Antonio Daniels facts for kids
Daniels during his tenure with the Wizards in 2007
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 19, 1975 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | St. Francis DeSales (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Bowling Green (1993–1997) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall |
| Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies | |
| Pro career | 1997–2011 |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1998 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1998–2002 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2002–2003 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2003–2005 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2005–2008 | Washington Wizards |
| 2008–2009 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2010–2011 | Texas Legends |
| 2011 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2012 | Texas Legends |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 6,623 (7.6 ppg) |
| Assists | 2,934 (3.4 apg) |
| Steals | 564 (0.6 spg) |
Antonio Robert Daniels, born on March 19, 1975, is an American former professional basketball player. He played for 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Today, he works as a television analyst for the New Orleans Pelicans. He also co-hosts and analyzes on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
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Antonio Daniels' College Basketball Journey
Antonio Daniels played college basketball at Bowling Green State University. He was part of their team, the Bowling Green Falcons, from 1994 to 1997. In 1994, he was named the MAC Freshman of the Year. This award goes to the best first-year player in the Mid-American Conference.
Top College Achievements
In 1997, Daniels earned the title of Mid-American Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He helped his team win the MAC regular-season championship that year. When he finished his college career, he had scored 1,789 points. This made him the second-highest scorer in Bowling Green's history. At that time, it also placed him tenth in MAC history for career points.
Antonio Daniels' Professional Basketball Career
After his successful college career, Antonio Daniels was chosen in the 1997 NBA draft. The Vancouver Grizzlies picked him as the fourth overall player. This meant he was one of the first players chosen in the draft.
Joining the San Antonio Spurs
In 1998, Daniels was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. This trade happened after the Grizzlies drafted another player, Mike Bibby. With the Spurs, Daniels achieved a major goal: he helped the team win an NBA championship in 1999. This was a huge moment in his career.
Playing for Other NBA Teams
Daniels later played for several other NBA teams. In 2002, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. After that, he signed with the Seattle SuperSonics as a free agent. He then joined the Washington Wizards. In 2008, he was traded to the New Orleans Hornets as part of a three-team deal.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2009, Daniels was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he later agreed to end his contract with them. In 2010, he was selected by the Texas Legends in the NBA Development League. He also had a short contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2011. Daniels returned to the Texas Legends for another season before he retired from playing basketball.
Antonio Daniels' Career After Playing
After retiring from playing, Antonio Daniels continued his involvement with basketball. He became a television analyst, sharing his knowledge of the game.
Becoming a Basketball Analyst
In 2015, Daniels started working as an analyst for Fox Sports Oklahoma. He covered games for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2019, he became the television color analyst for Fox Sports New Orleans. In this role, he covers games for the New Orleans Pelicans alongside Joel Meyers. He helps explain the game to viewers.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Daniels para niños
