Dan Dickau
Encyclopedia
Daniel David "Dan" Dickau (born September 16, 1978) is an American
professional basketball
player.
, Dickau graduated from Prairie High School in Brush Prairie, Washington
. He played for the University of Washington
Huskies
prior to transferring to, and becoming a standout point guard
for Gonzaga
. He was named a first team All-American his senior year.
in the 2002 NBA Draft
. He has been traded eight times and worn various jersey numbers in his short career:
On December 17, 2005, as a member of the Celtics, his season was ended by a ruptured Achilles tendon
sustained while playing the Chicago Bulls
. At the time, he was averaging 3.3 points per game and 2.1 assists per game. On June 28, 2006, the Boston Celtics
traded Dickau, center Raef LaFrentz
and the 7th pick in the 2006 NBA Draft
to the Trail Blazers for center Theo Ratliff
and guard Sebastian Telfair
. Dickau was then sent to the Knicks along with Randolph only to be waived when the Knicks acquired Jared Jordan
. Two days later, Dickau signed with the Clippers.
On October 1, 2008, Dickau signed with the Golden State Warriors. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed per team policy. He played in two preseason games. Against the Portland Trail Blazers
on October 8, Dickau played 21 minutes and scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. On October 19, 2008, Dickau was waived by the Warriors. On September 23, 2009, Dickau accepted an invitation to the Phoenix Suns training camp. He was waived by the Suns on October 21. With the Suns, Dickau played in five preseason games.
Dickau signed with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants
on February 16, 2010.
For two years in a row, Dickau was traded in a draft-day trade package, first from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers, then from the Trail Blazers to the Knicks.
of the Italian League
. Dickau and the team agreed to terminate his contract on September 29, 2008. he joined the Brose Baskets of the German Basketball Bundesliga
in January 2009.
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 50 || 0 || 10.3 || .412 || .361 || .808 || .9 || 1.7 || .3 || .0 || 3.7
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 23 || 0 || 6.2 || .429 || .300 || .667 || .7 || .8 || .4 || .0 || 2.1
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Portland
| 20 || 0 || 7.6 || .327 || .350 || .875 || .5 || 1.0 || .4 || .0 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Dallas
| 4 || 0 || 4.0 || .125 || .333 || .667 || .3 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 1.3
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 67 || 46 || 31.0 || .408 || .347 || .836 || 2.7 || 5.2 || 1.1 || .1 || 13.2
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Boston
| 19 || 0 || 12.3 || .370 || .500 || 1.000 || .8 || 2.1 || .6 || .1 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Portland
| 50 || 3 || 8.9 || .358 || .262 || .792 || .9 || 1.4 || .3 || .0 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | LA Clippers
| 67 || 8 || 15.5 || .419 || .333 || .829 || 1.4 || 2.6 || .5 || .0 || 5.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 300 || 57 || 15.4 || .401 || .341 || .831 || 1.4 || 2.5 || .6 || .0 || 5.8
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.
Early life and college
Born in Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, Dickau graduated from Prairie High School in Brush Prairie, Washington
Brush Prairie, Washington
Brush Prairie is a census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,384 at the 2000 census.Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Brush Prairie ranks 57th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be...
. He played for the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
Huskies
Washington Huskies
Washington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The school is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. The athletic program is made up of 9 men's sports and 10 women's sports Washington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The...
prior to transferring to, and becoming a standout point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
for Gonzaga
Gonzaga Bulldogs
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are the athletic teams at Gonzaga University; the term applies to any of the school's varsity teams. Gonzaga University is a member of the West Coast Conference, which participates in the NCAA Division I...
. He was named a first team All-American his senior year.
NBA career
Dickau was drafted in the first round (28th overall) by the Sacramento KingsSacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in the 2002 NBA Draft
2002 NBA Draft
The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting 57 amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from non-North...
. He has been traded eight times and worn various jersey numbers in his short career:
- to the 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:...
(#12) on June 26, 2002 (draft night); - to the Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail BlazersThe Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
(#7) on February 9, 2004 (Rasheed WallaceRasheed WallaceRasheed Abdul Wallace is a retired American professional basketball power forward and center who played from 1995 to 2010 in the National Basketball Association...
trade); - to the Golden State WarriorsGolden State WarriorsThe Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
(#10) on July 20, 2004 (Nick Van ExelNick Van ExelNickey Maxwell "Nick" Van Exel is a retired American professional basketball player and currently an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks...
trade); - to the 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...
(#21) on August 24, 2004 (Erick DampierErick DampierErick Travez Dampier is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat. He is a 6 ft 11 in / 265 lb. center.-Career:...
trade); - to the New Orleans Hornets (#2) on December 3, 2004;
- to the Boston CelticsBoston CelticsThe Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
(#20) on October 1, 2005; - to the Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail BlazersThe Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
(for a second time) (#2) on June 28, 2006 and - to 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...
