Karla’s daughter with Ray, is married and has a child with her husband.
Dale Davis and Trayce Jackson-Davis’s Relationship
In a 2018 interview, Trayce mentioned that his relationship with his biological father was evolving and a work in progress. He has faced accusations of following in his father’s footsteps, despite Dale not playing a significant role in his upbringing. Trayce added Jackson to his last name in high school as a tribute to his stepfather. He now exclusively uses Jackson as his last name on social media.
Trayce also highlighted the support and guidance he received from his stepfather, Ray Jackson, who drove him to the gym and helped with his workouts. Ray, a retired athlete, played college football for Washington State and later joined the police force, where he currently serves at the Center Grove Police Department.
