During his four-year career at BYU, Ainge was an All-American, a two-time First Team Academic All-American, the WAC Player of the Year and a four-time All-WAC selection. Home; Comments; Latest; Celebs My Height; Top 50; Youtube Videos; Michael Jordan's Height 6ft 4 ¾ (194.9 cm) American Basketball Legend. On July 1, 1992, however, Ainge signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns on his first day of free agency. In the Vols' win over Wisconsin in the 2008 Outback Bowl, Ainge threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns, and was named the game's MVP. [67], Ainge's radio show debuted on Tennessee Sports Radio (1180 AM) in October 2011. In 1986-87, Ainge finished second in the NBA in free throw shooting (89.7%) and third in 3-point shooting (44.3%). [21] He has volunteered his time at a number of charitable organizations and has held a number of jobs since retiring. [64], Ainge was expected to compete with Kellen Clemens and Kevin O'Connell for the final quarterback roster spot on the team in 2010. [7][8] In Tennessee's 30–28 win over rival Florida, Ainge led a fourth quarter touchdown drive that pulled the Vols' to within a point, and then engineered a short drive in the closing seconds to set up James Wilhoit's game-winning 50-yard field goal. 2014 Nets-Celtics trade would have to outdo these four duds", "Nets Acquire NBA Champions Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry", "Celtics Acquire Four-Time All-Star Kyrie Irving", "Tempe's Hat Club lands private capital to spur expansion", "A.Ainge named director of player personnel", "New York Jets QB Erik Ainge opens up about his years of drug abuse and his ongoing battle with addiction and mental illness", https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/utah-jazz-sign-jake-toolson, "NBA.com: Celtics GM Danny Ainge has mild heart attack", "Danny Ainge Expected To Make Full Recovery After Suffering Mild Heart Attack", https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24383926/jackie-macmullan-ocd-adhd-medication-marijuana-nba-mental-health, NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, 1981 NCAA Men's Basketball Consensus All-Americans, John R. 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[34][35] For the year, Ainge completed 233 of 348 passes for 2,989 yards, 19 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Ainge is among the 13 athletes who have played in both the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball, along with Frank Baumholtz, Gene Conley, Chuck Connors, Dave DeBusschere, Johnny Gee, Dick Groat, Steve Hamilton, Being a native of Oregon, he was considered a hometown favorite by Blazers fans. While only a brief appearance, Ainge was dubbed "The Bad Shot Guy" after catching and shooting the ball at the same time while Charles Barkley roamed the court after having his skills stolen by the Monstars. [3], As a freshman at Tennessee in 2004, Ainge completed 109-of-198 passes for 1,452 yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. [5][39] Despite 519 pass attempts, he was only sacked three times. White, to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for five players plus the Nets' first-round picks in 2014, 2016 and 2018. They inaugurated a new home (America West Arena), hired a new head coach (Paul Westphal), and acquired a new superstar (Charles Barkley). The world has gone a considerable transformation over these years, and we have seen how the mentality of people has changed over these … [26] He has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder according to a personality test he took when Doc Rivers was coaching the Celtics. On September 5, he made his collegiate debut in the season opener against UNLV. Ainge's nephew, Erik Ainge, was the starting quarterback on the football team at the University of Tennessee[23] and was selected by the New York Jets in the 5th round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Ainge was a multi-sport star at North Eugene High School. [5][6][7] Ainge concluded his senior year by winning the Eastman Award, as well as the John R. Wooden Award—given to the best collegiate player in the nation. Tree bit Ainge's middle finger so hard that it required two stitches to keep the tendon together. In a 1994 postseason game, Ainge rifled an inbounding pass at the head of Houston Rockets guard Mario Elie, striking him in the face, snapping his neck back.