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==Professional career== |
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On November 21, 1978, Roundfield scored a career best 38 points, along with grabbing 10 rebounds, in a 113-107 win over the [[San Diego Clippers]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dan Roundfield Career High 38 Points |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/dan-roundfield-career-high |website=Statmuse}}</ref> In the [[1979 NBA Playoffs]], Roundfield led the Hawks to a first round win over the Rockets while averaging 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks a game.<ref>{{cite web |title=1979 NBA Eastern Conference First Round |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1979-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-hawks-vs-rockets.html |website=Basketball Reference}}</ref> However, in the following round, the Hawks would be eliminated by the defending champion [[Washington Bullets]] in a tough seven game series.<ref>{{cite web |title=1979 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Hawks vs. Bullets |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1979-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-hawks-vs-bullets.html |website=Basketball Reference}}</ref> Roundfield was selected to the NBA Eastern Conference All-Star team in three consecutive seasons from 1980 to 1982. He made the most of his 1980 All-Star appearance debut, scoring 18 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in 27 minutes coming off the bench. He came close to winning the game's MVP award for his performance, but was overshadowed by fellow Detroit product [[George Gervin]]'s 34-point output. In the [[1982 NBA Playoffs]], Roundfield scored a career playoff high 29 points, in a deciding Game 2 loss to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] in a best of three first round series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dan Roundfield Postseason Career High 29 Points |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/dan-roundfield-career-high-playoffs |website=Statmuse}}</ref> On June 18, 1984, Roundfield was traded by the Hawks to the [[Detroit Pistons]] for [[Antoine Carr]], [[Cliff Levingston]], a 1986 2nd round draft pick, and a 1987 2nd round draft pick. A year later, he was traded by the Pistons to the [[Washington Bullets]] for [[Rick Mahorn]] and [[Mike Gibson (basketball)|Mike Gibson]].<ref>[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/roundda01.html Dan Roundfield Transactions]</ref> |
On November 21, 1978, Roundfield scored a career best 38 points, along with grabbing 10 rebounds, in a 113-107 win over the [[San Diego Clippers]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dan Roundfield Career High 38 Points |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/dan-roundfield-career-high |website=Statmuse}}</ref> In the [[1979 NBA Playoffs]], Roundfield led the Hawks to a first round win over the Rockets while averaging 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks a game.<ref>{{cite web |title=1979 NBA Eastern Conference First Round |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1979-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-hawks-vs-rockets.html |website=Basketball Reference}}</ref> However, in the following round, the Hawks would be eliminated by the defending champion [[Washington Bullets]] in a tough seven game series.<ref>{{cite web |title=1979 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Hawks vs. Bullets |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1979-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-hawks-vs-bullets.html |website=Basketball Reference}}</ref> Roundfield was selected to the NBA Eastern Conference All-Star team in three consecutive seasons from 1980 to 1982. He made the most of his 1980 All-Star appearance debut, scoring 18 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in 27 minutes coming off the bench. He came close to winning the game's MVP award for his performance, but was overshadowed by fellow Detroit product [[George Gervin]]'s 34-point output. In the [[1982 NBA Playoffs]], Roundfield scored a career playoff high 29 points, in a deciding Game 2 loss to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] in a best of three first round series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dan Roundfield Postseason Career High 29 Points |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/dan-roundfield-career-high-playoffs |website=Statmuse}}</ref> |
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On June 18, 1984, Roundfield was traded by the Hawks to the [[Detroit Pistons]] for [[Antoine Carr]], [[Cliff Levingston]], a 1986 2nd round draft pick, and a 1987 2nd round draft pick. A year later, he was traded by the Pistons to the [[Washington Bullets]] for [[Rick Mahorn]] and [[Mike Gibson (basketball)|Mike Gibson]].<ref>[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/roundda01.html Dan Roundfield Transactions]</ref> After a season playing for [[Auxilium Torino]] in Italy, Roundfield retired in 1988.<ref>[https://www.nba.com/hawks/features/dan-roundfield-backbone-early-80s-hawks-teams Dan Roundfield: The "Backbone" of Early 80s Hawks Teams]</ref> |
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==NBA career statistics== |
==NBA career statistics== |
Revision as of 15:04, 16 January 2023
Personal information | |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan | May 26, 1953
Died | August 6, 2012 San Nicolas Zuid, Aruba | (aged 59)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Chadsey (Detroit, Michigan) |
College | Central Michigan (1972–1975) |
NBA draft | 1975: 2nd round, 28th overall pick |
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
Playing career | 1975–1988 |
Position | Power forward |
Number | 32, 5 |
Career history | |
1975–1978 | Indiana Pacers |
1978–1984 | Atlanta Hawks |
1984–1985 | Detroit Pistons |
1985–1987 | Washington Bullets |
1987–1988 | Auxilium Torino |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
Points | 11,657 (14.3 ppg) |
Rebounds | 7,502 (9.2 rpg) |
Blocks | 1,160 (1.4 bpg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com |
Danny Thomas Roundfield (May 26, 1953 – August 6, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. The 6'8" forward/center graduated from Detroit's Chadsey Senior High School in 1971. On the collegiate scene, Roundfield was twice selected to the All-Mid-American Conference Team for Central Michigan University; he was also the 1975 MAC Player of the Year.
Roundfield spent 12 seasons in the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association, playing for the Indiana Pacers (1975–1978), Atlanta Hawks (1978–1984), Detroit Pistons (1984–1985), and Washington Bullets (1985–1987). Then he moved to Turin, Italy, and played a season for Auxilium Torino.
