Dan Majerle was one of the greatest players in Central Michigan’s basketball history. He earned All-MAC honors three seasons in a row (1986-88), and the Chippewas retired his number 44 years later. His college career landed him a First-Round pick in 1988 by the Phoenix Suns, the professional team he had his greatest success with.
The Suns fans were initially upset with Majerle’s selection. He didn’t look like much, and he came from a smaller D1 school. It didn’t take long for Majerle to win over the fan base, with his strong transition game, solid defense and long-range shooting. Majerle was a Second Team Defensive Team in 1991 and 1993, mostly off the strength of ability to glove his opponents. A three-time All-Star, Majerle led the NBA twice in 3-Point Field Goals twice (1993-94 & 1994-95). He also played a large part in the Suns’ run to the NBA Finals in 1993, where they lost to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in six games.
After his peak in Phoenix, Majerle played for Cleveland for a year and then Miami for five, though his role reduced annually. After a final year back with the Suns, Majerle retired with a solid basketball career behind. with a FIBA Gold Medal and a retired number with the Suns. That sounds pretty good to us!
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