Daniels was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in 1968 and was immediately traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played for the Timberwolves for two seasons before being traded to the Indiana Pacers in 1970. He would remain with the Pacers for the rest of his career.
During his time with the Pacers, Daniels was a dominant force in the NBA. He was a three-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1975. He was also a two-time NBA champion, winning titles in 1973 and 1974.
Daniels was known for his rebounding and defensive ability. He was a four-time NBA rebounding champion and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1975. He was also a two-time ABA All-Star and was named to the ABA All-Defensive First Team in 1972.
Daniels retired from the NBA in 1979 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. He was also inducted into the Indiana Pacers Hall of Fame in 2012.
Throughout his career, Daniels was a dominant force in the NBA and ABA. He was a three-time All-Star, a two-time NBA champion, and a four-time NBA rebounding champion. He was also a two-time ABA All-Star and was named to the ABA All-Defensive First Team in 1972. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Indiana Pacers Hall of Fame in 2012.
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