Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret
Contents
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 1
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 2
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 3
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 4
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 5
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 6
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 7
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 8
- Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 9
Dan Fagan was one of the best players in the NBA during his prime. However, his career was cut short by injuries.
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret
Dan Fagan was one of the best kept secrets in the NBA. A 6’10” center from North Carolina Fagan was drafted by the San Diego Clippers in the second round of the 1985 NBA draft He would go on to play four seasons in the NBA, averaging 4.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game
Fagan’s best season came in 1987-88, when he averaged 7.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Clippers. He also played briefly for the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets before retiring from the NBA in 1989.
Despite his relatively short NBA Career Dan Fagan made a lasting impact on the league. He was known for his hustle and work ethic, which helped him carve out a successful career as a role player Fagan also became one of the first NBA players to embrace basketball’s international popularity, playing professionally in Italy and Spain after his time in the NBA.
Today, Dan Fagan runs a successful Basketball Camp for kids in North Carolina He is also a color commentator for college basketball games on ESPN Radio.
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 1
Dan Fagan was one of the best basketball players in the country during his college days at the University of Minnesota He was a 6’8″ forward who could shoot, pass, and rebound with the best of them. He was also a tenacious defender. But despite his impressive skills on the court, Fagan was never drafted by an NBA team
Why? Some say it’s because he didn’t have the “look” of an NBA player Others say it’s because he played for a small school (Minnesota) that wasn’t well-known for producing NBA talent. Whatever the reason, Fagan’s lack of NBA success is one of the biggest mysteries in basketball.
In 2014, Fagan decided to write a book about his experiences in basketball. The book, titled “The NBA’s Best Kept Secret,” is part autobiography and part expose on the NBA’s draft process. In it, Fagan details his own frustrations with not being drafted, as well as what he believes is wrong with the draft system in general.
Fagan’s book is a must-read for any Basketball Fan who wants to understand the inner workings of the NBA Draft It’s also a fascinating read for anyone who wants to know more about Dan Fagan, one of the best players to never make it to the NBA.
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 2
As the new season approaches, there is one player that many NBA experts are calling the best kept secret in the league, and that player is Dan Fagan.
Fagan was born and raised in New York, and he played his college basketball at St. John’s University. He was not drafted by an NBA team but he did catch on with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent in 2013.
Fagan appeared in 37 games for the Nets during his rookie season, averaging 3.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. He then spent the 2014-15 season playing in Italy before returning to the NBA with the Orlando Magic in 2015.
Fagan appeared in 21 games for the Magic during the 2015-16 season, averaging 4.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. He then spent the 2016-17 season back in Italy before signing with the New Orleans Pelicans prior to the 2017-18 Season
Fagan has appeared in 33 games for the Pelicans this season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. His best game of the season came on January 4th against the Los Angeles Lakers when he scored 14 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in a losing effort.
Fagan is a 6’7″ forward who has shown the ability to shoot from long range during his career. He is a solid defender who can also contribute on the boards. Some have compared him to former NBA player Trevor Ariza, and Fagan does have a similar skill set.
The one knock on Fagan is that he is not overly athletic, but he makes up for it with his shooting ability and his High Basketball IQ. There is no doubt that Fagan has been one of the most pleasant surprises this season, and it will be interesting to see how much playing time he gets once all of the Pelicans’ players are healthy and available
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 3
As the regular season comes to a close, there are still a lot of questions left unanswered. One of them being: who is the best player in the NBA? While it is widely accepted that Lebron James is the best player in the world, there is one player who has been flying under the radar and making a case for himself as the best player in the league. That player is Dan Fagan.
Fagan, who plays for the Charlotte Hornets has been putting up video game numbers this season. He is averaging 30.1 points, 7.9 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 51.2% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range To put those numbers into perspective, only two other players in NBA history have averaged at least 30 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range: Michael Jordan and Lebron James
Not only are Fagan’s numbers impressive, but he is also doing it against some of the best competition in the world. In head-to-head matchups against James this season, Fagan has averaged 32 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds while shooting 54% from the field and 45% from three-point range. In those same games, James has averaged 28 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds while shooting 49% from the field and 32% from three-point range.