(#1) on June 28, 2007 (Zach RandolphZach RandolphZachary Randolph , nicknamed Z-Bo, is an American professional basketball player currently with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA...
trade).
On December 17, 2005, as a member of the Celtics, his season was ended by a ruptured Achilles tendon
Achilles tendon
The Achilles tendon , also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendo calcaneus, is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneus bone.- Anatomy :The Achilles is the tendonous extension of 3 muscles in the lower leg:...
sustained while playing the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
. At the time, he was averaging 3.3 points per game and 2.1 assists per game. On June 28, 2006, the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
traded Dickau, center Raef LaFrentz
Raef LaFrentz
Raef Andrew LaFrentz is a retired American professional basketball power forward and center who played in the NBA from 1998 to 2009. Born and raised in Iowa, LaFrentz attended the University of Kansas and was drafted in 1998 by the Denver Nuggets...
and the 7th pick in the 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
to the Trail Blazers for center Theo Ratliff
Theo Ratliff
Theophilus Curtis Ratliff , better known as Theo Ratliff, is an American professional basketball player who last played with the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Primarily a center, he was an excellent shot-blocker who has led the league three times in blocks per game...
and guard Sebastian Telfair
Sebastian Telfair
Sebastian Telfair is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Telfair was the 13th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers out of Abraham Lincoln High School...
. Dickau was then sent to the Knicks along with Randolph only to be waived when the Knicks acquired Jared Jordan
Jared Jordan
Jared Ahern Jordan is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Jordan, who graduated from Kingswood-Oxford School in West Hartford, Connecticut in 2003, became the point guard for the Marist College basketball team until his graduation in 2007...
. Two days later, Dickau signed with the Clippers.
On October 1, 2008, Dickau signed with the Golden State Warriors. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed per team policy. He played in two preseason games. Against the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
on October 8, Dickau played 21 minutes and scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. On October 19, 2008, Dickau was waived by the Warriors. On September 23, 2009, Dickau accepted an invitation to the Phoenix Suns training camp. He was waived by the Suns on October 21. With the Suns, Dickau played in five preseason games.
Dickau signed with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants
Fort Wayne Mad Ants
The Fort Wayne Mad Ants are a team of the NBA Development League, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is the home venue for the team. The team is the first minor league basketball franchise to play in Fort Wayne since the Fort Wayne Fury...
on February 16, 2010.
For two years in a row, Dickau was traded in a draft-day trade package, first from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers, then from the Trail Blazers to the Knicks.
International career
On August 12, 2008, Dickau signed with Air AvellinoS.S. Felice Scandone
S.S. Felice Scandone, also known by their sponsorship name of Sidigas Avellino, is a prominent Italian League professional basketball club that is based in Avellino, in southern Italy. For past club sponsorship names, see the list below.-History:...
of the Italian League
Serie A (basketball)
Lega Basket Serie A is the highest level club competition in Italian professional basketball where play determines the national champion. The season consists of a home-and-away schedule of 30 games, followed by an eight-team playoff round. Quarterfinals and semifinals series are best-of-five, and...
. Dickau and the team agreed to terminate his contract on September 29, 2008. he joined the Brose Baskets of the German Basketball Bundesliga
Basketball Bundesliga
The Basketball Bundesliga — commonly abbreviated BBL — is the highest level league of club basketball in Germany. The league comprises 18 teams. A BBL season is split into a league stage and a playoff stage...
in January 2009.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
The 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:...
| 50 || 0 || 10.3 || .412 || .361 || .808 || .9 || 1.7 || .3 || .0 || 3.7
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 23 || 0 || 6.2 || .429 || .300 || .667 || .7 || .8 || .4 || .0 || 2.1
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
| 20 || 0 || 7.6 || .327 || .350 || .875 || .5 || 1.0 || .4 || .0 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
The 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...
| 4 || 0 || 4.0 || .125 || .333 || .667 || .3 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 1.3
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 67 || 46 || 31.0 || .408 || .347 || .836 || 2.7 || 5.2 || 1.1 || .1 || 13.2
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 19 || 0 || 12.3 || .370 || .500 || 1.000 || .8 || 2.1 || .6 || .1 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Portland
| 50 || 3 || 8.9 || .358 || .262 || .792 || .9 || 1.4 || .3 || .0 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | LA Clippers
Los 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...
| 67 || 8 || 15.5 || .419 || .333 || .829 || 1.4 || 2.6 || .5 || .0 || 5.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 300 || 57 || 15.4 || .401 || .341 || .831 || 1.4 || 2.5 || .6 || .0 || 5.8
External links
- Dan Dickau expanded profile at NBA.com
- Dan Dickau Basketball – Official Dan Dickau webpage
- Dan Dickau Basketball Academy
- Basketpedya.com Player Profile