August 6, 2012(2012-08-06) (aged 59) San Nicolas Zuid, Aruba
Listed height
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight
205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school
Chadsey (Detroit, Michigan)
College
Central Michigan (1972–1975)
NBA draft
1975: 2nd round, 28th overall pick
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career
1975–1988
Position
Power forward
Number
32, 5
Career history
1975–1978
Indiana Pacers
1978–1984
Atlanta Hawks
1984–1985
Detroit Pistons
1985–1987
Washington Bullets
1987–1988
Auxilium Torino
Career highlights and awards
3× NBA All-Star (1980–1982)
All-NBA Second Team (1980)
3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1980, 1982, 1983)
2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1981, 1984)
MAC Player of the Year (1975)
2× First-team All-MAC (1974, 1975)
No. 32 retired by Central Michigan Chippewas
Career ABA and NBA statistics
Points
11,657 (14.3 ppg)
Rebounds
7,502 (9.2 rpg)
Blocks
1,160 (1.4 bpg)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Danny Thomas Roundfield (May 26, 1953 – August 6, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. The 6'8" forward/center graduated from Detroit's Chadsey Senior High School in 1971. On the collegiate scene, Roundfield was twice selected to the All-Mid-American Conference Team for Central Michigan University; he was also the 1975 MAC Player of the Year.
Roundfield spent 12 seasons in the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association, playing for the Indiana Pacers (1975–1978), Atlanta Hawks (1978–1984), Detroit Pistons (1984–1985), and Washington Bullets (1985–1987). Then he moved to Turin, Italy, and played a season for Auxilium Torino.
Roundfield earned a reputation as a strong rebounder and tenacious defender, and during his career he was named to five NBA All-Defensive teams and three All-Star teams. His nickname was Dr. Rounds.
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