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Daniels with Milano in 2021
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 15, 1991 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| High school | William Fleming (Roanoke, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | VCU (2009–2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2013–2022 |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2014 | Houston Rockets |
| 2014 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2014–2015 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2015–2016 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2016–2017 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2017–2019 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2019–2020 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2020 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2021–2022 | Olimpia Milano |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Troy Daniels (born July 15, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for Olimpia Milano in Italy. Troy played college basketball for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). In 2013, he set a record for the most three-point field goals made in one game in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Contents
- High School Basketball Days
- College Basketball Journey
- Professional Basketball Career
- Starting with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2013–2014)
- Playing for the Houston Rockets (2014)
- Moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2015)
- Time with the Charlotte Hornets (2015–2016)
- Playing for the Memphis Grizzlies (2016–2017)
- Joining the Phoenix Suns (2017–2019)
- With the Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2020)
- Short Time with the Denver Nuggets (2020)
- Playing in Europe for Olimpia Milano (2021–2022)
- Troy Daniels' NBA Career Highlights
- See also
High School Basketball Days
Troy Daniels went to William Fleming High School in Roanoke, Virginia. In his final year, 2008–09, he was named the best player in his region. He also won the Roanoke Times Player of the Year award. During that year, he scored about 17 points and grabbed six rebounds per game. He was also chosen for the Virginia High School Coaches' Association AAA First-Team All-State. Troy played in three state tournaments, reaching the championship game twice in 2007 and 2009.
College Basketball Journey
Troy Daniels played college basketball for VCU. His coach was Shaka Smart. In his first two years, he did not play much. However, he did play a little in VCU's big Final Four game in 2011. This was against the Butler team.
As a junior in the 2011–12 season, Troy started playing more often. He became a key part of VCU's fast-paced "Havoc" offense. He played about 24 minutes per game and scored 10 points per game.
In his senior year, 2012–13, Troy started every game. His scoring average went up to 12.3 points per game. On January 2, 2013, he made history. He scored 33 points and got 10 rebounds against East Tennessee State. In that game, he made 11 three-pointers out of 20 tries. These 11 three-pointers were a new record for VCU and the Atlantic 10 Conference in a single game. He also set a VCU record for most three-pointers in one season with 124. By the end of his college career, he had made 251 three-pointers. This was the second-highest in VCU's history.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2013–2014)
After the 2013 NBA draft, Troy Daniels was not chosen by any NBA team. He joined the Charlotte Bobcats for the 2013 NBA Summer League. He later signed with the Houston Rockets and was sent to their minor league team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The Vipers play in the NBA Development League (now called the NBA G League).
In January 2014, Troy made 10 three-pointers in one game for the Vipers. He scored 32 points in that game. Halfway through his first season, he broke the D-League record for most three-pointers made in a single season. He was also chosen to play in the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game.
Playing for the Houston Rockets (2014)
On February 21, 2014, Troy signed with the Houston Rockets. He made his NBA debut on March 5, playing for a short time against the Orlando Magic. He was sent back and forth between the Rockets and the Vipers a few times. For the Vipers in 2013–14, he averaged 21.8 points per game.
In the 2014 NBA Playoffs, Troy made a very important three-point shot. It was in Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers. His shot, with 11 seconds left in overtime, helped the Rockets win the game 121–116. He scored 17 points in that game.
Moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2015)
On December 19, 2014, Troy was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was part of a trade deal involving three teams.
Time with the Charlotte Hornets (2015–2016)
On February 10, 2015, Troy was traded again, this time to the Charlotte Hornets. In the last game of that season, on April 15, Troy scored a career-high 24 points. This was against the Toronto Raptors.
In January 2016, he scored 17 points in a win against the Orlando Magic. A few days later, he had an even better game. He scored a career-high 28 points coming off the bench. This was in a double overtime win against the Sacramento Kings. In that game, he made eight three-pointers and hit the winning shot with nine seconds left.
Playing for the Memphis Grizzlies (2016–2017)
On July 12, 2016, Troy joined the Memphis Grizzlies. On December 3, 2016, he scored a new career-high of 31 points in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. He made 6 three-pointers in that game. Two days later, he made seven three-pointers and scored 29 points in another double overtime win. This time it was against the New Orleans Pelicans. On December 29, he scored all 22 of his points in the fourth quarter of a game. This tied a team record for most points in one quarter.
Joining the Phoenix Suns (2017–2019)
On September 22, 2017, Troy was traded to the Phoenix Suns. On November 16, 2017, he scored 23 points, including six three-pointers in one quarter. This tied a Suns team record for three-pointers in a quarter. On December 13, 2017, Troy scored a career-high 32 points. He made 7 three-pointers out of 10 tries in that game. On January 22, 2018, he set a Suns record. He made a three-pointer in his 27th straight game coming off the bench.
With the Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2020)
On July 7, 2019, Troy signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was later waived by the Lakers on March 1, 2020. Even though he left the team before the end of the season, the Lakers went on to win the 2020 NBA Finals. They sent Troy an NBA championship ring to celebrate their victory.
Short Time with the Denver Nuggets (2020)
On March 5, 2020, Troy signed with the Denver Nuggets.
Playing in Europe for Olimpia Milano (2021–2022)
On July 12, 2021, Troy Daniels moved to Europe. He signed a one-year deal with the EuroLeague team Olimpia Milano in Italy. His coach there was Ettore Messina. He left the Italian club on June 27, 2022.
Troy Daniels' NBA Career Highlights
Troy Daniels played for several NBA teams during his career. He was known for his ability to make three-point shots. Over his career, he played in 339 regular season games. He averaged 6.6 points per game. In the playoffs, he played in 20 games, averaging 2.9 points.
See also
In Spanish: Troy Daniels para niños
