Dan Majerle Bio (Biography)
Real name:
Daniel Lewis Majerle
Date of birth:
September 9. 1965
Place of birth:
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Astrology Sign:
Virgo
Height:
6' 6" (1.98 m)
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Biography
Daniel Lewis Majerle, an American former professional basketball player, an NBA All-Star playing for Phoenix Suns who grown up from a player who jumped on the move to the basket to one of the league's premiere three-point shooter. He completed Physical Education at Central Michigan. He was nicknamed "Thunder" for his rugged play and three-point marksmanship.
Dan Maherle was born in September 9, 1965, Traverse City, Michigan, Dan played college ball at Central Michigan until 1988. Thereafter, he was selected by the Phoenix Suns in 1988 NBA Draft. His unbound performance and his attitude of commitment toward his team is a tribute to his all-around athletic ability, and his competitive sentiments were crucial to the success of Phoenix Suns in the early 1990's. He played with Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Majerle was inducted into the Suns, "Ring of Honor" on March 9, 2003. He had a great outside shot along with his excellent defensive skills. He has set an example of work ethic to the Suns in his final season in the NBA.
During his career, he was elected for the All-Star team three times, in which he did not even start for his own team. In addition, he was elected for the 1994 Dream Team, a team that dominated the 1994 World Championships.
He was named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year in 1988. He was selected 3 times to the NBA All-Star game and 2 times to the NBA All-Defensive 2nd team. Majerle holds the record for most 3 pointers made in an NBA final series with 17. He also won the Shooting Stars contest with Shawn Marrion and Becky Hammon at 2005 NBA All-Star weekend. Dan was an avid golfer. He plays on the Celebrity Golf Association Tour. He has a "Majerle's Sports Grill" in downtown Phoenix.
Dan Maherle was born in September 9, 1965, Traverse City, Michigan, Dan played college ball at Central Michigan until 1988. Thereafter, he was selected by the Phoenix Suns in 1988 NBA Draft. His unbound performance and his attitude of commitment toward his team is a tribute to his all-around athletic ability, and his competitive sentiments were crucial to the success of Phoenix Suns in the early 1990's. He played with Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Majerle was inducted into the Suns, "Ring of Honor" on March 9, 2003. He had a great outside shot along with his excellent defensive skills. He has set an example of work ethic to the Suns in his final season in the NBA.
During his career, he was elected for the All-Star team three times, in which he did not even start for his own team. In addition, he was elected for the 1994 Dream Team, a team that dominated the 1994 World Championships.
He was named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year in 1988. He was selected 3 times to the NBA All-Star game and 2 times to the NBA All-Defensive 2nd team. Majerle holds the record for most 3 pointers made in an NBA final series with 17. He also won the Shooting Stars contest with Shawn Marrion and Becky Hammon at 2005 NBA All-Star weekend. Dan was an avid golfer. He plays on the Celebrity Golf Association Tour. He has a "Majerle's Sports Grill" in downtown Phoenix.