Danny Granger is a professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. In 2007, he was a starting forward for the team averaging 19 points a game.

After recording a career-best 25.8 points per game in the 2008-2009 season, Granger was named the NBA's Most Improved Player in a May 12, 2009, announcement.ESPN.com: Danny Granger of Indiana Pacers Wins NBA Most Improved Player Award

Danny Granger Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 20, 1983. He attended Grace King High School in Louisiana. He attended Bradley University then transferred to the University of New Mexico.

Granger would be selected with the 17th pick in the 2005 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. He would establish himself as a role player off the bench for the Pacers in his rookie year, but then in 2007 he would be named to the starting line-up. In the 2007-2008 season, Granger averaged 19.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

• April 20, 1983: Bor
• 2005: 17th pick the draft by the Indiana Pacers
• 2006: Pacers exercise their club option for the 07-08 season
• 2007: Pacers exercise their club option for the 08-09 season

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• NBA.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-8
  • Weight: 228
  • Rookie Year: 2005

• April 20, 1983: Born

• 2005: Selected 17th overall in the draft by the Indiana Pacers

• 2005: Signed by the Indiana Pacers to a multi-year contract

• 2006: Pacers exercise their club option for the 07-08 season

• 2007: Pacers exercise their club option for the 08-09 season

• 2007: Listed day to day after fall causes sore neck