There is no question that Dan Fagan is having an unbelievable season and he deserves to be in the conversation for MVP. The only question now is whether or not he can keep it up in the playoffs.
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 4
In the fourth and final part of our series on Dan Fagan, we take an in-depth look at his time with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers
After a successful college career at the University of Oregon Fagan was drafted by the Trail Blazers in the second round of the NBA Draft He would go on to play two seasons with the team, averaging 4.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
Fagan’s best season came in his second year with the team, when he averaged 7.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. He also had a career-high three-point field goal percentage of 37.5%.
However, after two seasons with the team, Fagan was waived by the Trail Blazers He would go on to play briefly with the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings before his NBA career came to an end.
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 5
In Part 5 of our series on Dan Fagan, we take a look at how he has become one of the NBA’s best kept secrets.
Fagan has developed a well-rounded game that has allowed him to become one of the league’s most efficient players. His Outside Scoring and Playmaking abilities make him a tough cover for any defender, and his improved shooting has made him a dangerous all-around offensive threat.
Fagan has also shown himself to be an excellent defender, using his quickness and length to his advantage. He is frequently matched up against the opponent’s best player, and he has consistently held his own.
In addition to his on-court production, Fagan is also an excellent leader and role model for younger players. He is highly respected by his teammates and coaches, and he is always looking to help others improve.
Fagan is a true hidden gem in the NBA, and it is only a matter of time before he becomes a household name.
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 6
Celtics’ shooting guard Dan Fagan is one of the best kept secrets in the NBA. Averaging 15.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game Fagan has been a key contributor to the Celtics’ success this season.
Fagan is a talented all-around player who can score, rebound and distribute the ball well. He is also a good defender, often matched up against the opposing team’s best perimeter player.
At 6’6″, Fagan has good size for a shooting guard and he uses his strength to his advantage, often muscling his way to the basket for tough finishes. He is also an excellent three-point shooter, connecting on 36 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.
Fagan is in his fourth NBA season and is still just 26 years old. With his all-around skillset and strong work ethic, he has a bright future ahead of him in the league.
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 7
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret is a series of articles written by Dan Fagan about the best players in the NBA who are not well known. In this seventh installment, Fagan writes about Danilo Gallinari of the Denver Nuggets
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 8
In the final installment of our series on Dan Fagan, we take a look at his most recent season with the Brooklyn Nets Fagan was traded to the Nets in the offseason, and he made an immediate impact, starting all 82 games and averaging 11.9 points per game
Fagan’s strong play continued in the playoffs, as he averaged 14.6 points per game in the first round against the Miami Heat However, the Nets would eventually lose in seven games.
Even though the Nets didn’t make it as far as they wanted to in the playoffs, Fagan had a great season and proved that he is one of the best players in the NBA.
Dan Fagan: The NBA’s Best Kept Secret – Part 9
In Part 9 of our series on the NBA’s best kept secrets, we turn our attention to Dan Fagan of the Minnesota Timberwolves
A 6’9″ Power Forward Fagan was originally drafted by the Timberwolves in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft He spent most of his rookie season with the team’s Development League affiliate, the Iowa Energy, before being called up to the Timberwolves in March of 2015.
Fagan would go on to appear in 19 games for the Timberwolves over the next two seasons, averaging 3.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 7.9 minutes per game.
Despite his limited playing time, Fagan impressed with his athleticism and energy level whenever he was on the court. He was also a popular player among his teammates and Coaching Staff due to his hard work ethic and positive attitude
Sadly, Fagan’s time with the Timberwolves came to an end in 2017 when he was waived by the team. He would later spend time with both the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers before eventually becoming a free agent in 2019.
Although he is no longer an active NBA player Dan Fagan remains one of the league’s best kept secrets. He is a talented player with a bright future ahead of him, and we hope to see him back in the league someday soon.