Danny Manning
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Daniel Ricardo "Danny" Manning (born May 17, 1966 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
) is a retired American
professional basketball
player in the National Basketball Association
. He is an assistant basketball coach at his alma mater
, the University of Kansas
Jayhawks
. Manning won the National Championship with the Jayhawks in 1988 as a player, and again on the coaching staff in 2008. He is the son of former NBA player Ed Manning
.
history, he led the 1988 Kansas Jayhawks to the National Championship against the Oklahoma Sooners. Manning left KU as its men's basketball program's all-time leading scorer and rebounder after leading the Jayhawks
to the 1986 Final Four
and the 1988 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
Championship. The 6-foot-10 forward was the all-time leading scorer in the Big Eight Conference
with 2,951 career points. He won the Wooden
, Naismith
, and Eastman Awards as the college player of the year in 1988. In Kansas's 83-79 victory over the University of Oklahoma
in the 1988 NCAA Final, Manning recorded 31 points, 18 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocked shots. For his seemingly single-handed performance in propelling the underdog Jayhawks to the title, as well as the Jayhawks' less-than-impressive record going into the NCAA tournament (21-11, most losses of any NCAA champion), the 1988 Kansas team was nicknamed "Danny and the Miracles" and Manning was honored as Most Outstanding Player
in the tournament. A two-time All-America
n while at KU, Manning was later named the Big Eight Player of the Decade.
Manning was selected to the last all-amateur USA national basketball team in 1988, which competed at the Summer Olympics
in Seoul, South Korea. The team won the bronze medal, but was viewed as a disappointment, as they had been heavy favorites to win the gold until their loss to the Soviet Union in a semi-final game. Manning failed to score even a single point in that game, and afterward called it "one of the biggest disappointments of my life."
in the 1988 NBA Draft
and spent more than a decade in the league. During his NBA Career, Manning scored 12,367 points and averaged 14.0 points per game. He played only 26 games as a rookie after a torn anterior cruciate ligament required him to undergo arthroscopic
knee surgery, but returned for the 1989-1990 season. His most productive NBA season was 1992-1993
, when he averaged 22.8 points a game and was selected to play in the All-Star Game
. He was also selected as an All-Star the following season.
Continuing knee problems forced Manning to become a part-time player in 1996 after he had undergone two more surgeries. He won the 1997-1998
Sixth Man Award
as the best reserve player in the NBA, averaging 13.5 points while playing about 26 minutes a game. At the time Manning held the distinction of being the first NBA player to have returned to play after reconstructive surgeries on both knees (a feat since duplicated by Kenyon Martin
and Amar'e Stoudemire). Manning was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks
in 1999, but played for different teams during each of his final four seasons in the league.
as director of student-athlete development and team manager under KU basketball coach Bill Self
. Manning was promoted to Assistant Coach at the end of the 2006-07 season as a replacement for Tim Jankovich
who left the Kansas staff to take the position of Head Coach at Illinois State University
. Manning has become a key component of the Jayhawks coaching staff, filling vital roles in both recruiting and his work training the team's big men.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg is a city in Forrest County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 44,779 at the 2000 census . It is the county seat of Forrest County...
) is a retired American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player in the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
. He is an assistant basketball coach at his alma mater
Alma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
, the University of Kansas
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks
The sports teams at the University of Kansas are known as the Jayhawks. They are one of three schools in the state of Kansas that participate in NCAA Division I. The Jayhawks are also a member of the Big 12 Conference...
. Manning won the National Championship with the Jayhawks in 1988 as a player, and again on the coaching staff in 2008. He is the son of former NBA player Ed Manning
Ed Manning
Edward R. Manning was an American professional basketball player and college and NBA assistant coach. He was the father of former NBA player Danny Manning....
.
College career
Considered one of the greatest players in University of KansasUniversity of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
history, he led the 1988 Kansas Jayhawks to the National Championship against the Oklahoma Sooners. Manning left KU as its men's basketball program's all-time leading scorer and rebounder after leading the Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks
The sports teams at the University of Kansas are known as the Jayhawks. They are one of three schools in the state of Kansas that participate in NCAA Division I. The Jayhawks are also a member of the Big 12 Conference...
to the 1986 Final Four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
and the 1988 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
1988 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1988 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 17, 1988, and ended with the championship game on April 4 returning to Kansas City, Missouri...
