Age, Biography and Wiki
Daniel Santiago was born on 24 June, 1976 in Lubbock, Texas, is a Puerto Rican-American basketball player. Discover Daniel Santiago's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
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| Age |
47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
24 June, 1976 |
| Birthday |
24 June |
| Birthplace |
Lubbock, Texas |
| Nationality |
Puerto Rican
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 47 years old group.
Daniel Santiago Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Daniel Santiago height is 7′ 1″ and Weight 256 lbs.
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7′ 1″ |
| Weight |
256 lbs |
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Not Available |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Daniel Santiago Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Daniel Santiago worth at the age of 47 years old? Daniel Santiago’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Puerto Rican. We have estimated Daniel Santiago's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Daniel Santiago Social Network
Timeline
Daniel Gregg Santiago (born June 24, 1976) is a Puerto Rican basketball coach in the IMG Academy and former professional basketball player.
A center, he had a collegiate career in the NCAA and NAIA.
His professional career saw him play in the NBA, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional of Puerto Rico, and overseas.
Santiago has played for the Puerto Rican national team since 1998 until 2014, including been part of the 2004 team that defeated the United States at the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece.
Santiago attended and played Junior College basketball at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico and played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of New Mexico.
He finished up his collegiate career at the NAIA school of Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, where he was named NAIA player of the year.
Between 1998 and 2000, he played for Varese Roosters of the Italian Serie A.
From 2000 to 2001 he played for the NBA's Phoenix Suns as a back-up center until being released.
In 2002, Santiago represented senior the Puerto Rican national team at the Indianapolis 2002 FIBA World Cup, and he also played inm the 2004 Summer Olympics team that handed the United States their first defeat in Olympic play, since they began using NBA players.
He returned to the NBA in 2003, playing two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks.
In 2005, Santiago signed for a season with Spanish ACB League's Unicaja Málaga.
After winning the 2006 league, he signed a further two-year deal with the Andalusia outfit.
Santiago again represented Puerto Rico at the 2006 World Cup.
He retired from the national side in 2007, only to return the following year.
Santiago's paternal grandfather, Pedro Santiago Rodríguez, was a well known baseball player in Puerto Rico and emigrated to the United States to play.
Due to his small stature he was nicknamed "Jockey", while grandson Daniel received the "El Gigante" (the giant) moniker.
Puerto Rico's Jockey Rodríguez retired from baseball with the Albuquerque Dukes team under the name Pedro Santiago.
Santiago was raised in the West Texas area of Lamesa on a cotton farm and later in Albuquerque, New Mexico where his parents, Stan and Diana Santiago, originated.
He has two younger brothers, Matthew and Jarrett Santiago.
Santiago's NBA stats in 122 games were: 417 points (3.4 per game), 260 rebounds (2.1 per game), 38 assists (0.3 per game), 39 steals (0.3 per game) and 47 blocks (0.4 per game).
He shot a .469 field goal percentage, and a .685 free throw percentage.
In 2008, Santiago signed with Regal FC Barcelona, helping the side to a third finish in the 2008–09 Euroleague.
In July 2009, Santiago came back to the BSN after a 7-year absence, joining the Bayamón Cowboys.
In September 2009 he signed with Efes Pilsen S.K. of Turkey.
In October 2010 he signed with Spirou Charleroi.
In January 2011 he joined Capitanes de Arecibo.
In September 2012, Santiago signed with Boca Juniors in Argentina.
In March 2013, he was selected as the league's best center for the season.
In May 2013, he joined the Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico.
In 2019 Daniel Santiago obtained a college degree in General Studies with concentrations in Social Work, Sociology and History from the University of South Florida.
In Puerto Rico, Santiago played professionally on the National Superior Basketball League with the Vaqueros, helping the team to various national championships and tournament finals.
