Last Updated on September 7, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Danny Ainge:

  • Full Name: Daniel Ray Ainge
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: 65 years old
  • Hometown: Eugene, Oregon, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) (estimated based on position)
  • Shoe Size: 14 (estimated based on NBA data)
  • Jersey Number: #44, #22, #9
  • Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
  • High School: North Eugene High School (Eugene, OR)
  • College: Brigham Young University (BYU)
  • NBA Draft: 1981, 2nd round (31st overall) by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1981–1989)
    • Sacramento Kings (1989–1990)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1990–1992)
    • Phoenix Suns (1992–1995)
  • Championship Rings: 2 (1984, 1986 with the Boston Celtics)
  • Kids: Danny Ainge has six children: Austin, Tanner, Cooper, Crew, Ashley, and Taylor Ainge.
  • Siblings: Danny has a brother named Doug Ainge.

Fun Facts

Danny Ainge is widely known for his role as an NBA executive, having served as the President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics for many years, helping to construct the 2008 championship team. He is currently serving as the CEO of Basketball Operations for the Utah Jazz. Ainge also played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays before focusing solely on basketball.