Dani Díez facts for kids
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Díez in 2023
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| San Pablo Burgos | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Small forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 17 May 1993 Madrid, Spain |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54th overall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2010–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Primera FEB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2010–2015 | Real Madrid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | → Real Madrid B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | → Gipuzkoa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | → Gipuzkoa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2019 | Unicaja Málaga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | CB Canarias | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Hereda San Pablo Burgos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Saski Baskonia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Longevida San Pablo Burgos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Díez de la Faya (born on May 17, 1993) is a Spanish professional basketball player. He plays as a small forward for Longevida San Pablo Burgos in Spain's Primera FEB league. He also plays for the Spanish national team in international games.
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Dani Díez's Basketball Journey
Starting Out in Spain
Dani Díez began his basketball journey in 2005. He first played for the U-14 Adecco Estudiantes team. In 2009, he moved to the U-18 Real Madrid team.
The next season, 2009–10, he started playing for the Real Madrid Baloncesto B team. This team was in the LEB Plata League.
During the 2011–12 season, Dani became a key player for Real Madrid B. He also started training with the main Real Madrid team. He played his first game in the ACB League on December 18, 2011.
In June 2012, Dani was invited to the Adidas Eurocamp in Italy. This event showcases talented young players. He played very well, scoring 16 points in the final game. He was named the best small forward at the Eurocamp.
Playing for Different Teams
For the 2012–13 season, Dani played for Lagun Aro GBC on loan. This means he played for them temporarily. He was one of their best players before the season started. He scored 17 points in one game, which was his personal best at the time.
In the summer of 2013, Dani returned to Real Madrid. He became a regular player on the team. They won the Spanish League championship that year. On October 5, they also won the Spanish Supercup. They beat Barcelona in the final.
In September 2014, Dani was loaned again to Gipuzkoa Basket. He was named the best player of Week 20 in the 2014–15 ACB season. He scored 32 points in that game.
On May 19, 2015, Dani Díez was named the Best Young Player in the league. He averaged 12.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game that season.
On July 8, 2015, Dani signed a two-year contract with Unicaja. In April 2017, he won the EuroCup with Unicaja. They beat Valencia BC in the finals.
On July 5, 2019, Dani signed with Iberostar Tenerife. He extended his contract with them until 2023.
On July 19, 2021, Dani signed a one-year deal with San Pablo Burgos. This team also plays in the Basketball Champions League.
On August 3, 2022, Dani signed with Saski Baskonia. He renewed his contract with them on July 5, 2023.
On July 4, 2024, Dani signed with Longevida San Pablo Burgos. This is his current team.
NBA Draft Experience
On June 25, 2015, Dani Díez was picked in the 2015 NBA draft. The Utah Jazz chose him as the 54th pick. His rights were then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Later, on February 9, 2023, Dani's draft rights were traded again. This time, they went to the New York Knicks. This trade involved four different teams.
On June 27, 2024, Dani's rights were traded back to the Portland Trail Blazers. This was part of a trade for another player, Tyler Kolek.
Playing for Spain
Dani Díez has also played a lot for Spain's national basketball teams.
- In 2009, he won a gold medal with the Spain U-16 team. This was at the 2009 FIBA U16 European Championship.
- In July 2010, he played in the 2010 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. He was the top scorer and rebounder for Spain in that tournament.
- In 2011, he won another gold medal at the 2011 FIBA U18 European Championship. He was chosen for the All-Tournament Team.
- In July 2012, he won a bronze medal with the Spain U-20 team. This was at the 2012 FIBA U20 European Championship. Even though he was only 19, he was again named to the All-Tournament Team.
- In 2013, he won another bronze medal at the 2013 FIBA U20 European Championship. He was the top scorer of the tournament. He was also chosen for the All-Tournament Team for the third year in a row.
Dani Díez has played 9 times for the main Spain national team.
Awards and Achievements
Dani Díez has received several important awards:
- 2011 FIBA U18 European Championship: All Tournament Team
- 2012 FIBA U20 European Championship: All Tournament Team
- 2013 FIBA U20 European Championship: All Tournament Team
- ACB Best Young Player Award: 2015
See also
In Spanish: Dani Díez para niños
