Brad Daugherty
Basketball player and sportscaster

Born
October 19th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA), primarily with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Achieved All-Star status in 1992 and was inducted into the Cavaliers' All-Time Team. Transitioned into a career in broadcasting, serving as a sportscaster on various networks, and became involved in motorsports commentary.
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1992
Won a gold medal with the USA National Team at the 1986 FIBA World Championship
Inducted into the Cleveland Cavaliers' All-Time Team
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