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Xavier McDaniel: The FORGOTTEN NBA INTIMIDATOR who made NCAA history | FPP

Xavier McDaniel was an unexpected NCAA legend with the Wichita State Shockers in the 1980s. At 6’7” he had three seasons with over 13 rebounds per game, twice led the nation in rebounding and became the first Division 1 player in history to lead the nation in scoring and rebounding during his 1985 senior season. He would be a top 5 pick in the 1985 NBA draft and would go on to finish second in rookie of the year voting to Patrick Ewing. Then, teaming with Tom Chambers and Dale Ellis, he would be part of a short lived trio who took the Seattle Supersonics to the 1987 Western Conference Finals. He would continue with elite production for the next few years in Seattle, until tensions got him traded to Phoenix. His time in Phoenix would be short lived, and he would sign with the Pat Riley led New York Knicks for the 1992 season, where he would be a perfect fit as an intimidator on a team featuring Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley and John Starks. McDaniel would have a great year in New York and an even better postseason, taking Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls to 7 games. But contract disagreements would see McDaniel join the Celtics after Larry Bird’s retirement and the final year of Reggie Lewis’ career. But the rest of McDaniel’s career would be underwhelming as his decline was swift after going to Boston. He would play a few years with the Celtics, then a year in Europe and two more years with New Jersey before retiring at the age of 34. But such a promising start to a career has now seen Xavier McDaniel as one of the most forgotten players of all time. But if you weren’t going to remember him for talent and production, his toughness and intimidation factor was one of the most legendary of all time. https://www.basketball-reference.com/... Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/genuine-colour/b... License code: KM6PUEOIEPBY9PST *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS