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Dan Dickau Interview
It would have to be Portland because it is home. Nothing beats being able to play in the NBA in your hometown. You are very active in the community, especially in Spokane with the Dan Dickau/Adam Morrison Basketball Classic, the Dan Dickau Celebrity Poker Tournament and other events. Can you tell us a little bit more about these events and what led you to get involved with giving back like this? When I was in college, Spokane was so good to me that I have always wanted to have an event to give something back to them. It raised a lot of money for some good charities there. I also do a golf tournament in Vancouver, Washington [Dickau’s hometown] for one of my best friend’s ministries called “Courts For Kids.” You have been in the league five years, and been traded seven times. What goes through your mind when you get the news, and how difficult is it to come into a new team like that in the middle of the season? The first thing that I think about when I hear I’m traded is how am I going to tell my wife this time? Going into a new situation basketball-wise, is not too hard. I've played for so many coaches it is simple now. Once you pick up on terminology its back to just being basketball What is one thing about Vancouver, Washington that you think people should know about? It is near Portland, not near Canada You were the first All-American in Gonzaga history, how much pride do you take in being one of the players that helped turn the school into a perennial basketball power? I take a ton of pride in that. I feel that there was the crew right before me that started it and then I took it to the next step. Then [current Charlotte Bobcats forward] Adam [Morrison] and those guys took it to the next level and will keep it there for years to come. Caught in draft, Dickau rides NBA trade winds
January 7, 2008 Forgive Dan Dickau if he grows more anxious when the 2008 NBA draft approaches. Why? He has found himself part of a draft-day trade in each of the past two years. The deals represent two of the trades he has endured, but there were many more. "I've lost count," Dickau said. Calling Dickau a journeyman could be viewed as an understatement. He has been traded eight times, played for six teams and been associated with nine teams in his six-year NBA career. His love of playing basketball and strong faith help him handle the constant change in his career. "I feel very blessed to be in the NBA and I love what I do," Dickau said. "I had a dream of playing in the NBA since I was a little boy and I've been fortunate and blessed with the skills and opportunities to get me here." The former Prairie High School (in Battle Ground, Wash.) and Gonzaga star signed with the Los Angeles Clippers during the summer -- meaning he would be playing for his sixth team in six NBA seasons. Dickau, 29, is averaging 5.8 points and 2.8 assists a game in 23 games this season. His assist-to-turnover ratio is a solid 2.71, giving Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy a reason to feel confident in Dickau. "He's made shots and he's done a good job of running the club," Dunleavy told reporters Dec. 30. "On a given night, if we need more offense, it will probably be Dan we go with." Although Dickau said he enjoys playing for the Clippers, he would rather play closer to home, something he has done twice during his career. He came to the Blazers as part of the trade that sent Rasheed Wallace to the Atlanta Hawks (for Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Theo Ratliff) in February 2004. He played in 20 games, averaging 7.6 minutes a game, before the Blazers traded him and Dale Davis to the Golden State Warriors for Nick Van Exel in July. Dickau returned to Portland when the Boston Celtics traded him, Raef LaFrentz and the draft rights to Randy Foye to the Blazers for Ratliff, Sebastian Telfair and a 2006 second-round pick during the 2006 NBA draft. Dickau's numbers (3.3 points, 1.4 assists in 8.9 minutes) in Portland the second time were far off his career season (13.2 points, 5.2 assists in 31.0 minutes) with the New Orleans Hornets in 2004-05, but he was surprised when his name surfaced again in a draft-day trade last summer. This time, the Blazers traded him, Zach Randolph and Fred Jones to the New York Knicks for Channing Frye and Steve Francis. "To be traded on draft day with no warning was very disappointing," Dickau said. "From everything I was told, I was going to be a very integral part of what they wanted in players . . . and I was going to have a chance to compete for major minutes." With Stephon Marbury, Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson, the Knicks were well-stocked at guard, so Dickau knew his time in New York would be brief. The Knicks bought out the final year of his contract and waived him Oct. 2. He signed a one-year deal worth $770,610 with the Clippers the next day. Knowing Shaun Livingston would be out until at least March while rehabilitating his surgically repaired right knee and that the team needed a backup for Sam Cassell, 38, Dickau figured he would play. However, the brittle Cassell missed 12 of the Clippers' first 31 games with injuries, and Dickau is averaging 18.1 minutes, the most since he was in New Orleans. "I pretty much knew the coaches were going to have me in a limited role to start off, but they were comfortable with me playing extended minutes if guys got hurt," Dickau said. "That's one reason why I really do need to stay ready here more so than in other places in the past." Despite his solid play, Dickau isn't going to buy a house in Los Angeles. If Livingston returns, the Clippers would have four point guards -- Dickau, Cassell, Livingston and Brevin Knight -- on the roster. Someone is going to be the odd player out. Clippers Sign Guard Dan Dickau October 3, 2007 The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent guard Dan Dickau. