Daniel Gibson
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Daniel Hiram Gibson is an American
professional basketball
player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers
of the NBA. His nickname, "Boobie," was given to him by his mother. He has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers
ever since 2006
when he was drafted
in the second round. He stands 6'2 and weighs 200 lbs.
to a 31-4 record and the Texas Class 4A state title as a senior. It marked the school's first state championship since 1965. Gibson graduated sixth out of 212 students in his high school class, and was a member of the National Honor Society.
for the University of Texas at Austin
. In his two seasons with the Longhorns, he scored 935 points, including 175 three-point field goal
s. Gibson made 101 threes during the 2005-2006 season, including 9 of 12 against the Baylor Bears
on January 21, 2006. It was one short of the Texas record of 10 set by Al Coleman against Kansas State
in January 1997. He scored a personal-high 37 points in that same game.
Gibson played two seasons at Texas and averaged 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 68 games (all starts). He was named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press following his sophomore season. Gibson averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game as a sophomore. He earned First-Team NABC All-District 9 honors and was named All-Big 12 Third Team. He set a school record for most three-point field goals made in a season (101). He was one of 16 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the nation's top point guard. He sunk at least four three-pointers in a game on 10 occasions. Gibson was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year after his first season, averaging 14.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. He was also named All-Big 12 Third Team and became the first freshman in school history to lead Texas in scoring.
On June 7, 2006, Gibson announced his decision to forgo his two remaining years of college eligibility and enter the NBA Draft
.
by the Cleveland Cavaliers
. After a May 2006 pre-draft workout with the Cavs, Gibson canceled his remaining workouts with other teams and refused to work out for any other team before the draft. It is believed this was the reason Gibson fell to the second round after some thought he might be drafted in the first round. He joined a Cavaliers backcourt that was worst in the league in scoring the previous season.
In his rookie season, Gibson averaged 4.6 points per game and led all rookies in three-point field goal percentage, shooting 41.9%. Daniel contributed in helping the Cleveland Cavaliers reach the NBA playoffs. Cavs coach Mike Brown
gave Gibson his first place in the starting line-up on December 6, 2006, against the Toronto Raptors
. He finished the game with 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Overall, Gibson started 16 games and averaged 8.8 points on 53.9% shooting in his starts.
Gibson had his first big playoff opportunity in Game 3 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Pistons
. He scored 9 points, including two three-pointers. He also grabbed 2 rebounds, blocked 1 shot, and had an important steal from Tayshaun Prince
late in the fourth quarter. He followed this in Game 4, scoring 21 points, which came from only 6 field goal attempts. Gibson was also 10 of 12 from the free throw line.
Gibson was the star of Game 6 of the 2007 Eastern Conference finals against the Pistons. His performance included a career-high 31 points (19 in the 4th quarter) on 7 of 9 field goals, 5 of 5 from the three point range, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Gibson's 31 points were the most by a rookie in a series-clinching win since Magic Johnson
led the Lakers with 42 points to win the championship in the 1980 NBA Finals
. After a 98-82 victory, Gibson and the Cavs moved on to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Gibson was mentored in defensive skills by veteran teammate Eric Snow
in the 2006-07 season.
His first start in the playoffs came in the third game of the 2007 NBA Finals
, after an injury to Larry Hughes
. He started the following game as well, in which the Cavaliers lost the championship.
. Gibson had a career-high six three-pointers against the New York Knicks
on November 2, 2007, and a career-high eight assists against the Washington Wizards
on December 5, 2007. Gibson ranked 5th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage making 44.0% of his three-point attempts. Gibson missed 18 games in February and March due to an ankle injury suffered when he and the Indiana Pacers
' Travis Diener
dove in the lane for a loose ball in the second quarter of a Cavs win over the Pacers. He returned to action on March 29, 2008 against the Detroit Pistons
, scoring only 1 point in 18 minutes.
In Game 5 against the Boston Celtics
, in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, Gibson separated his shoulder and missed the final two games; the Cavaliers lost 4-3 in the series. Gibson said missing Game 7 of the Boston series still haunts him: "I've had a lot of sleepless nights just wondering where I could have helped the team."
Gibson was selected to participate in the Rookie Challenge
(Sophomore team) and the Three-point Shootout
during the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans
.
