Danny Fortson was a professional basketball player who played in the NBA for nine seasons. He was known for his physicality and toughness on the court, as well as his rebounding and scoring abilities.
Fortson began his basketball career at the University of Cincinnati, where he played for four years and was named the Conference USA Player of the Year in 1997. He was then selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft, but was traded to the Denver Nuggets before the start of the season.
Fortson played for the Nuggets for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1999. He played for the Celtics for two seasons, and then spent one season with the Golden State Warriors before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2003.
Fortson played for the Mavericks for two seasons, and then spent one season with the Seattle SuperSonics before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006. He played for the Grizzlies for one season before retiring from the NBA in 2007.
Throughout his career, Fortson was known for his physical play and his ability to rebound and score. He was a strong presence in the paint, and was often called upon to defend the opposing team's best players. He was also known for his toughness and his willingness to play through injuries.
Despite his success on the court, Fortson's career was also marked by controversy. He was suspended multiple times for on-court incidents, including a 10-game suspension in 2001 for throwing a punch at an opposing player. He was also fined multiple times for his behavior on the court.
Despite these incidents, Fortson was a respected player in the NBA, and was known for his work ethic and his dedication to the game. He was a fan favorite in many of the cities where he played, and was known for his willingness to interact with fans and sign autographs.
Today, Fortson is retired from basketball, but his legacy lives on in the NBA. He is remembered as a tough, physical player who was always willing to do whatever it took to help his team win.
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