Championship. The 6-foot-10 forward was the all-time leading scorer in the Big Eight Conference
Big Eight Conference
The Big Eight Conference, a former NCAA-affiliated Division I-A college athletic association that sponsored football, was formed in January 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association by its charter member schools: the University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University...
with 2,951 career points. He won the Wooden
John R. Wooden Award
The John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players. The program consists of the men's and women's Player of the Year awards, the Legends of Coaching award and recognizes the All–America Teams.The awards, given by the Los...
, Naismith
Naismith College Player of the Year
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
, and Eastman Awards as the college player of the year in 1988. In Kansas's 83-79 victory over the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
in the 1988 NCAA Final, Manning recorded 31 points, 18 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocked shots. For his seemingly single-handed performance in propelling the underdog Jayhawks to the title, as well as the Jayhawks' less-than-impressive record going into the NCAA tournament (21-11, most losses of any NCAA champion), the 1988 Kansas team was nicknamed "Danny and the Miracles" and Manning was honored as Most Outstanding Player
NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
At the conclusion of the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball championships , the Associated Press selects a Most Outstanding Player. The MOP need not be, but almost always is a member of the Championship team, especially since the third place game was eliminated after 1981...
in the tournament. A two-time All-America
All-America
An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply...
n while at KU, Manning was later named the Big Eight Player of the Decade.
Manning was selected to the last all-amateur USA national basketball team in 1988, which competed at the Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul, South Korea. The team won the bronze medal, but was viewed as a disappointment, as they had been heavy favorites to win the gold until their loss to the Soviet Union in a semi-final game. Manning failed to score even a single point in that game, and afterward called it "one of the biggest disappointments of my life."
Professional career
Manning was drafted with the first overall pick by the Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in the 1988 NBA Draft
1988 NBA Draft
The 1988 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1988 in New York City, New York. The length was reduced from seven rounds in the previous year to three rounds.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Notable undrafted players:...
and spent more than a decade in the league. During his NBA Career, Manning scored 12,367 points and averaged 14.0 points per game. He played only 26 games as a rookie after a torn anterior cruciate ligament required him to undergo arthroscopic
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision...
knee surgery, but returned for the 1989-1990 season. His most productive NBA season was 1992-1993
1992-93 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns*Rookie of the Year: Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando Magic*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...
, when he averaged 22.8 points a game and was selected to play in the All-Star Game
National Basketball Association All-Star Game
The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. From that year on, the game has matched the best players in the Eastern Conference with the best players in the Western Conference....
. He was also selected as an All-Star the following season.
Continuing knee problems forced Manning to become a part-time player in 1996 after he had undergone two more surgeries. He won the 1997-1998
1997-98 NBA season
The 1997–98 NBA season was the 52nd season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Chicago Bulls winning their third straight championship and sixth in the last eight years, beating the Utah Jazz 4 games to 2 in the 1998 NBA Finals...
Sixth Man Award
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
The National Basketball Association's Sixth Man of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1982–83 NBA season to the league's most valuable player for his team coming off the bench as a substitute . A panel of sportswriters and broadcasters from throughout...
as the best reserve player in the NBA, averaging 13.5 points while playing about 26 minutes a game. At the time Manning held the distinction of being the first NBA player to have returned to play after reconstructive surgeries on both knees (a feat since duplicated by Kenyon Martin
Kenyon Martin
Kenyon Lee Martin is an American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "K-Mart", he plays for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China. He was selected first overall in the 2000 NBA Draft, and has played in the NBA for the New Jersey Nets and Denver Nuggets...
and Amar'e Stoudemire). Manning was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
in 1999, but played for different teams during each of his final four seasons in the league.
Coaching
He announced his retirement from professional basketball in 2003 and served for four years at the University of KansasUniversity of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
as director of student-athlete development and team manager under KU basketball coach Bill Self
Bill Self
Bill Self is an American college men's basketball coach at the University of Kansas, where he led the Jayhawks to the 2008 NCAA national championship....
