Atlanta Hawks: Former Hawks All-Star Dan Roundfield drowns in Aruba
Former Hawks All-Star Dan Roundfield drowned yesterday off the coast of Aruba.
According to reports, Roundfield’s wife became distressed while swimming off of Baby Beach and Roundfield tried to assist her. The Aruba Herald reported that witnesses saw the woman return to shore but that Roundfield was taken out to sea. Authorities found Roundfield’s body under some rocks, the Herald reported.
A police spokesman in Aruba told the Associated Press that Roundfield and his wife went beyond a protected reef area and got caught up in rough waters. The couple were vacationing at the Renaissance Resort.
“It’s a real tragedy,” the spokesman, John Larmonie, told the AP. “He drowned saving his wife.”
Roundfield’s sister-in-law, Julia Roundfield, also confirmed his death to the AP.
“He was a real sweet guy,” Julia Roundfield told the AP. “He really was a sweetheart.”
Roundfield’s survivors include his wife, Bernie, sons Corey and Christopher, and their grandchildren.
Roundfield, 59, played six seasons for the Hawks from 1978-79 to 1983-84. He was named to All-Star teams in 1980, ‘81 and ‘82 and was second-team All-NBA in 1979-80. Roundfield also was voted to the All-Defensive team in five of his 12 NBA seasons.
In a 2006 interview with the Hawks’ Web site, Roundfield said he worked in marketing for an environmental engineering company. He said his favorite NBA memories included making the playoffs in his first season with the Hawks and playing alongside Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins.
The 1978-79 Hawks, coached by Hubie Brown, earned the franchise’s first playoff series victory since 1969-70 by defeating Houston. The Hawks lost a seven-game series to the Washington Bullets in the conference semifinals; Roundfield, in the Website interview, said the Hawks “probably should have beat” the Bullets.
“Danny was the most honest and upfront person I knew, and I’m very stunned at hearing the news of his death,” Wilkins, now a Hawks vice president, said in a statement released by the team. “Danny’s one of my closest friends and he was a tremendous influence on my NBA career, on and off the court. He taught me how to be a professional and took me under his wing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, I will truly miss him.”
Danny Solomon, a Hawks ball boy during Roundfield’s final season with the Hawks, said Roundfield still lived in the Atlanta area. Solomon said Roundfield was “the nicest dude in the world,” a personality that contrasted with his physical playing style.
“Strong as an ox,” Solomon said. “Back then, all the centers were very, very strong. That’s back when it was ‘real’ basketball and if you tried to go to the hole against a guy like Roundfield, you would go straight down to the floor. He was known for being really rough. He was a stud down low.”
The Cavaliers selected Roundfield in the second round of the 1975 draft after the Detroit native starred at Central Michigan University. The Hawks signed Roundfield as a free agent before the 1978-79 season. In the summer of 1984 Atlanta traded Roundfield to the Pistons for Cliff Levingston, Antoine Carr and two draft picks.
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Nas
August 7th, 2012
10:50 am
R.I.P if true
Melvin
August 7th, 2012
10:53 am
Very Sad
Rob
August 7th, 2012
10:58 am
He was one of my favorites when I was a kid. Sad news, rest in peace.
Sam
August 7th, 2012
10:58 am
How is the wife? Did no one see where he went under? What happened during that hour? Why did it take an hour to find his body?
Lots of unanswered questions come to mind. Guess we’ll just have to wait to find out everything that happened with this story.
i_am_soulstar
August 7th, 2012
10:59 am
Jeez R.I.P.
Sam
August 7th, 2012
10:59 am
Sad, though
Funky Bobby J
August 7th, 2012
11:00 am
So sad – one of my favorite Hawks. I still remember a game where he had to play center against Kareem due to injuries. RIP Danny!
AnotherGM
August 7th, 2012
11:01 am
My favorite Hawk of all time. Sad News
Astro Joe
August 7th, 2012
11:07 am
Very sad news. Talk about a guy who played with heart and grit. He never had one of those “bad effort” games. My prayers go out to his family.
Astro Joe
August 7th, 2012
11:11 am
Find Roundfield’s career stats here.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/roundda01.html
Rick
August 7th, 2012
11:18 am
I guess the Angels needed a scoring small forward? RIP Dan! Prayers for his family.
Paddy
August 7th, 2012
11:20 am
My thoughts are with the family. Very sad news!
The Truth
August 7th, 2012
11:23 am
“The report said Roundfield’s wife became distressed while swimming at Baby Beach and Roundfield tried to assist her”
So Sad, There’s too many questions here. Hopefully more answers will come later.
