Quintin Dailey facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 22, 1961 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | November 8, 2010 (aged 49) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| High school | Cardinal Gibbons (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | San Francisco (1979–1982) |
| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1982–1992 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1986 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1986 | Mississippi Jets |
| 1986–1989 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1990–1991 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1991–1992 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,470 (14.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,307 (2.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,188 (2.3 apg) |
Quintin "Q" Dailey (born January 22, 1961 – died November 8, 2010) was an American professional basketball player. He was a 6-foot-3-inch guard who played college basketball at the University of San Francisco. Later, he played in the NBA for teams like the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Seattle SuperSonics. His NBA career lasted for 10 years.
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Quintin Dailey's Early Life and College Career
Quintin Dailey was born in Baltimore on January 22, 1961. He became a basketball star at Cardinal Gibbons School and graduated in 1979. Many colleges wanted him to play for their teams. Dailey chose the University of San Francisco (USF) from about 200 colleges. He played for the school's basketball team.
During his time at USF, Dailey scored 1,841 points. He averaged 20.5 points per game. In his third and final year, he scored 755 points, averaging 25.2 points per game. This broke the team record previously held by Bill Cartwright.
However, there were some problems during his college years. The university found out about some issues with how things were done. The NCAA had already put USF on probation twice before. Because of these problems, the university president decided to stop the basketball program. The program did not return until 1985. Just four days after these events, the Chicago Bulls chose Dailey as the seventh overall pick in the 1982 NBA draft.
Quintin Dailey's Professional Playing Career
When Quintin Dailey joined the Chicago Bulls, some people in Chicago were not happy about his past. Women's groups and the Chicago press protested his presence on the team. Some building owners did not want him as a tenant.
Despite these challenges, Dailey played well in his first season with the Bulls. He averaged 15.1 points per game. He was also chosen for the NBA All-Rookie Team that year. His second year was his best, as he averaged 18.2 points for the Bulls. In 1985, Dailey felt that rookie Michael Jordan was getting more attention. He said he liked to "shine a little bit myself."
On March 20, 1985, during a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Dailey did something unusual. He had a ballboy bring him food during the game. As the third quarter ended, Dailey was seen on the bench eating pizza, nachos, popcorn, and a soft drink.
Over his ten years in the NBA, he averaged 14.1 points per game. However, he continued to have issues outside of games. He missed some games and had problems following the NBA's rules on two occasions.
Life After Basketball
In 1996, Quintin Dailey started working for the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department. He became a supervisor for recreation and cultural programs. He kept this job until he passed away. Dailey had many important duties, including helping with gang intervention, sports, and special events.
He also returned to basketball in a different role. From 2000 until 2010, he worked as a referee.
Quintin Dailey passed away in his sleep in Las Vegas on November 8, 2010. He was 49 years old. The cause of his death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease. He was survived by his daughter and son.
See also
In Spanish: Quintin Dailey para niños
