Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about Adrian Dantley:

  • Full Name: Adrian Delano Dantley
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 28, 1955
  • Hometown: Washington, D.C.
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 208 lbs (94 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 4, 44, 7, and 45 during his career
  • Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
  • High School: DeMatha Catholic High School (Hyattsville, Maryland)
  • College: University of Notre Dame (1973–1976)
  • NBA Draft: 1976, Round 1, Pick 6 by the Buffalo Braves
  • Teams Played For:
    • Buffalo Braves (1976–1977)
    • Indiana Pacers (1977–1978)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1977–1979)
    • Utah Jazz (1979–1986)
    • Detroit Pistons (1986–1989)
    • Dallas Mavericks (1989–1990)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1990)
  • Championship Rings: None (though he played in the NBA Finals with the Detroit Pistons in 1988)
  • Kids: Has four children, including sons Cameron and Kevin, and daughters Kalani and Kayla
  • Siblings: Specific details about siblings are not widely disclosed

Fun Facts

  • Adrian Dantley was a prolific scorer, known for his efficiency in the post and midrange game. He averaged 24.3 points per game over his NBA career.
  • He was a 6-time NBA All-Star and won the NBA Scoring Title twice (1981, 1984).
  • Dantley was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008 for his remarkable contributions to the game.
  • At Notre Dame, Dantley was a consensus All-American and helped lead the team to several NCAA Tournament appearances.
  • He briefly served as an assistant coach in the NBA and worked in education after retiring from professional basketball.