Quintin Dailey
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Quintin "Q" Dailey was an American professional basketball
player. A 6'3" guard who played collegiately at the University of San Francisco
, he later went on to a career in the NBA, playing for the Chicago Bulls
, Los Angeles Clippers
, and Seattle SuperSonics
over the course of his 10-year tenure in the league.
Dailey was born on January 22, 1961, in Baltimore
and was a schoolboy star at Cardinal Gibbons School
. Heavily recruited out of high school, Dailey chose to attend the University of San Francisco
from among the 200 schools that pursued him and play for the school's basketball team
. Dailey scored 1,841 points during his collegiate career, averaging 20.5 points per game
. The 755 points he scored during his third and final year at USF, averaging 25.2 points per game, broke the school record that had been held by Bill Cartwright.
The University of San Francisco had been on NCAA
probation in previous seasons and in July 1982 school president Rev. John Lo Schiavo canceled the basketball program for what turned out to be three seasons after disclosures that Dailey had improperly accepted $1,000 per month for a no-show job from a team booster, calling the disclosure "the last straw". That same year, Dailey was sentenced to serve three years of probation after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a USF student and later settled a suit with the victim in which he paid $100,000 and issued a statement of apology. Days after pleading guilty in the case, the Chicago Bulls selected Dailey as the seventh pick overall in the 1982 NBA Draft
.
The controversy followed him to Chicago, where women's groups protested against his presence on the team and building owners refused to have him as a tenant. John Schulian of the Chicago Sun-Times
criticized the preferential treatment he had received as a star basketball player, saying that "if he were just another creep off the street, he would still be learning what a chamber of horrors the halls of justice can be". Despite the off-court distractions, Dailey averaged 15.1 points per game in his first season with the Bulls and was chosen for that year's NBA All-Rookie Team
. With the Bulls in 1985, Dailey carped that Michael Jordan
received more attention from the team, arguing that he was "a player who likes to shine a little bit myself".
Dailey gained some notoriety when, in a game against San Antonio
on March 20, 1985, Dailey had a ballboy bring him food during a game. As the third quarter drew to a close, Dailey was on the bench eating a slice of pizza, nachos, popcorn and a soft drink.
Over his ten years in the NBA he averaged 14.1 points per game but continued to be a distraction off the court, missing games and violating the NBA drug policy on two occasions.
Dailey died in his sleep in Las Vegas at the age of 49 on November 8, 2010, due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease
. He was survived by a daughter and a son.
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. A 6'3" guard who played collegiately at the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
, he later went on to a career in the NBA, playing for 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...
, Los Angeles 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...
, and Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
over the course of his 10-year tenure in the league.
Dailey was born on January 22, 1961, in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
and was a schoolboy star at Cardinal Gibbons School
Cardinal Gibbons School
The Cardinal Gibbons School, also referred to as Cardinal Gibbons, CG and most commonly as Gibbons, was a Roman Catholic high school and middle school for boys in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A...
. Heavily recruited out of high school, Dailey chose to attend the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
from among the 200 schools that pursued him and play for the school's basketball team
San Francisco Dons men's basketball
The San Francisco Dons basketball team represents the University of San Francisco in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's college basketball. The Dons compete in the West Coast Conference, in which they have won sixteen regular season and one conference tournament...
. Dailey scored 1,841 points during his collegiate career, averaging 20.5 points per game
Points per game
Points per game, often abbreviated PPG, is the average number of points scored by a player per game played in a sport, over the course of a series of games, a whole season, or a career. It is calculated by dividing the total number of points by number of games. The terminology is often used in...
. The 755 points he scored during his third and final year at USF, averaging 25.2 points per game, broke the school record that had been held by Bill Cartwright.
The University of San Francisco had been on NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
probation in previous seasons and in July 1982 school president Rev. John Lo Schiavo canceled the basketball program for what turned out to be three seasons after disclosures that Dailey had improperly accepted $1,000 per month for a no-show job from a team booster, calling the disclosure "the last straw". That same year, Dailey was sentenced to serve three years of probation after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a USF student and later settled a suit with the victim in which he paid $100,000 and issued a statement of apology. Days after pleading guilty in the case, the Chicago Bulls selected Dailey as the seventh pick overall in the 1982 NBA Draft
1982 NBA Draft
The 1982 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1982 at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.-Key:-Draft:-Other picks:-External links:**...
.
The controversy followed him to Chicago, where women's groups protested against his presence on the team and building owners refused to have him as a tenant. John Schulian of the Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
criticized the preferential treatment he had received as a star basketball player, saying that "if he were just another creep off the street, he would still be learning what a chamber of horrors the halls of justice can be". Despite the off-court distractions, Dailey averaged 15.1 points per game in his first season with the Bulls and was chosen for that year's NBA All-Rookie Team
NBA All-Rookie Team
The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1962–63 NBA season to the top rookies during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; who are not allowed to vote for players on their own team. The All-Rookie Team is generally...
. With the Bulls in 1985, Dailey carped that Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...
received more attention from the team, arguing that he was "a player who likes to shine a little bit myself".
Dailey gained some notoriety when, in a game against San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
on March 20, 1985, Dailey had a ballboy bring him food during a game. As the third quarter drew to a close, Dailey was on the bench eating a slice of pizza, nachos, popcorn and a soft drink.
Over his ten years in the NBA he averaged 14.1 points per game but continued to be a distraction off the court, missing games and violating the NBA drug policy on two occasions.
Dailey died in his sleep in Las Vegas at the age of 49 on November 8, 2010, due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease
Heart disease or cardiovascular disease are the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels . While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system , it is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis...
. He was survived by a daughter and a son.