. Manning was promoted to Assistant Coach at the end of the 2006-07 season as a replacement for Tim Jankovich
Tim Jankovich
Tim Jankovich is an American college basketball coach and the current head basketball coach at Illinois State University. During his first year at Illinois State Jankovich lead the Redbirds to a 13–5 second place finish in the Missouri Valley Conference — even though pre-season polls voted the...
who left the Kansas staff to take the position of Head Coach at Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University , founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois; it is located in the town of Normal. ISU is considered a "national university" that grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research; it is also recognized as one of the top ten largest...
. Manning has become a key component of the Jayhawks coaching staff, filling vital roles in both recruiting and his work training the team's big men.
Statistics
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | MPG | SPG | BPG | RPG | APG | PPG | Hi | 40+ | 50+ | TD | DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '88-89 | LA Clippers | 26 | 36.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 6.6 | 3.1 | 16.7 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| '89-90 | LA Clippers | 71 | 32.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 16.3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| '90-91 | LA Clippers | 73 | 30.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 15.9 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| '91-92 | LA Clippers | 82 | 35.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 19.3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| '92-93 | LA Clippers | 79 | 34.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 22.8 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| '93-94 | LA Clippers Atlanta | 42 26 | 38.0 35.6 | 1.3 1.8 | 1.4 1.0 | 7.0 6.5 | 4.2 3.3 | 23.7 15.7 | 43 24 | 1 0 | 0 0 | 1 0 | 9 5 |
| '94-95 | Phoenix | 46 | 32.8 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 17.9 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| '95-96 | Phoenix | 33 | 24.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 13.4 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| '96-97 | Phoenix | 77 | 27.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 6.1 | 2.2 | 13.5 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| '97-98 | Phoenix | 70 | 25.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 13.5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| '98-99 | Phoenix | 50 | 23.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 9.1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| '99-00 | Milwaukee | 72 | 16.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 4.6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| '00-01 | Utah | 82 | 15.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 7.4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| '01-02 | Dallas | 41 | 13.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| '02-03 | Detroit | 13 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 teams | 883 | 27.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 14.0 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83 |
Career transactions
- Drafted by Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles ClippersThe Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in 1st round of 1988 NBA Draft1988 NBA DraftThe 1988 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1988 in New York City, New York. The length was reduced from seven rounds in the previous year to three rounds.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Notable undrafted players:...
(1st overall) on June 28, 1988 - Traded by Clippers to Atlanta HawksAtlanta HawksThe Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
for Dominique WilkinsDominique WilkinsJacques Dominique Wilkins is a retired American professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA...
and 1994 or 1995 conditional 1st-round pick (1994 - #25 - Greg MinorGreg MinorGreg Magado Minor is an American assistant basketball coach with the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. He is a former NBA basketball player with the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers...
) on February 24, 1994 - Signed as free agent by Phoenix SunsPhoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
to one-year, $1 million contract on September 3, 1994 - Re-signed by Suns to six-year, USDUnited States dollarThe United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
$40 million contract with team-option for seventh year on October 12, 1995 - Traded by Suns with Pat Garrity, the New York KnicksNew York KnicksThe New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
' and 2001 1st-round pick (#18 - Jason CollinsJason CollinsJason Paul Collins is an American professional basketball player, who most recently played for the Atlanta Hawks. He graduated from Harvard-Westlake School, where his backup was actor Jason Segel...
) to Orlando MagicOrlando MagicThe Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
for Anfernee "Penny" HardawayPenny HardawayAnfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association , specializing as a small forward, shooting guard, and point guard. His most productive years came in his days as a member of the Orlando Magic as well as the early...
on August 5, 1999 - Traded by Magic with Dale EllisDale EllisDale Ellis is a retired American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association....
to Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee BucksThe Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
for Chris GatlingChris GatlingChris Raymond Gatling is a retired American professional basketball player, having played for numerous NBA teams from 1991 to 2002...
and Armon Gilliam on August 19, 1999 - Waived by Bucks on August 2, 2000
- Signed by Utah JazzUtah JazzThe Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
on August 11, 2000 - Signed by Dallas MavericksDallas MavericksThe Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
on July 31, 2001 - Waived by Mavericks on June 24, 2002
- Signed by Detroit PistonsDetroit PistonsThe Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
on February 5, 2003
See also
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 145 games played
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds