Danny Granger is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for ten seasons. He was born on April 20, 1983, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended Grace King High School in Metairie, Louisiana. Granger played college basketball at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year in 2005.
Granger was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 17th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. He spent the majority of his career with the Pacers, where he established himself as one of the team's top players. Granger was a versatile forward who could score from anywhere on the court, and he was known for his ability to hit three-pointers.
In his second season with the Pacers, Granger emerged as a star player. He averaged 19.6 points per game and was named the NBA's Most Improved Player. Granger continued to play at a high level over the next few seasons, earning All-Star honors in 2009 and 2012.
However, Granger's career was derailed by injuries. He missed most of the 2012-13 season with a knee injury, and he was never able to fully regain his form after that. Granger was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014, but he played in just 17 games for the team before being waived.
Granger signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2014, but he played in just 12 games for the team before being traded to the Phoenix Suns. He was waived by the Suns shortly thereafter, and he announced his retirement from the NBA in 2015.
Despite his injury troubles, Granger had a successful NBA career. He averaged 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game over the course of his career, and he was one of the league's top scorers during his prime. Granger was also a respected leader in the locker room, and he was known for his work ethic and professionalism.
Since retiring from the NBA, Granger has remained involved in basketball. He has worked as a television analyst for NBA games, and he has also been involved in various charitable endeavors. Granger is widely regarded as one of the best players in Pacers history, and he will always be remembered for his scoring prowess and leadership on the court.
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