Melvin Joe Daniels
(Big Mel, Big D)
Position: Center ▪ Shoots: Right
6-9, 220lb (206cm, 99kg)
Born: July 20, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan us
Died: October 30, 2015
Colleges: Southeastern Iowa Community College, West Burlington Campus, New Mexico
High School: Pershing in Detroit, Michigan
Draft: Cincinnati Royals, 1st round (9th pick, 9th overall), 1967 NBA Draft
NBA Debut: October 22, 1976 ▪ ABA Debut: October 22, 1967
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2012 (Full List)
Career Length: 9 years
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