[10][11][12]. [22][23][24] After the Air Force game, he had 183 passing yards and two interceptions in a narrow 21–20 loss to the Florida Gators. [5][13] One of his most infamous moments came in the Vols' game against LSU. [64] He was able to rejoin the team on December 15, 2008, following the New York Jets' game against the Buffalo Bills. After the 1991–92 season, Ainge became a free agent. Danny Ainge Net Worth 2021: Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Kids, Bio-Wiki. [25][26] On September 30, against Memphis, he had 324 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the 41–7 victory. Erik Douglas Ainge (born June 12, 1986) is a former American football quarterback.He played college football at Tennessee.He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.He currently hosts a daily sports talk show in Knoxville, TN on Sports Radio WNML 990 AM and 99.1 FM from 9a-12n EST. He became head coach of the Phoenix Suns in 1996. [29][30] His 84-yard pass to wide receiver Robert Meachem in Tennessee's win over Memphis is tied for the fifth-longest pass play in school history. [14], On May 3, 2010, Ainge was fined $25K for tossing a towel to distract a Cleveland Cavaliers player shooting a free throw during game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Nov 16, … Throughout his playing career, Ainge was known as a brash, hard-nosed player who often infuriated opponents. It was the most dramatic single-season improvement in league history (42 wins more than the previous year), and it earned Ainge the NBA Executive of the Year Award. [65] It was later announced that Ainge had entered "a drug treatment/rehab facility for 'recreational issues'," marking the second time he had violated the NFL's substance abuse policy. Ainge responded with two bold moves that changed the franchise's fortunes almost overnight: the 2007 trades for the Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett and the Seattle SuperSonics' Ray Allen immediately returned the Celtics to the ranks of the NBA's elite franchises for the first time since the early 1990s. Darren Rovell @darrenrovell. December 13, 2020 Share . [20][21] In the Vols' 31–30 win over Air Force, he completed 15 consecutive passes, the second-most in school history (Tee Martin completed 24 consecutive passes in 1998). The Celtics won the championship again in 1985-86; that team is widely considered to be one of the greatest in NBA history. Ainge and his family are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in which Ainge served as a bishop. Together with Pierce, they formed a new "Big Three" and led the Celtics to the NBA's best record (66–16) during the 2007–08 season. [63], On November 21, 2008, Ainge was suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on steroids and related substances. He had a terrible first day of practice, "shooting 0–2547", Larry Bird wrote in his autobiography Drive: The Story of My Life. [18][19] In the season opener against #9 California, he had 291 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, and one interception in the 35–18 victory. [71] Ainge continued to struggle with these issues in the NFL before seeking help. Ainge played sparingly during his rookie season (1981-82), but broke into the starting lineup in his second year, averaging 9.9 points per game. He led the Highlanders' basketball team to consecutive AAA state titles in 1976 and 1977,[2][3] earning all-state honors both years, and was considered one of the top football recruits in Oregon at wide receiver. [14] Ainge finished his sophomore season with a strong performance and a 27–8 win at Kentucky as the Vols finished with a 5–6 record. Off Rtg: 112.8 (2nd of 27) Def Rtg: 104.3 (3rd of 27) Net Rtg: +8.5 (2nd of 27) Following the season, Paul Pierce, team captain and face of the franchise, expressed frustration with the team's failures. [71] On July 28, 2013, Ainge was arrested for driving under the influence in Knoxville. Ainge is currently the general manager and President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Popular Lists. [5][36], In March 2007, Ainge underwent surgery for a torn meniscus. 9 CALIFORNIA, 35-18", "California at Tennessee Box Score, September 2, 2006", "NO. https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/14/nba-boston-celtics-abby-back Mark Hendrickson, Cotton Nash, Ron Reed, Dick Ricketts, and Howie Schultz.[8]. Ainge's head also hit the goalpost on the play, tweaking his neck. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Ainge was ejected from the contest for starting the fight. January 2, 2021. He also averaged 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in basketball as a junior, and as a senior was a preseason honorable mention on the Street & Smith's All-American team. 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[3], Ainge was a two-year starter at quarterback on the football team, leading the Glencoe Crimson Tide as deep as the Oregon state quarterfinals. [31][52], Ainge was selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New York Jets with the 162nd overall pick. JV makes a 3 but couldn't give us … While in college, Ainge also played parts of three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB), mostly as a second baseman. [48][49] Despite the loss, the Vols qualified for the Outback Bowl. NFL scores, news & highlights plus college football, NCAA basketball, MLB, pro soccer, NASCAR — & the best daily fantasy league picks. Ainge was selected in baseball's 1977 amateur draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2003, he was hired as the Executive Director of Basketball Operations for the Celtics. "[68] Guests that have appeared on the show include Arian Foster, Phillip Fulmer, Rex Ryan, Bruce Pearl, Leonard Little, Butch Jones, and David Cutcliffe.