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. Dickau was waived by the New York Knicks on Oct. 1 after joining the team in a trade from Portland on June 28. Dickau played in 50 games last season for the Trail Blazers, making three starts and averaging 3.3 points and 1.4 assists. A five-year NBA veteran, Dickau has career averages of 6.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 233 career games. The 29-year old Oregon native was selected with the 28th pick in the first round of the 2002 NBA Draft by Sacramento. The Kings traded his rights Atlanta, and Dickau made 73 appearances for the Hawks before being traded to Portland on Feb. 9, 2004. A First Team All-American performer and the West Coast Conference Player of the Year at Gonzaga University as a senior, Dickau played for the Mavericks and Hornets in 2004-05 before moving to Boston and appearing in 19 games with the Celtics in 2005-06. In 67 games with New Orleans in 2004-05, Dickau averaged a career-high 13.2 points. Dickau began his college career at the University of Washington before transferring to Gonzaga and developed into a star over his last two college seasons, finishing his career seventh on the school's all-time assists list (299). 2007 Charity Classic Recap by Jim Meehan, Spokesman Review
That unsettling piece of news had zero impact on Dickau, who posed for photos, signed countless autographs and deftly handled a Q & A session with about 100 about an hour before tipoff Thursday. Then, he scored 39 points and walked off with MVP honors, which he discussed, along with his uncertain future in the S-R game recap. At one time, 10 ex-Zags were on the court. The 3,527 fans (smaller than anticipated) seemed to thoroughly enjoy the events of the evening. Sonics center Robert Swift was a no show (he missed his flight). Fred Jones and Ime Udoka were in attendance, but neither suited up. Ex-Zag Mike Nilson wasn't going to play, but buckled to pressure from teammates and played 12 minutes. Derek Raivio also didn't play, but he informed Dickau that he was leaving to pursue a professional opportunity overseas. Ex-Zag Winston Brooks is planning on playing in Germany and Errol Knight is heading to Israel. Dan Dickau Team’s Up with Mobius Kids to give a chance at being a Ball Boy or Girl at the Toyota Spokane All-American’s Charity Classic Game Now is your chance.....A dream of so many children is to be a ball boy or girl and now it might happen. Dan Dickau along with Mobius Kids and the Inlander can help fulfill the dreams of four children. They are holding a contest for kids to win a chance to be a ball boy or girl at the 2007 Toyota Spokane All-American’s Charity Classic presented by Northern Quest Casino, featuring Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison. Each contestant must explain in fifty words or less why he or she should be picked to be the ball boy or girl at the Charity Classic. Entries must include name, age, email and phone number and be submitted to contests@inlander.com or Attn: Contests Four winners will be chosen on August 16th, 2007. Not to worry, if you are not chosen, you still have the chance to meet NBA star Dan Dickau and the fun and friendly “Grizz”, the Memphis Grizzle mascot. On August 22, 2007, from 1 to 2 pm at Mobius Kids, children can mingle with Dan Dickau and “Grizz”. But don’t forget to purchase your tickets to the 2007 Toyota Spokane All-American’s Charity Classic so you can see Dan, Adam and their NBA friends play for fun and charity at the McCarthy Athletic Center on August 23, 2007 at 7pm. Go to Ticketswest.com and purchase today. Dan Dickau traded to the New York Knicks June 28, 2007 - NEW YORK (Ticker) - The New York Knicks have acquired a headache - but one that can score. The Knicks acquired forward Zach Randolph and guards Dan Dickau and Fred Jones from the Portland Trail Blazers for forward Channing Frye and guard Steve Francis. Dan Dickau Charity Classic is NOW THE:
This summer marks the 3rd annual Charity Classic featuring NBA players Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison. The Charity Classic hosts current NBA players and former Gonzaga players competing together in an event to raise money for Spokane area charities. The basketball game takes place Thursday, August 23 at Gonzaga’s McCarthy Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Dan is Back With His 2nd Annual Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament In conjunction with the 2007 Toyota Spokane All American’s Charity Classic, Northwest Sports & Entertainment, Inc brings you the second annual Dan Dickau Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament. This event is held the night before the Charity Classic at Spokane’s Northern Quest Casino. First prize for the poker tournament will include a 50” flat screen HD television and a trip for two to New York City to watch the Trail Blazers battle the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. For more information and to participate in the Celebrity Poker Tournament, click here. 2nd Annual Dan Dickau Shootout presented by Portland Candle The 2nd Annual Dan Dickau Shootout presented by Portland Candle will tee off at The Cedars on Salmon Creek on Thursday, August 30, 2007. There will be a BBQ lunch beginning at 11:30, followed by a shotgun start at 1:00. The cost to play in the event is $150, which includes golf, lunch, great tee prizes from Nike, silent auction items from Nautilus among others, and entrance into a raffle with a chance to win many more prizes. More » |
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It's been an interesting week for ex-Zag Dan Dickau. Since arriving in Spokane earlier this week for the Dickau/Adam Morrison charity classic, Dickau was aware of media reports that the New York Knicks are planning on releasing him. 