Dawglasville
August 7th, 2012
11:27 am
Very sad. His name is never mentioned when we talk about great players in this city. A true warrior. One of the greatest bangers of all time. Lunch pail and hard hat guy. Someone that fans could relate to. Not surprised he died like that. The man played with courage and sacrificied it all on the court. Prayers for his family.
Buddy Grizzard
August 7th, 2012
11:29 am
RIP Dan Roundfield… that is terrible news.
FTPB:
“Sautee, I think Buddy is trying to find content for his new blog and isn’t going to let logic stop him from his quest.”
That’s funny… I haven’t posted any speculation on my blog about Ferry coaching the Hawks. Guess I need to get to work on that post since I’m trying to “find content.”
“Ferry has ZERO coaching experience.”
Still waiting for you to answer the question Sautee… how much coaching experience did Mark Jackson have? The precedent is there for former NBA players with no coaching experience to get hired as NBA head coaches. The precedent is there (Popovich) for an NBA executive to name himself coach. If Ferry decides to fire Drew mid-season, ASG is not going to want to pay two coaches. Logically, that makes Atkinson and Ferry the most likely candidates as interim coaches. Does Ferry have any desire to coach? I have no idea. I do know that he played for two of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport: Coach K and Pop.
JefferyAnderson7
August 7th, 2012
11:33 am
A true rebounding machine who gave it his all everynight. RIP Rounds!!
TDone
August 7th, 2012
11:40 am
The best player on some of the best Hawks teams. RIP…
JCS
August 7th, 2012
11:41 am
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Dan over the past several years through work. He was always the friendliest, low-key, down to earth guy. Obviously his size, height commanded attention but he had a very self depricating manner. I’m gonna miss getting to chat with Doctor Rounds. He was one of my favorites, too.
Tampa Gator
August 7th, 2012
11:41 am
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Dan and his wife at a coffee house that used to be right next to the Fox Theater (not sure if it is still there). He and his wife were sitting at the table right next to us….after watching a play at the Fox. He initiated a conversation with us and his wife was exceptionally nice. We did not know who he was at first….but I was thinking that he was very tall. He was a very down to earth person, and very intelligent. So was his wife. This is very sad news to read.
Tampa Gator
August 7th, 2012
11:45 am
I believe that Eddie Johnson (life went downhill quickly after his NBA career), Armand Hill (who dated a co-worker in our company for a while), and Tree Rollins (Cordele High grad) were on that good Hawks team with Roundfield and Wilkins.
Mike is Back
August 7th, 2012
11:45 am
WOW, huge loss…great person!!
The Ghost of Bob Few
August 7th, 2012
11:50 am
He was one of my all time favorite Hawks player. RIP
Jj
August 7th, 2012
11:53 am
Sat behind Dan at a Falcons game once. He talked football with everyone around him, never appearing to even care that he was sports royalty among the masses. A fine man. Rest in Peace, Mr. Roundfield.
Big D
August 7th, 2012
11:55 am
RIP to a classy guy and good player. I used to watch him on TBS.
Robert
August 7th, 2012
11:56 am
I hate this. What a great player for the Hawks. I used to see him quite often at the Harry’s in Alpharetta but never did talk to him. I regret that I never told him how much I enjoyed watching him play.
Sautee
August 7th, 2012
11:57 am
Buddy, I assumed it was a rhetorical question, since most of the sporting world is aware of Jackson’s lack of bench time. But what of it? Jackson clearly let it be known that he coveted a coaching job. Ferry has never, to my knowledge, had any interest in coaching.
Except in someone’s imagination. Like I said, I’ll buy you a pitcher if you are correct.
don
August 7th, 2012
11:58 am
A real man in a league full of spoiled brats and street punks.
Jim S.
August 7th, 2012
11:59 am
Rest in Peace Dan. I loved those teams in the 80s and loved Roundfield out there with Nique’, Fast Eddie, and the crew back then. As some others have indicated, Mr. Roundfield should be mentioned more often when talking about great sports figures in this town.
Of course I have plenty of questions about the described circumstances of his death. I wish the best for his family and friends during this difficult time.
Bill
August 7th, 2012
12:00 pm
Very sorry to hear this. I remember watching him in a playoff game on TV. In fact I think Skip Cary was doing the broadcast.
One of my favorite Hawks. RIP Danny.
Bernie
August 7th, 2012
12:00 pm
There is really something strange in the water around that Particular Beach….as well as that Island.
Ra'mon
August 7th, 2012
12:03 pm
Sad to hear. Very sad.
