Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a comprehensive overview of Brad Daugherty:

  • Full Name: Bradley Lee Daugherty
  • Nickname: Big Dukie
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on October 19, 1965
  • Hometown: Black Mountain, North Carolina
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (224cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: 43 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Charles D. Owen High School in Black Mountain, North Carolina
  • College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (North Carolina Tar Heels)
  • Draft: 1st overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Championship Rings: None (Did not win an NBA Championship)
  • Kids: A daughter; Colton Daugherty
  • Siblings: Brad Daugherty has a brother, Ken Daugherty.
  • Teams Played For: Cleveland Cavaliers (1986–1994)
  • Retirement Age: 28
  • Retirement Year: 1993-1994 (with Cleveland Cavaliers)

Brad Daugherty was known for his skills as a dominant center in the NBA, but his career was cut short due to back injuries. After retiring from basketball, he transitioned into a successful career as a NASCAR team owner and commentator.