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Marquis Daniels

Marquis Antwane Daniels (born January 7, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Auburn University before going undrafted in the 2003 NBA draft. He played his first three years for the Dallas Mavericks before being traded to the Indiana Pacers. Daniels then signed with the Boston Celtics in 2009 and the Milwaukee Bucks in 2012.

Marquis Daniels
Daniels with the Bucks
Auburn Tigers
PositionPlayer development coach
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (1981-01-07) January 7, 1981 (age 43)
Jasper, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeAuburn (1999–2003)
NBA draft2003: undrafted
Playing career2003–2013
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Number6, 7, 8, 4
Coaching career2018–present
Career history
As player:
2003–2006Dallas Mavericks
2006–2009Indiana Pacers
2009–2012Boston Celtics
2012–2013Milwaukee Bucks
As coach:
2018–2019Auburn (graduate assistant)
2019–presentAuburn (player development)
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

High school career

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Daniels attended Edgewater High School in his hometown Orlando, Florida, before transferring to Mt. Zion Christian Academy for his senior year.[1]

College career

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In his four-year career at Auburn, Daniels played 111 games, averaging 13.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.9 steals in 28.7 minutes per game.[2] In 2003, Auburn reached the Sweet 16 where Daniels averaged 23.3 points and 7.0 rebounds in three games, including an impressive 27-point, nine-rebound performance in a close one-point loss against the eventual national champion Syracuse.[3]

Daniels graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Sociology in just three-and-a-half years. He averaged 18.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals per game as a senior,[2] and was named to the All-SEC second team as a senior and team MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior.

Professional career

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Dallas Mavericks (2003–2006)

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After going undrafted in the 2003 NBA draft, Daniels joined the Dallas Mavericks for the 2003 NBA Summer League and later signed a one-year deal with the Mavericks. Daniels was mostly a third-stringer during his rookie season, used only when victory was all but sure. In the short minutes he was on the floor however, he showed flashes of brilliance. When Steve Nash was out with a stomach flu, head coach Don Nelson plugged in Daniels as the starting point guard and the rookie delivered with a near triple-double finishing with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists followed by a 16-point, 7 rebound and 8 assist game.[4][5]

Although his time as a starter was short, after the team played struggled with Daniels out of the starting line-up decided to bring him back and put him back in the classic small ball line-up in a 118–88 triumph over the Orlando Magic on March 28, 2004.[6] This line-up had the 6'9" Antoine Walker at center and Daniels at shooting guard, and was the permanent starting five member until their premature post-season demise. Daniels averaged 19.7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during that 10-game stretch.

In July 2004, Daniels re-joined the Mavericks for the 2004 NBA Summer League and later signed a six-year, $38 million contract with the Mavericks.[7]

Indiana Pacers (2006–2009)

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On July 12, 2006, Daniels was traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Austin Croshere.[8]

On June 30, 2009, the Pacers announced their decision to not exercise their team option on the final year of Daniels' six-year contract, making him an unrestricted free agent.[9]

Boston Celtics (2009–2012)

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On September 1, 2009, Daniels signed with Boston Celtics.[10]

On February 6, 2011, while the Celtics were playing against the Orlando Magic, Daniels collided with Magic guard Gilbert Arenas and suffered a bruised spinal cord. Daniels laid motionless on the floor for several minutes before being taken away on a stretcher. He gave the Boston crowd a thumbs up sign, and after arriving at a Boston Hospital, regained movement of his arms and legs.[11]

On February 24, 2011, Daniels was traded, along with cash considerations, to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a 2017 protected second-round draft pick.[12] On July 1, 2011, he became a free agent, departing the Kings before playing in a game for them.

On December 9, 2011, Daniels re-signed with the Boston Celtics on a one-year deal.[13]

Milwaukee Bucks (2012–2013)

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On September 25, 2012, Daniels signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.[14]

Career Statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2003–04 Dallas 56 15 18.6 .494 .306 .769 2.6 2.1 .9 .2 8.5
2004–05 Dallas 60 17 23.5 .437 .200 .737 3.6 2.1 1.4 .2 9.1
2005–06 Dallas 62 29 28.5 .480 .211 .754 3.6 2.8 1.1 .2 10.2
2006–07 Indiana 45 4 17.8 .459 .231 .700 1.8 1.3 .6 .2 7.1
2007–08 Indiana 74 1 20.9 .430 .265 .698 2.9 1.9 1.1 .2 8.2
2008–09 Indiana 54 43 31.5 .451 .200 .721 4.6 2.1 1.1 .5 13.6
2009–10 Boston 51 4 18.4 .498 .214 .607 1.9 1.3 .5 .1 5.6
2010–11 Boston 49 0 19.1 .491 .190 .684 2.3 1.3 .8 .4 5.5
2011–12 Boston 38 0 12.7 .364 .000 .739 1.7 1.2 .6 .2 3.2
2012–13 Milwaukee 59 33 18.4 .376 .278 .741 2.5 1.1 .9 .2 5.5
Career 548 146 21.4 .451 .235 .721 2.8 1.8 .9 .3 7.9