During the first half of the Rookie Challenge, Gibson tied the record for total three-pointers made, despite not being a starter in the game. He later set the record in the second half with eleven total three-pointers, finishing the game shooting 11-20 from beyond the arc. Gibson was named MVP of the game, finishing with 33 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.
Gibson finished in second place in the Three-point Shootout
. He advanced to the final round by scoring 17 points in the first round, which tied him with Dirk Nowitzki
for second place. In the final round, Gibson again scored 17 points, but it was not enough. Defending champion Jason Kapono
tied the 22-year shootout record of 25 points for the victory.
On November 26, 2008, Gibson scored his 1,000th career point in the Cavs' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder
.
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 60 || 16 || 16.5 || .424 || .419 || .718 || 1.5 || 1.1 || .4 || .1 || 4.6
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 58 || 26 || 30.4 || .432 || .440 || .810 || 2.3 || 2.5 || .8 || .2 || 10.4
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 75 || 0 || 23.9 || .391 || .382 || .767 || 2.1 || 1.8 || .6 || .2 || 7.8
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 56 || 10 || 19.1 || .466 || .477 || .694 || 1.3 || 1.3 || .4 || .1 || 6.3
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 67 || 15 || 27.8 || .400 || .403 || .822 || 2.6 || 3.0 || .7 || .3 || 11.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 316 || 67 || 23.7 || .416 || .418 || .785 || 2.0 || 2.0 || .6 || .2 || 8.2
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 20 || 2 || 20.1 || .431 || .409 || .884 || 1.6 || 1.0 || .6 || .2 || 8.2
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 11 || 0 || 25.8 || .449 || .452 || .714 || 1.7 || 2.5 || .6 || .2 || 9.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 14 || 0 || 12.3 || .325 || .357 || 1.000 || .5 || .4 || .1 || .2 || 3.4
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 5 || 0 || 4.6 || .286 || .250 || 1.000 || .6 || .2 || .0 || .0 || 1.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 50 || 2 || 17.6 || .415 || .407 || .871 || 1.2 || 1.1 || .4 || .2 || 6.4
On March 2, 2010, Daniel and Keyshia Cole
welcomed their first child, a boy named Daniel Hiram Gibson Jr. One of Keyshia's close friends, R&B singer Monica, confirmed the birth via her official Twitter
page. On May 21, 2011, American recording artist Keyshia Cole and Daniel Gibson flew to Cleveland, Ohio
and got married.
The couple also married a second time in Hawaii just 4 months later.
“My husband wanted me to have my dream wedding so he flew all of our family members here. He’s giving (me) something I will never forget! Amazing,” Cole said.
The entire wedding weekend was filmed by a camera crew for Cole's reality TV series Family First.
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professional basketball
Basketball
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player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
of the NBA. His nickname, "Boobie," was given to him by his mother. He has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
ever since 2006
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,...
when he was drafted
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,...
in the second round. He stands 6'2 and weighs 200 lbs.
High school
Gibson averaged 25.5 points per game and 9.3 assists per game while leading Jones High School in Houston, TexasHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
to a 31-4 record and the Texas Class 4A state title as a senior. It marked the school's first state championship since 1965. Gibson graduated sixth out of 212 students in his high school class, and was a member of the National Honor Society.
College
Gibson starred as a guard in college basketballCollege basketball
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for the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
. In his two seasons with the Longhorns, he scored 935 points, including 175 three-point field goal
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
s. Gibson made 101 threes during the 2005-2006 season, including 9 of 12 against the Baylor Bears
Baylor Bears
Baylor Bears refers to the sports teams of Baylor University. Baylor's men's sports teams are nicknamed the Bears, and some women's teams are nicknamed the Lady Bears. Student athletes participate in the NCAA's Division I, and Baylor is the only private school in the Big 12 Conference...
on January 21, 2006. It was one short of the Texas record of 10 set by Al Coleman against Kansas State
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
in January 1997. He scored a personal-high 37 points in that same game.
Gibson played two seasons at Texas and averaged 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 68 games (all starts). He was named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press following his sophomore season. Gibson averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game as a sophomore. He earned First-Team NABC All-District 9 honors and was named All-Big 12 Third Team. He set a school record for most three-point field goals made in a season (101). He was one of 16 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the nation's top point guard. He sunk at least four three-pointers in a game on 10 occasions. Gibson was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year after his first season, averaging 14.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. He was also named All-Big 12 Third Team and became the first freshman in school history to lead Texas in scoring.
