Daniel Theis facts for kids
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Theis with Germany in 2023
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| No. 10 – New Orleans Pelicans | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Center / power forward | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 4 April 1992 Salzgitter, Germany |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2013 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2010–present | |||||||||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2010–2012 | Phantoms Braunschweig | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | → SG Braunschweig | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Ratiopharm Ulm | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | Brose Bamberg | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2021 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Chicago Bulls | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Houston Rockets | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | New Orleans Pelicans | |||||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Theis (born April 4, 1992) is a German professional basketball player. He plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Daniel is a tall player, usually playing as a center or power forward.
Before joining the NBA, he played seven seasons in Germany's top league, the Basketball Bundesliga. There, he was a four-time All-Star and won the league championship three times. He later joined the Boston Celtics in the NBA.
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Early Life and German Career
Daniel Theis was born in Salzgitter, Germany. He started his basketball journey in the youth system of Braunschweig.
Starting in Germany (2010–2014)
Theis made his professional debut in the Basketball Bundesliga during the 2010–11 season. He mostly played for Braunschweig's development team, where he even played alongside his older brother, Frank. In 2011, he was named the "Most Improved Player of the Year" in the 2.Pro B league. He also played with future NBA star Dennis Schröder during this time.
Later, from 2012 to 2014, Theis played for Ratiopharm Ulm. In the 2013–14 season, he won the "Best Young Player" award in the Bundesliga.
Winning Championships with Brose Bamberg (2014–2017)
After his successful time with Ulm, Theis joined another strong German team, Brose Bamberg. In 2014, he even played in the NBA Summer League for the Washington Wizards.
With Brose Bamberg, Daniel Theis won his first German League championship in the 2014–15 season. They beat FC Bayern Munich in the finals. He signed a new contract and helped Bamberg win two more German championships in 2016 and 2017.
NBA Career
Boston Celtics (2017–2021)
On July 20, 2017, Daniel Theis signed with the Boston Celtics, making his dream of playing in the NBA come true. He played his first NBA game on October 18. In March 2018, he had to miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
Theis returned strong and was re-signed by the Celtics in July 2019. He became a key player, starting 64 games as a center during the 2019–20 season. In February 2020, he had an amazing game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring a career-high 25 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. His coach, Brad Stevens, praised him for fitting in perfectly with the team.
Moving Around the NBA (2021–2024)
In March 2021, Theis was traded to the Chicago Bulls. He quickly earned a starting spot and had a great game against the Miami Heat, scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Later, in August 2021, he was traded to the Houston Rockets. But his time there was short. In February 2022, he was traded back to the Boston Celtics. During this second time with the Celtics, he helped the team reach the NBA Finals, a huge achievement, though they lost to the Golden State Warriors.
In July 2022, Theis was traded to the Indiana Pacers. After recovering from knee surgery, he made his debut for the Pacers in February 2023. He played as a mentor and backup for younger players. In November 2023, he left the Pacers and signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
New Orleans Pelicans (2024–Present)
On July 9, 2024, Daniel Theis signed with his current team, the New Orleans Pelicans.
National Team Career
Daniel Theis has proudly represented Germany in international basketball. He played for Germany's Under-20 national team in 2011 and 2012.
In 2014, he made his first appearance for the senior Germany national team. He played in the EuroBasket 2015 qualification tournament. Two years later, he played in EuroBasket 2017, where he averaged over 10 points and 6 rebounds per game.
Theis also played in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. In EuroBasket 2022, he helped Germany win a bronze medal, which was a great achievement for the team.
The biggest moment came in 2023 at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Daniel Theis played a very important role in helping Germany win their first-ever World Cup title, earning a gold medal! He averaged nearly 11 points and over 5 rebounds per game in that historic tournament.
Images for kids
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Theis with Germany in 2023
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Theis with the Germany national team in a EuroBasket 2017 qualifier in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Theis para niños
