Dan Roundfield

American basketball player and All-Star

Dan Roundfield - American basketball player and All-Star
Born

1953
72 years ago

Died

August 6th, 2012
12 years ago — 59 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball in the NBA from 1975 to 1986. Spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Hawks. Also played for the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. Recognized for defensive skills and rebounding ability. Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1980. Participated in playoff appearances and contributed to team success during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1980

Played for Atlanta Hawks primarily

Contributed to playoff appearances

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