History of Daniel Gafford in Timeline

Daniel Gafford is a professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2019 after playing college basketball at the University of Arkansas. Gafford is a versatile player, capable of playing both power forward and center positions. Known for his athleticism and rim protection, he contributes as a valuable role player in the NBA.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1, 1998: Daniel Gafford's birth

On October 1, 1998, Daniel Gafford was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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August 1, 2015: Committed to University of Arkansas

On August 1, 2015, Daniel Gafford committed to the University of Arkansas.

2015: Received college offers

In 2015, Daniel Gafford, a four-star recruit in high school, received offers from multiple schools, including Kansas, Vanderbilt, and Florida.

March 18, 2019: Skipped National Invitation Tournament

On March 18, 2019, Daniel Gafford announced that he would skip the 2019 National Invitation Tournament to prepare for the 2019 NBA draft.

July 8, 2019: Signed with Chicago Bulls

On July 8, 2019, the Chicago Bulls declared that they had signed Daniel Gafford.

October 26, 2019: NBA debut

On October 26, 2019, Daniel Gafford made his NBA debut, playing for the Chicago Bulls against the Toronto Raptors. He came off the bench and recorded a rebound.

2019: Drafted by Chicago Bulls

In 2019, Daniel Gafford was drafted in the second round of the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.

2019: Named to SEC All-Defensive Team

In 2019, Daniel Gafford was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team, as well as a 1st Team All-SEC pick after improving his statistics during his second year at Arkansas.

January 15, 2020: Thumb Injury

On January 15, 2020, Daniel Gafford injured his thumb just 1 minute and 21 seconds into a match against the Washington Wizards, leading to a period of absence from the game.

March 25, 2021: Traded to Washington Wizards

On March 25, 2021, Daniel Gafford was traded to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade involving the Boston Celtics.

October 18, 2021: Signed contract extension with Wizards

On October 18, 2021, Daniel Gafford signed a three-year, $40.2 million contract extension with the Washington Wizards.

March 7, 2023: Game-winning shot against Pistons

On March 7, 2023, Daniel Gafford made a buzzer-beating, game-winning putback in a 119–117 win over the Detroit Pistons.

2023: NBA Field Goal Percentage Leader

Daniel Gafford finished the 2023–2024 season as the NBA field goal percentage leader, with a percentage of 72.5%.

February 8, 2024: Traded to Dallas Mavericks

On February 8, 2024, Daniel Gafford was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Richaun Holmes and draft compensation.

2024: NBA Field Goal Percentage Leader

Daniel Gafford finished the 2023–2024 season as the NBA field goal percentage leader, with a percentage of 72.5%. Gafford helped the Mavericks reach the NBA Finals in 2024, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.

2024: Consecutive Field Goals Record

In 2024, Daniel Gafford set a record of 33 consecutive made field goals, second all-time to Wilt Chamberlain's record of 35. The streak lasted from March 5 to 13, 2024.