On June 7, 2006, Gibson announced his decision to forgo his two remaining years of college eligibility and enter the NBA Draft
NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted...
.
2006-07
On June 29, 2006, Gibson was drafted in the second round with the 42nd overall pick of the NBA Draft2006 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,...
by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
. After a May 2006 pre-draft workout with the Cavs, Gibson canceled his remaining workouts with other teams and refused to work out for any other team before the draft. It is believed this was the reason Gibson fell to the second round after some thought he might be drafted in the first round. He joined a Cavaliers backcourt that was worst in the league in scoring the previous season.
In his rookie season, Gibson averaged 4.6 points per game and led all rookies in three-point field goal percentage, shooting 41.9%. Daniel contributed in helping the Cleveland Cavaliers reach the NBA playoffs. Cavs coach Mike Brown
Mike Brown (basketball coach)
Michael “Mike” Brown is an American basketball head coach in the National Basketball Association for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was previously the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers from June 2, 2005 until May 24, 2010. After learning the game under Gregg Popovich, Brown is widely regarded as...
gave Gibson his first place in the starting line-up on December 6, 2006, against the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
. He finished the game with 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Overall, Gibson started 16 games and averaged 8.8 points on 53.9% shooting in his starts.
Gibson had his first big playoff opportunity in Game 3 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
. He scored 9 points, including two three-pointers. He also grabbed 2 rebounds, blocked 1 shot, and had an important steal from Tayshaun Prince
Tayshaun Prince
Tayshaun Durell Prince is an American basketball player who last played for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association. Prince is a small forward, listed at and . A graduate of Dominguez High School and the University of Kentucky, Prince was drafted in the first round by the...
late in the fourth quarter. He followed this in Game 4, scoring 21 points, which came from only 6 field goal attempts. Gibson was also 10 of 12 from the free throw line.
Gibson was the star of Game 6 of the 2007 Eastern Conference finals against the Pistons. His performance included a career-high 31 points (19 in the 4th quarter) on 7 of 9 field goals, 5 of 5 from the three point range, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Gibson's 31 points were the most by a rookie in a series-clinching win since Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . After winning championships in high school and college, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers...
led the Lakers with 42 points to win the championship in the 1980 NBA Finals
1980 NBA Finals
The 1980 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round of the 1979–80 NBA season.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the league's MVP. But midway through Game 5, the Laker center suffered a severely sprained ankle. He managed to come back in the game in the 4th quarter to lead the Lakers to victory...
. After a 98-82 victory, Gibson and the Cavs moved on to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Gibson was mentored in defensive skills by veteran teammate Eric Snow
Eric Snow
Eric Snow is a retired American professional basketball player and businessman. He is now an analyst on NBA TV and an announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers.-High school career:...
in the 2006-07 season.
His first start in the playoffs came in the third game of the 2007 NBA Finals
2007 NBA Finals
The 2007 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2006-07 National Basketball Association season, and was the conclusion of the 2007 NBA Playoffs. The best-of-seven series was played between the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs and the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland...
, after an injury to Larry Hughes
Larry Hughes
Larry Darnell Hughes is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Charlotte Bobcats. He is a and shooting guard. Hughes attended Saint Louis University and was the eight pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, selected by the Philadelphia 76ers...
. He started the following game as well, in which the Cavaliers lost the championship.
2007-2008
Gibson played in 58 games, starting 26, averaging 10.4 points, 2.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. He scored a season high 26 points on November 20, 2007 against the Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
. Gibson had a career-high six three-pointers against the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
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on November 2, 2007, and a career-high eight assists against the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
on December 5, 2007. Gibson ranked 5th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage making 44.0% of his three-point attempts. Gibson missed 18 games in February and March due to an ankle injury suffered when he and the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
' Travis Diener
Travis Diener
Travis Lyle Diener is an American professional basketball player who used to play in the NBA. In August 2010, he was signed by Dinamo Sassari .-Biography:...
dove in the lane for a loose ball in the second quarter of a Cavs win over the Pacers. He returned to action on March 29, 2008 against the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
, scoring only 1 point in 18 minutes.
In Game 5 against 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...
, in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, Gibson separated his shoulder and missed the final two games; the Cavaliers lost 4-3 in the series. Gibson said missing Game 7 of the Boston series still haunts him: "I've had a lot of sleepless nights just wondering where I could have helped the team."
