Xavier Maurice McDaniel ( born Xavier Maurice McDaniel ; born June 4, 1963 , Columbia , South Carolina ) is an American professional basketball player .
| Xavier McDaniel | |
|---|---|
| Xavier McDaniel | |
| Completed career | |
| Position | Light forward / Heavy forward |
| Nicknames | X, X-Man |
| Growth | 201 cm |
| Weight | 99 kg |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Date of Birth | June 4, 1963 (56 years) |
| Place of Birth | Columbia , South Carolina |
| School | AC Flora (Colombia) |
| College | Wichita (1981-1985) |
| NBA Draft | 4th (1st round), 1985 , Seattle Supersonics |
| Statistics | |
| Games | 870 |
| Glasses | 13606 ( 15.6 per game) |
| Rebounds | 5313 ( 6.1 per game) |
| Gears | 1775 ( 2 average per game) |
| Hooks | 791 ( 0.9 per game) |
| Block shots | 416 ( 0.5 average per game) |
Player Career
He played the position of a light and heavy forward . He studied at Wichita State University , in 1985 was selected for the NBA Draft under the 4th number by the Seattle Supersonics team. Later he played for the Phoenix Suns , New York Knicks , Boston Celtics , Iraklis and New Jersey Nets teams. In total, the NBA spent 12 seasons. Once was included in the 1st national team newcomers NBA (1986). Once participated in the NBA All-Star Game (1988). In 1985 he was included in the 1st NCAA national team . Two years in a row he was recognized as the basketball player of the year among students at the conference of the Missouri Valley (1984-1985). In total for the career in the NBA played 870 games in which scored 13,606 points (an average of 15.6 per game), made 5,313 rebounds , 1,775 assists , 791 interception and 416 block shots .