Danny Young (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 26, 1962 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | William G. Enloe (Raleigh, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Wake Forest (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Pro career | 1984–1994 |
| Career history | |
| 1984 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1984–1985 | Wyoming Wildcatters |
| 1985–1988 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1988–1992 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1992 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1992–1993 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1993–1994 | Limoges |
| 1994 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Danny Richardson Young was born on July 26, 1962. He is a former professional basketball player from the United States. Danny was a 6-foot-3-inch guard who played for Wake Forest University. He spent ten seasons in the NBA, from 1984 to 1993, and then again in 1994-1995. During his NBA career, he played for teams like the Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks.
Danny Young was an important backup player for the 1990 Blazers team. This team made it all the way to the NBA Finals. When he retired, he had scored 2,622 points and made 1,674 assists in his NBA career.
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Danny Young's NBA Journey
Danny Young started his NBA career with the Seattle SuperSonics. He played for them from 1984 to 1988. During his time there, he was a reliable player. However, towards the end of his time in Seattle, he wasn't playing as much. There were many other backup guards on the team. The SuperSonics tried to trade him to another team. When they couldn't find a trade, they decided to let him go on November 3, 1988.
Playing for the Portland Trail Blazers
On the very same day he left the SuperSonics, the Portland Trail Blazers signed Danny Young. He quickly became the third main guard for the Blazers. He played alongside famous players like Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter. Danny was a key part of the Blazers team that reached the NBA Finals in 1990. He played for Portland until January 1992. He was then released to make space for another player, Lamont Strothers.
Other NBA Teams
After leaving Portland, Danny Young continued his NBA career. He played for the Los Angeles Clippers in 1991-1992. Then, he joined the Detroit Pistons for the 1992-1993 season. His final NBA team was the Milwaukee Bucks in 1994.
Playing Style and Skills
Danny Young was known for his calm and steady way of playing basketball. He wasn't a flashy player who tried to do amazing tricks. Instead, he was valued for his excellent ball-handling skills. He was very good at taking care of the ball and rarely made mistakes. This made him a dependable player for any team he joined.
Playing in France
After his time in the NBA, Danny Young also played basketball overseas. He played for a team called Limoges in France during the 1993-1994 season. While playing in France, he helped his team achieve great success. Limoges won the French League championship in 1994. They also won the French Cup in the same year. These were big achievements for Danny and his team.
See also
In Spanish: Danny Young para niños