Gibson was selected to participate in the Rookie Challenge
Rookie Challenge
The Rookie Challenge is an exhibition basketball game held by the National Basketball Association on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend....
(Sophomore team) and the Three-point Shootout
Three-point Shootout
The Three-Point Shootout is a National Basketball Association contest held on the Saturday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend. In this contest, participants attempt to make as many three-point field goals as possible from five positions behind the three-point arc...
during the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
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.
During the first half of the Rookie Challenge, Gibson tied the record for total three-pointers made, despite not being a starter in the game. He later set the record in the second half with eleven total three-pointers, finishing the game shooting 11-20 from beyond the arc. Gibson was named MVP of the game, finishing with 33 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.
Gibson finished in second place in the Three-point Shootout
Three-point Shootout
The Three-Point Shootout is a National Basketball Association contest held on the Saturday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend. In this contest, participants attempt to make as many three-point field goals as possible from five positions behind the three-point arc...
. He advanced to the final round by scoring 17 points in the first round, which tied him with Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Werner Nowitzki is a German professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association...
for second place. In the final round, Gibson again scored 17 points, but it was not enough. Defending champion Jason Kapono
Jason Kapono
Jason Alan Kapono is an American professional basketball player who is a free agent. Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft, Kapono later also played for the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers...
tied the 22-year shootout record of 25 points for the victory.
2008-2009
On June 10, 2008, Gibson had surgery on his ankle in Houston. On July 16, 2008, the Cavaliers signed Gibson to a five-year, $21 million contract.On November 26, 2008, Gibson scored his 1,000th career point in the Cavs' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 60 || 16 || 16.5 || .424 || .419 || .718 || 1.5 || 1.1 || .4 || .1 || 4.6
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 58 || 26 || 30.4 || .432 || .440 || .810 || 2.3 || 2.5 || .8 || .2 || 10.4
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 75 || 0 || 23.9 || .391 || .382 || .767 || 2.1 || 1.8 || .6 || .2 || 7.8
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 56 || 10 || 19.1 || .466 || .477 || .694 || 1.3 || 1.3 || .4 || .1 || 6.3
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 67 || 15 || 27.8 || .400 || .403 || .822 || 2.6 || 3.0 || .7 || .3 || 11.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 316 || 67 || 23.7 || .416 || .418 || .785 || 2.0 || 2.0 || .6 || .2 || 8.2
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 20 || 2 || 20.1 || .431 || .409 || .884 || 1.6 || 1.0 || .6 || .2 || 8.2
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 11 || 0 || 25.8 || .449 || .452 || .714 || 1.7 || 2.5 || .6 || .2 || 9.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 14 || 0 || 12.3 || .325 || .357 || 1.000 || .5 || .4 || .1 || .2 || 3.4
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 5 || 0 || 4.6 || .286 || .250 || 1.000 || .6 || .2 || .0 || .0 || 1.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 50 || 2 || 17.6 || .415 || .407 || .871 || 1.2 || 1.1 || .4 || .2 || 6.4
Career highs
- Points: 29 vs. Utah 12/20/10
- Rebounds: 8 vs. Chicago 12/08/10
- Assists: 9 vs. Portland 02/05/11
- Steals: 4 3 times
- Blocks: 2 9 times
Personal
Daniel Gibson's parents are Byron and Cheryl Gibson. His father Byron played basketball at the University of Houston.On March 2, 2010, Daniel and Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Myeshia Cole Gibson born October 15, 1981) is an American singer–songwriter and actress. She gained nationwide acclaim when her 2005 debut album, The Way It Is went platinum. Her sophomore album Just Like You went into production shortly after that and was released in September 2007...
welcomed their first child, a boy named Daniel Hiram Gibson Jr. One of Keyshia's close friends, R&B singer Monica, confirmed the birth via her official Twitter
Twitter
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page. On May 21, 2011, American recording artist Keyshia Cole and Daniel Gibson flew to Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
and got married.
The couple also married a second time in Hawaii just 4 months later.
“My husband wanted me to have my dream wedding so he flew all of our family members here. He’s giving (me) something I will never forget! Amazing,” Cole said.
The entire wedding weekend was filmed by a camera crew for Cole's reality TV series Family First.
External links
- Daniel Gibson profile at Texas Sports
- Daniel Gibson interview audio clip