Danny Granger facts for kids
Granger with the Pacers in November 2005
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| Born | April 20, 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| High school | Grace King (Metairie, Louisiana) | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 222 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall | ||||||||||
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||
| Pro career | 2005–2015 | ||||||||||
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| 2005–2014 | Indiana Pacers | ||||||||||
| 2014 | Los Angeles Clippers | ||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Miami Heat | ||||||||||
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| Points | 9,855 (16.8 ppg) | ||||||||||
| Rebounds | 2,888 (4.9 rpg) | ||||||||||
| Assists | 1,097 (1.9 apg) | ||||||||||
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Danny Granger Jr. (born on April 20, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Indiana Pacers picked him in the 2005 NBA draft. Before that, he played college basketball at New Mexico.
In 2009, Danny Granger had an amazing season. He averaged 26 points per game. He was chosen as an All-Star player. He also won the Most Improved Player award. Later, a knee injury affected his career. He played for the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. He also had short times with the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons in 2015.
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High School Basketball
Danny Granger went to Grace King High School in Metairie, Louisiana. He played basketball there for four years. In his senior year, he was a top player. He averaged 24.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 5.5 blocks per game. He was even nominated to be a McDonald's All-American. This is a big honor for high school basketball players. Danny was also a good student. He scored high on his ACT test and was accepted into Yale University.
College Basketball Journey
Danny Granger started his college career at Bradley University. In his first year (2001–02), he was named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman team. He averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
After his first semester in his second year, he moved to New Mexico. He couldn't play for the New Mexico Lobos until January 2004. He said he transferred because of his coach at Bradley.
Leading the Lobos
In the 2003–04 season, Danny had his best college year. He averaged 19.5 points per game. He also led the Lobos in rebounds (9.0 per game), steals (1.32 per game), and blocks (1.41 per game). He was the first Lobos player to lead in all these areas in one season. He won the Bob King Team MVP Award. He was also named First Team All-Mountain West Conference.
In his senior year (2004–05), Danny continued to shine. He was the only player in the NCAA to average at least 18.8 points and 8.9 rebounds. He also averaged at least 2.0 blocks, 2.0 steals, and 2.0 assists. For the second year in a row, he led his team in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocks. He was named the MWC tournament MVP. He also earned First Team All-Mountain West honors again.
NBA Career Highlights
Indiana Pacers: Early Years (2005–2007)
The Indiana Pacers picked Danny Granger as the 17th player in the 2005 NBA draft. In his first year, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He averaged 7.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 78 games. He also played in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge during the All-Star Weekend in 2006.
In the 2006–07 season, Danny became one of only four Pacers players to make over 100 three-point shots in 15 years. He made 110 three-pointers that season. He was the only Pacers player to play in all 82 games.
Becoming a Star (2007–2012)
In 2007–08, Danny was the Pacers' top scorer. He averaged 19.6 points per game. He also set a team record by making 65 free throws in a row. This broke the record set by Reggie Miller.
On October 31, 2008, Danny signed a five-year contract extension with the Pacers. This showed how much the team believed in him.
The 2008–09 season was a huge year for Danny. He became the first NBA player to increase his scoring average by at least five points for three seasons in a row. He averaged 25.8 points, which was fifth best in the NBA. He was named the NBA's Most Improved Player. This was the highest scoring average for a Pacers player in over 30 years. He scored 20 or more points in 16 straight games. In February 2009, he played in his first and only NBA All-Star Game.
In the 2009–10 season, Danny led the Pacers again with 24.1 points per game. He scored 20 or more points in 45 games. He also scored a career-high 44 points against the Utah Jazz in March 2010.
In the summer of 2010, Danny won a gold medal. He was part of the US national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
In 2010–11, Danny was the Pacers' leading scorer for the fourth year in a row. He averaged 20.5 points per game. He scored 20 or more points 39 times. In January 2011, he grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds.
In the 2011–12 season, which was shorter due to a lockout, Danny was the Pacers' top scorer for the fifth year in a row. He averaged 18.7 points per game.
Dealing with Injuries (2012–2014)
Danny faced challenges with injuries. He missed the first 55 games of the 2012–13 season because of a left knee injury. He played only five games before needing surgery on his knee in April.
He also missed the first 25 games of the 2013–14 season due to a strained left calf. When he returned on December 20, Indiana fans gave him a standing ovation. He played in 29 games for the Pacers that season.
Moving to Other Teams (2014–2015)
In February 2014, Danny was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He was then bought out by the 76ers. A few days later, he signed with the Los Angeles Clippers for the rest of the season.
On July 14, 2014, Danny signed with the Miami Heat. In February 2015, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns. However, he did not play for the Suns due to knee problems. In July 2015, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He was later waived by the Pistons in October 2015.
Personal Life
Danny Granger became one of Jehovah's Witnesses later in his life. His younger brother, Scotty, is a musical artist and songwriter. Danny is also the great-nephew of the famous singer Mahalia Jackson, known as the "Queen of Gospel."
Danny is married and has three children. He is involved in the "Dribble to Stop Diabetes" campaign. This is important to him because diabetes runs in his family.
Towards the end of his basketball career, Danny started a real estate investment company. In January 2017, he began working as a basketball analyst for the CBS Sports Network. In April 2017, Danny Granger was honored by being inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame.
Images for kids
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Granger with the Pacers in November 2005
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Granger shooting a free throw in December 2008
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Danny Granger (#33) trying to block Luol Deng's shot in December 2011
See also
In Spanish: Danny Granger para niños
