(born Mar. 17, 1959) Danny Ainge is recognized as one of Oregon’s finest all-around prep athletes. A three-sport star, he earned First Team All-State honors in basketball (twice), football and baseball at North Eugene High School. A four-year starter at Brigham Young University, Ainge earned All-American honors and won the Wooden Award as the top player in college basketball in 1981.

He played 14 seasons in the NBA, winning NBA Championships with the Boston Celtics in 1984 and 1986. Ainge played for four NBA teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers (1990-92). NBA career statistics include: 1,042 games, 11,964 points, 2,768 rebounds and 4,199 assists. He also averaged 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. In 1996 Ainge became the Phoenix Suns head coach.