Danny Ainge Biography

Fast Facts

• Played collegiate basketball for Brigham Young University
• He and wife Michelle have six children
• Tried to have a career in baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays before finding greater success in basketball
• Was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 1981 NBA Draft
• Quote: "We're always building toward something ․․․ I feel like every day is a building day until we get there․"
• Quote: "When we win a game and we're not playing well, we're taking steps backward, it's not satisfying․ When we lose a game and we play great and I see a lot of progress, then I'm happy․ I'm not like a coach and players who live and die with each game․"
• After retiring as an NBA player, he coached the Phoenix Suns for three seasons
• As an NBA player, known as a shooting guard and three-point specialist in the Boston Celtics
• In 2003, he became Executive Director of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics