Mel Daniels
Career Overview

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Mel Daniels, a towering presence in the world of basketball, began his professional career with the Minnesota Muskies in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Drafted in 1967, Daniels quickly established himself as a dominant force on the court. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches, his physicality and skill set made him a formidable opponent for any team. After

Mel Daniels, a towering presence in the world of basketball, began his professional career with the Minnesota Muskies in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Drafted in 1967, Daniels quickly established himself as a dominant force on the court. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches, his physicality and skill set made him a formidable opponent for any team. After

Career Stats

ABA 1968-1975

Points

11,739

#4 All-Time

Blocks

351

#10 All-Time

Rebounds

9,494

#1 All-Time

PPG

18.7

#19 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1968

Minnesota Muskies (ABA)

Player

1969-1974

Indiana Pacers (ABA)

Player

1975

Memphis Sounds (ABA)

Player

1977

New York Nets (NBA)

Player

1989

Indiana Pacers (NBA)

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Born Jul 20th, 1944

Height / Weight 6' 9" 220 lbs

School New Mexico

Position C

Jersey #s 34 · 9

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