Adrian Delano Dantley (born February 28, 1955) is a retired American basketball player who played 15 seasons in the NBA, including seven as a member of the Utah Jazz. A forward/guard and six-time NBA All-Star, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008. In 2010, he was appointed acting head coach of the Denver Nuggets in the absence of stricken head coach George Karl.
University of Notre Dame, DeMatha Catholic High School
Nationality
American
Spouse
Dinitri Dantley
Children
Kalani Dantley, Kayla Dantley, Cameron Dantley
Awards
All-NBA Team, NBA Rookie of the Year Award, NBA All-Rookie Team
Star Sign
Pisces
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Fact
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Silver Spring, MD, USA: Started work as a school crossing guard "for the health care benefits and to have something to do." [Associated Press] [September 2012]
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Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
3
Forward/Guard for the Buffalo Braves (1976-1977), Indiana Pacers (1977), Los Angeles Lakers (1978-1979), Utah Jazz (1979-1986), Detroit Pistons (1986-1989), Dallas Mavericks (1989-1990) and Milwaukee Bucks (1990-1991).
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Named to 6 NBA All-Star West Teams (1980-1982 and 1984-1986).
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Member of 1983-1984 NBA Midwest Division Champion Utah Jazz team. Member of 1987-1988 NBA Eastern Conference Champion Detroit Pistons team. Member of 1988-1989 NBA Champion Detroit Pistons team.
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Named 1977 NBA Rookie of the Year for averaging 20.3 Points, 7.6 Rebounds, 1.9 Assists, 1.2 Steals and 36.6 Minutes per game.
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Named to 1977 NBA All-Rookie Team.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
60 Minutes Sports
2015
TV Series documentary
Himself - Basketball Player (segment "The Teacher")