Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that signed free agent shooting guard/small forward Marquis Daniels. Here is the official press release from the Bucks:
Daniels plays extremely hard, and is a reliable player. He'll give you everything he's got on the basketball court. On February 6, 2011, while the Celtics were playing against the Orlando Magic, Daniels collided with Magic guard Gilbert Arenas
and suffered a bruised spinal cord. Daniels lay motionless on the floor
for several minutes before being taken away on a stretcher. He gave the
Boston crowd a thumbs up sign, and after arriving at a Boston Hospital
regained movement of his arms and legs. On February 24, 2011, Daniels was traded to the Sacramento Kings along with cash for a protected 2017 second-round draft pick.
This trade helped the Celtics reduce their luxury tax and also helped
the Kings increase their salary cap to go over the league's minimum. The trade also gave the Celtics a trade exception and a roster spot. He never played any games for the Kings, and became a free agent on July 1, 2011.
Daniels takes a lot of pride in the art of ink on his body. The tattoos range from a detailed map of Florida that covers his entire back, a caricature of a man blowing his head off with a shotgun on his lower right arm, and Chinese characters on his other arm which were intended to represent his initials, but translate to English as "healthy woman roof". Also, he has an entire bible verse on his chest, which he used to read to his paralyzed grandmother
It's likely that, much like everything the Bucks do, the fans wont like this acquisition. I however, do. He's a high energy guy who can do a little bit of everything. He's a good defender and can play the 2 or 3. His presence will somewhat threaten other Bucks, which will likely make them work harder for their minutes. He gives us great depth, which is something the Bucks haven't had in years past, minus last season. Hopefully he can get involved in our offense and be apart of some big plays this season.
Until next time, Beers, Brats, and Championships.
-Andrew Vrchota (@WSB_Andrew)
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"The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent guard-forward Marquis Daniels (6-6, 200), General Manager John Hammond announced today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed in accordance with team policy.
Despite going undrafted in the 2003 NBA Draft, Daniels, 31, has carved out a nine-year NBA career with stops in Dallas, Indiana and Boston. The Auburn University product has averaged better than 10 points per game in a season on two occasions (10.2 ppg with Dallas in 2005-06; 13.6 ppg for Indiana in 2008-09), and he owns career averages of 8.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 489 games (113 starts). Daniel’s best statistical season came in 2008-09 when, in addition to the 13.6 points per game, he added 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals while starting 43 of the 54 contests in which he appeared.
Daniel’s teams have advanced to the postseason in five of his nine NBA seasons, where he has averaged 4.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 62 career playoff appearances. Daniels appeared in 20 playoff games with Dallas in 2006 when the Mavericks reached the NBA Finals before falling to Miami in six games."
Daniels plays extremely hard, and is a reliable player. He'll give you everything he's got on the basketball court. On February 6, 2011, while the Celtics were playing against the Orlando Magic, Daniels collided with Magic guard Gilbert Arenas
and suffered a bruised spinal cord. Daniels lay motionless on the floor
for several minutes before being taken away on a stretcher. He gave the
Boston crowd a thumbs up sign, and after arriving at a Boston Hospital
regained movement of his arms and legs. On February 24, 2011, Daniels was traded to the Sacramento Kings along with cash for a protected 2017 second-round draft pick.
This trade helped the Celtics reduce their luxury tax and also helped
the Kings increase their salary cap to go over the league's minimum. The trade also gave the Celtics a trade exception and a roster spot. He never played any games for the Kings, and became a free agent on July 1, 2011. Daniels takes a lot of pride in the art of ink on his body. The tattoos range from a detailed map of Florida that covers his entire back, a caricature of a man blowing his head off with a shotgun on his lower right arm, and Chinese characters on his other arm which were intended to represent his initials, but translate to English as "healthy woman roof". Also, he has an entire bible verse on his chest, which he used to read to his paralyzed grandmother
It's likely that, much like everything the Bucks do, the fans wont like this acquisition. I however, do. He's a high energy guy who can do a little bit of everything. He's a good defender and can play the 2 or 3. His presence will somewhat threaten other Bucks, which will likely make them work harder for their minutes. He gives us great depth, which is something the Bucks haven't had in years past, minus last season. Hopefully he can get involved in our offense and be apart of some big plays this season.
Until next time, Beers, Brats, and Championships.
-Andrew Vrchota (@WSB_Andrew)
Follow us on Twitter for up to date news on Brewers, Packers, Badgers, Bucks and more. Live in game commentary, breaking news, previews, and post game discussion. @WISportsBlog @WSB_Andrew @WSB_Nick @WSB_Brandon @WSB_Mike @WSB_Harrison @WSB_Jason. Finally, find us on Instagram! (wisportsblog)
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