Danny Ferry

Basketball player and manager, Cleveland Cavaliers

Danny Ferry - Basketball player and manager, Cleveland Cavaliers
Born

October 17th, 1966
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played basketball at Duke University, achieving All-American honors. Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers as the second overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft, later traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Played for the Cavaliers from 1989 to 1996, contributing to the team's playoff appearances. After retiring as a player, transitioned into a front-office role, serving as general manager for the Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks. His management tenure involved assisting in the team building for successful playoff contending rosters.

Second overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft

Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Served as general manager for the Atlanta Hawks

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