Dan Majerle
Real Name: Daniel Lewis Majerle, (born:
September 9, 1965
)
is a retired American professional basketball player and currently an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Known by his fans as "Thunder Dan" or "Dan the Man", he played 14 years in the NBA, primarily with the Phoenix Suns, also with the Miami Heat and, briefly, the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played for the US national team in the 1994 FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal.
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Birth name: Daniel Lewis Majerle
Born: September 9, 1965
Height: 6ft 6in
Other Name(s):
Dan Majerle
Origin: Traverse City, Michigan
Career years: 1988–2002
Biography
Majerle was born in Traverse City, Michigan. He starred for Traverse City High School (now Traverse City Central High School) and Central Michigan University
His nickname originated from his "thunderous" dunks in his early career, but as he grew older his style of play transitioned to that of a perimeter shooter and defensive specialist. He was one of the Suns better 3-point threats during their '90s playoff runs.
Reference/Source(s):
Dan Majerle. (2008, November 21). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 23:19, November 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dan_Majerle&oldid=253182165