Roundfield earned a reputation as a strong rebounder and tenacious defender, and during his career he was named to five NBA All-Defensive teams and three All-Star teams. His nickname was Dr. Rounds.
Professional career
On November 21, 1978, Roundfield scored a career best 38 points, along with grabbing 10 rebounds, in a 113-107 win over the San Diego Clippers.[1] In the 1979 NBA Playoffs, Roundfield led the Hawks to a first round win over the Rockets while averaging 18 points, 15 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks a game.[2] However, in the following round, the Hawks would be eliminated by the defending champion Washington Bullets in a tough seven game series.[3] Roundfield was selected to the NBA Eastern Conference All-Star team in three consecutive seasons from 1980 to 1982. He made the most of his 1980 All-Star appearance debut, scoring 18 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in 27 minutes coming off the bench. He came close to winning the game's MVP award for his performance, but was overshadowed by fellow Detroit product George Gervin's 34-point output. In the 1982 NBA Playoffs, Roundfield scored a career playoff high 29 points, in a deciding Game 2 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in a best of three first round series.[4]
On June 18, 1984, Roundfield was traded by the Hawks to the Detroit Pistons for Antoine Carr, Cliff Levingston, a 1986 2nd round draft pick, and a 1987 2nd round draft pick. A year later, he was traded by the Pistons to the Washington Bullets for Rick Mahorn and Mike Gibson.[5] After a season playing for Auxilium Torino in Italy, Roundfield retired in 1988.[6]
NBA career statistics
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 |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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1975–76 | Indiana (ABA) | 67 | – | 11.4 | .424 | .000 | .631 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 5.1 |
1976–77 | Indiana (NBA) | 61 | – | 27.0 | .466 | – | .686 | 8.5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 13.9 |
1977–78 | Indiana (NBA) | 79 | – | 30.7 | .489 | – | .727 | 10.2 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 13.4 |
1978–79 | Atlanta (NBA) | 80 | – | 31.7 | .504 | – | .714 | 10.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 15.3 |
1979–80 | Atlanta (NBA) | 81 | – | 32.0 | .499 | .000 | .710 | 10.3 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 16.5 |
1980–81 | Atlanta (NBA) | 63 | – | 33.8 | .527 | .000 | .721 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 17.6 |
1981–82 | Atlanta (NBA) | 61 | 58 | 36.3 | .466 | .200 | .760 | 11.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 18.6 |
1982–83 | Atlanta (NBA) | 77 | 76 | 36.5 | .470 | .185 | .749 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 19.0 |
1983–84 | Atlanta (NBA) | 73 | 72 | 35.8 | .485 | .000 | .770 | 9.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 18.9 |
1984–85 | Detroit (NBA) | 56 | 43 | 26.6 | .467 | .000 | .781 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 10.9 |
1985–86 | Washington (NBA) | 79 | 21 | 29.4 | .488 | .000 | .754 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 11.6 |
1986–87 | Washington (NBA) | 36 | 0 | 18.6 | .409 | .200 | .792 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 6.6 |
Career | 813 | 270 | 29.7 | .482 | .111 | .735 | 9.2 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 14.3 | |
All-Star | 1 | 0 | 27.0 | .467 | – | .444 | 13.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 18.0 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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1976 | Indiana (ABA) | 2 | – | 12.5 | .583 | – | .889 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 |
1979 | Atlanta (NBA) | 9 | – | 37.6 | .459 | – | .800 | 11.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 17.6 |
1980 | Atlanta (NBA) | 5 | – | 34.8 | .464 | .000 | .629 | 11.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 17.2 |
1982 | Atlanta (NBA) | 2 | – | 42.5 | .472 | – | .571 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 21.0 |
1983 | Atlanta (NBA) | 3 | – | 41.3 | .480 | .000 | .455 | 14.0 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 17.7 |
1984 | Atlanta (NBA) | 5 | – | 38.2 | .435 | 1.000 | .714 | 8.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 17.2 |
1985 | Detroit (NBA) | 9 | 8 | 23.9 | .485 | – | .941 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 9.1 |
1986 | Washington (NBA) | 5 | 0 | 35.4 | .528 | .000 | .824 | 9.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 14.0 |
Career | 40 | 8 | 33.2 | .473 | .250 | .732 | 9.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 15.0 |
Personal life
Roundfield lived in Atlanta, where he worked for Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
Roundfield died at Baby Beach in San Nicolas Zuid, Aruba in August 2012, drowning after helping his wife, Bernadine, to safety.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ "Dan Roundfield Career High 38 Points". Statmuse.
- ^ "1979 NBA Eastern Conference First Round". Basketball Reference.
- ^ "1979 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Hawks vs. Bullets". Basketball Reference.
- ^ "Dan Roundfield Postseason Career High 29 Points". Statmuse.
- ^ Dan Roundfield Transactions
- ^ Dan Roundfield: The "Backbone" of Early 80s Hawks Teams
- ^ Cunningham, Michael (August 7, 2012). "Former Hawks All-Star Dan Roundfield drowns in Aruba". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Lake, Thomas (August 17, 2012). "Sad goodbye to Danny Roundfield, who died heroically saving his wife". CNN Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ Araton, Harvey (August 18, 2013). "An N.B.A. All-Star's Ultimate Sacrifice". The New York Times. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
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