Walter Davis, a former North Carolina star and one of the best players in Phoenix Suns history, died of natural causes at the age of 69, the university and franchise confirmed on Thursday. The 6-foot-8 forward was a six-time All-Star, a two-time NBA second-team selection and retired after 15 seasons with averages of 18.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 1,033 games. During his rookie year, a 21-year-old Michael Jordan was asked who the best player he ever saw was, and shocked media by naming Davis. Many believed Magic Johnson, Larry Bird or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would have been the answer. “To play against? Has to be Walter Davis,” Jordan said. “I played…