Meet Ricky Daniels, father of Dyson Daniels.
Dyson is moving worlds away from his family and his friends to start off his NBA career. He was newly signed by North Carolina Pelicans with the eighth overall pick. After the 2022 draft, he and his family are now back home. Dyson is also playing in the G League because he wanted to “get used to the American style of play and compete against those types of players”.
Many basketball-loving young people his age desired to play in the NBA when they were growing up. However, Dyson had a solid stance, unlike other players. Dyson learned it all from his father. Although Ricky Daniels is best known for his work on the basketball court, he recognized the value of having a feel for other sports, particularly Aussie rules and football, where Dyson excelled.
Learn about Ricky Daniels, the father of Dyson Daniels planted the love of basketball and respect for the sports that Dyson has. This bio helps you uncover details regarding his age, job, net worth, and his basketball career.
Meet Ricky Daniels, Dyson Daniels Father
New Orleans Pelicans star Dyson Daniels was born as the second of the three children to Ricky Daniels and his wife Brikitta Kool. Ricky, an American moved to Australia to pursue an international career, reportedly for only one season. However, he ended up settling there eventually.
Ricky met his wife and mother of his three children Brikitta. They tied the knots in December 2000. December 2021 marked the year they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary. In the 21 years of marriage, Ricky and his wife, who went viral on the NBA draft 2022 night, have built a beautiful family and thriving career.
On their 15th anniversary, Brikitta posted on her Facebook in 2015, “Happy 15years wedding anniversary. I love this man more than words can describe. My rock!! My Love. Could not be more grateful and Blessed for the partnership we share and the amazing Healthy and Happy family we have created. You Complete US”.
Besides Dyson, Ricky’s older son is Kai Daniels who is also a basketball player. Kai turned 21 years old on 24 June 2022. Whereas his youngest son Dash Daniels is also a promising basketball player who turned 14 years old in December 2021.
Ricky Daniels Age
According to Ricky Daniels’s athlete profile, he was born on 27 February 1972. In February 2022, he turned 50 years old.
Ricky Daniels Job
Ricky Daniels is a local legend in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. As already stated, he moved to Australia to play one season in Australia’s basketball league. Standing tall at 6’6”, started his basketball career in basketball in North Carolina State University. He went undrafted in the NFL be he managed to land an international career.
But, he made name for himself in 1999 and 2000 while playing for the Braves. He was awarded the Australian basketball Association’s national most valuable player two years in a row, a feat that no other Braves player in history has been able to achieve.
Ricky played 231 games, with 19.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. During his career, he received several honors such as 1999 & 2000 MVP, 1999, 2000, & 20006 All-Star, 2010 East Championship, 2000 Leading Scorer, 1999, 2000, & 2003 Leading Rebounder.
Ricky’s number 23 jersey was retired by the local state league team, the Braves. “I know Ricky would never let the boys win,” Ben McCauley, Dyson’s coach at the Braves, told foxsports.com.au. “They had to work and earn the right to win. Dyson’s competitiveness started at a really young age and he naturally brought that to the court”.
There was nothing better than beating the local hero and their own dad at the same time, but it never came easy. They had to earn it, as anyone else would.
“Ricky is one hell of an athlete in his own right and Brikitta is the driving force behind the gym they run in Bendigo,” McCauley said.
Ricky and his wife own and run D-Club247 Fitness. They founded the fitness club in March 2001. Ricky has a history of more than 20 years working in the health & fitness industry. Moreover, he has also worked in sales for 20 years.
Is Ricky Daniels On Instagram?
Yes, Ricky Daniels is on Instagram (@rickyd_hoops). He is also on Facebook (@james.r.daniels1).
Ricky Daniels Height
According to his athlete profile, Ricky Daniels stood tall at a height of 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters).
Ricky Daniels Family
James Ricky Daniels is very private about his family members. But some of the family members we’ve discovered are Lori A Daniels, Timothy Theodore Daniels, Nancy E Daniels, and Randy E Daniels.
Related FAQs
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Where Is Ricky Daniels From?
Ricky Daniels was born in Shallotte, North Carolina. He calls Longwood, North Carolina his hometown. But he has made Bendigo, Victoria, Australia his new home.
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When Is Ricky Daniels Birthday?
Ricky Daniels’s birthday is on 27 February.
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How Much Is Ricky Daniels Net Worth?
In June 2022, Ricky Daniels’s net worth should be above $1 million.
