Dutch · The Hague, Netherlands · Born 2 February 1978Dan Gadzuric, nicknamed 'The Flying Dutchman', is a Dutch former basketball player who spent 12 NBA seasons primarily with the Milwaukee Bucks, following a standout collegiate career at UCLA.
A second-round pick who outlasted hundreds of higher-drafted players, Dan Gadzuric carved out a 12-year NBA career almost entirely on shot-blocking and rebounding, making 527 regular-season appearances across four franchises while NBA scouts had largely written him off as a developmental gamble from the Netherlands.. He went on to play for the Golden State Warriors, New Jersey Nets, and New York Knicks, finishing his 12-year NBA career in 2012 with 527 regular-season appearances, before closing out his professional career with brief stints in China, Venezuela, and Iran.
A 12-year NBA career primarily spent as a rim-protecting center for the Milwaukee Bucks
How They Played
Defensive-minded center known for shot-blocking and rebounding
Lasting Impact
One of the more durable Dutch players in NBA history, remembered as a reliable defensive presence across a long professional career
Career Honours
- McDonald's All-American (1998)
- 12-year NBA career (2002-2014)
- 8 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks
- Ranked among UCLA's all-time leaders in blocked shots
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 2002–2010 | — |
| Golden State Warriors | 2010–2011 | — |
| New Jersey Nets | 2011–2011 | — |
| New York Knicks | 2012–2012 | — |
Dutch Athletes