NBA Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2004 Dallas 5 5 36.8 .427 .143 .636 6.2 3.0 2.0 .6 15.8
2005 Dallas 11 0 15.0 .433 .167 .704 3.1 1.3 .5 .3 6.5
2006 Dallas 20 0 11.1 .446 .400 .762 1.1 1.3 .3 .1 3.4
2010 Boston 11 0 3.4 .385 .500 1.000 .9 .1 .0 .0 1.5
2012 Boston 15 0 6.1 .579 .000 .800 .7 .2 .1 .1 2.0
2013 Milwaukee 3 0 11.0 .545 .000 .000 1.3 1.3 .3 .0 4.0
Career 65 5 11.3 .449 .208 .733 1.7 1.0 .4 .1 4.3

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
1999–2000 Auburn 17 0 12.7 .444 .200 .500 2.6 .5 .3 .1 4.5
2000–01 Auburn 32 31 30.4 .522 .229 .645 7.0 1.6 2.2 .7 15.7
2001–02 Auburn 28 25 28.8 .442 .355 .635 5.3 4.1 1.9 .2 11.6
2002–03 Auburn 34 34 34.9 .513 .306 .673 6.2 3.3 2.3 .2 18.4
Career 111 90 28.7 .496 .296 .646 5.6 2.6 1.9 .4 13.8

Personal life

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Tattoos

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Daniels is noted for having several tattoos inscribed on different parts of his body. The tattoos range from a detailed map of Florida that covers his entire back, a caricature of a man blowing his head off with a shotgun on his lower right arm, and Chinese characters on his other arm which were intended to represent his initials, but translate to English as "healthy woman roof". Also, he has an entire Bible verse on his chest, which he used to read to his paralyzed grandmother.[15]

Rap career

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Outside basketball, Daniels also has a career in the hip-hop industry, going by his stage name, "Q6".[16] One of his top singles is "Kome Here Nikki".[17] Daniels has collaborated with many artists including Torrence "Lil Boosie" Hatch, Gucci Mane,[18] and [19] Trina.[19]

Coaching career

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In retirement, Daniels has also begun to coach. He is currently serving as an assistant men's basketball coach at his alma mater, Auburn University.[20]

References

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  1. ^ Kauffman, Scott (December 10, 1998). "Former Edgewater Star Daniels To Visit – With New Teammates". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Marquis Daniels Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  3. ^ "Auburn vs. Syracuse". USAToday.com. March 28, 2003. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  4. ^ "SuperSonics vs Mavericks, March 2, 2004". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "Mavericks vs Timberwolves, March 3, 2004". Basketball Reference. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "Mavericks vs Magic, March 28, 2004". Basketball Reference. Retrieved November 13, 2004.
  7. ^ "Daniels gets six-year deal; Harris signs". ESPN. July 2, 2004. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  8. ^ "Mavs trade Marquis Daniels to Pacers for Austin Croshere". InsideHoops.com. July 12, 2006. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  9. ^ "Pacers won't pick up Daniels' option". ESPN. June 30, 2009. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  10. ^ "Celtics sign former Pacer Daniels". ESPN. September 1, 2009. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  11. ^ "Marquis Daniels has bruised spine". ESPN. February 7, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  12. ^ "Kings Acquire Marquis Daniels". NBA.com. February 24, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  13. ^ "Celtics Sign Marquis Daniels". NBA.com. December 9, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  14. ^ "Bucks Sign Marquis Daniels". NBA.com. September 25, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  15. ^ "ALL MARQUIS DANIELS TATTOOS". TattooMagz.com. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  16. ^ Shropshire, Terry (September 28, 2012). "NBA Player Marquis Daniels Powers His Way to Rap Respectability". RollingOut.com. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  17. ^ "Kome Here Nikki". Youtube. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  18. ^ Mane, Gucci. "Pussy & Patron". Youtube. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  19. ^ a b Acosta, David. "An Interview with the Boston Celtics' Marquis Daniels". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  20. ^ "Marquis Daniels". Auburn Tigers. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
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