Dan Majerle is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 14 seasons. He was known for his exceptional shooting ability and his tenacious defense. Majerle played for three different teams during his career, including the Phoenix Suns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Miami Heat.
Majerle began his basketball career at Central Michigan University, where he played for four years and was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in 1988. He was then drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 1988 NBA Draft.
Majerle quickly established himself as a key player for the Suns, earning a reputation as one of the best three-point shooters in the league. He was also known for his tough defense, often guarding the opposing team's best player. Majerle played for the Suns for eight seasons, helping the team reach the NBA Finals in 1993.
In 1995, Majerle was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played for three seasons. He continued to be a reliable scorer and defender for the Cavaliers, but the team struggled to make the playoffs during his time there.
In 1998, Majerle signed with the Miami Heat, where he played for three seasons. He was a key player for the Heat, helping the team reach the playoffs in each of his three seasons there. Majerle retired from the NBA in 2002, finishing his career with over 10,000 points and 4,000 rebounds.
After retiring from playing, Majerle went on to become a coach. He served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns from 2008 to 2013, and then became the head coach at Grand Canyon University in 2013. Majerle led the Grand Canyon Antelopes to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018.
Throughout his career, Majerle was known for his hard work, dedication, and leadership on and off the court. He was a three-time NBA All-Star and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1991. Majerle's number 9 jersey was retired by the Phoenix Suns in 2003, and he was inducted into the Central Michigan University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.
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