Daniel Gafford is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks. He previously played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft.
Daniel Gafford Biography
Daniel Gafford, born October 1, 1998, is an American professional basketball player who played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He plays both power forward and center positions. Gafford was a four-star recruit in high school and received offers from multiple schools, including Kansas, Vanderbilt, and Florida. He moved to Arkansas on August 1, 2015, where he also played football and was part of the marching band.
Gafford’s high school career included playing football as a wide receiver until ninth grade at El Dorado High School. He recorded a perfect 8 for 8 shooting, 7 rebounds, and 6 blocks against Minnesota in his first start for the Razorbacks. He also recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven blocks against No. 14 Auburn.
After an 11.8 point and 6.2 rebound season as a freshman, Gafford declared he would not be entering the 2018 NBA draft but would return to Arkansas for his second year. He was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team following his first year of play. In his sophomore season at Arkansas, Gafford saw an increase in stats, finishing with an average of 16.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.
The Chicago Bulls selected Gafford with the 38th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He made his NBA debut on October 26, 2019, contributing a rebound off the bench during an 84-108 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Gafford suffered a thumb injury on January 15, 2020, and was out for two to four weeks due to a dislocated thumb.
Gafford was moved to the Washington Wizards on March 25, 2021, as part of a three-team deal that included the Boston Celtics. He set a record-breaking 84.6% field goal percentage during the 2021 NBA playoffs. He signed a three-year, $40.2 million contract with the Wizards on October 18, 2021.
Daniel Gafford Age
As of February 2024 he was 25 years of age.
Daniel Gafford Nationality
He is an American.
Daniel Gafford Height & Weight
Gafford stands at a height of 6ft 10 inches and weighs 106kg .
Daniel Gafford Family
He was born to Teresa Frazier and Wayne Gafford. He has a younger brother named Jeremiah Frazier.
Daniel Gafford Wife
Gafford is married to DeShundra Gafford. They have been married since June 2022.
Daniel Gafford Children
Details about Gafford’s children are still not known.
Daniel Gafford Net Worth
Gafford has a net worth estimated to be about $5 million as of 2023.
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