AJ – I must ask. Out of Ivan, D. Blair, and Benson, which two bigs would you prefer the Hawks to have?
AP
August 7th, 2012
12:04 pm
So sad…as a kid growing up in ATL area used to love going to Hawks games to watch Rounds and John Drew, Rollins, EJ and Hill play. Roundfield brought it every night and was a real professional! RIP big man.
MyPatootie
August 7th, 2012
12:05 pm
***TampaGator**** Wasn’t Spud Webb on those teams during Roundfield’s tenure also? This article does not mention any children, so guess there were none, or they were grown. RIP DR
Real DJ
August 7th, 2012
12:06 pm
A great Atlanta Hawk and fine individual. This guy knew how to represent.
DHD
August 7th, 2012
12:07 pm
Why do people say silly stuff about what angels or God must have needed?
RIP, Dan Roundfield. He was a great one.
Baddabing
August 7th, 2012
12:08 pm
Sad news. Dan was a good guy, very approachable. He was one of the best players for the Hawks when they had a good team. Used to see him every now and again around town, nice guy.
RIP Dan Roundfield
August 7th, 2012
12:10 pm
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Stuart
August 7th, 2012
12:11 pm
Roundfield was a great player for the franchise. Often played banged up but was considered on of the best power forwards in the game at that time. You also didn’t read a bad thing about him. RIP Dan.
Ben
August 7th, 2012
12:12 pm
Damn man,
I went to school with his son Corey. This is horrible news, blessings and prayers to the Roundfield family
Phil
August 7th, 2012
12:15 pm
Saw Dan and his high school classmate, ex-Hawk James McElroy play high school ball in Detroit when I was in junior high school. So sad to hear that he drowned.
Paul
August 7th, 2012
12:17 pm
Man. That’s a shocker. What a player. He played when basketball was a true man’s game. And he brought it.
kirkinga
August 7th, 2012
12:17 pm
He went out a hero. R.I.P. Dan.
(What a great trade for the Hawks back in the day)
Ken Strickland
August 7th, 2012
12:20 pm
DISCIPLINE, GRACE, AND PROFESSIONALISM, are what defined Dan Roundfield both on and off the court. RIP great warrior.
Kimberly
August 7th, 2012
12:20 pm
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and working with Danny over the last 3+ years. He was a very kind, caring and compassionate person. He never had a bad word to say and always brought a smile with him. May he rest in peace. And may his family find comfort in knowing that his love and spirit will be with them always. Soar on the wings of angels now Danny.
Scott A
August 7th, 2012
12:26 pm
I was such a fan of those Hawks with Dan Roundfield, Dominique, John Drew, Charlie Criss, etc. Rest in peace Dan. Thank you for the memories.
hawksfancents95
August 7th, 2012
12:27 pm
R.I.P Mr. Roundfield
High-sider
August 7th, 2012
12:27 pm
This is very sad and terrible news. I remember Dan Roundfield playing for the Hawks in the early 1980’s prior to Dominique Wilkins joining the team.
terrell
August 7th, 2012
12:27 pm
That was a good trade for the Hawks at the time. RIP.
Monroe's First Redcoat
August 7th, 2012
12:28 pm
Hate t hear of this. Roundfield was my favorite hawk back in the day – his shot-blocking ability was one of the best in the league, and he was as solid a player as you could find. That he died trying to sve another person is testament to his character. God Bless, Dan. Well done.
yoursporthousedotcom
August 7th, 2012
12:32 pm
This is a sad day for real Hawks fans. Rounds was a beast in the paint. Shouts out to his son Corey and his family. I hope they can somehow find solace during this tragic event.
Reebok
August 7th, 2012
12:32 pm
He was the best player by far on those pre-Dominique Hawks teams…I really enjoyed watching him play. This is very sad news.
Big Daddy
August 7th, 2012
12:34 pm
What a shame. R.I.P Dan. I met him at the All-Star game in Charlotte. Was one nice dude. Talked with me for a few minutes when he found out I was from Atlanta. One of the classiest professional athletes I have met. I know his wife must be devastated.
Sad Hawks Fan
August 7th, 2012
12:35 pm
Dang that is so sad. I LOVED that guy back in the day. Easily one of the most under-rated Hawks of all-time. Great dude on and off the court. RIP big fella.
Mike Fratello
August 7th, 2012
12:36 pm
Roundfield and Koncak were two of the best.
@ Sam and The Truth
August 7th, 2012
12:36 pm
Your morbid curiosity is disturbing. It’s people like you that inspired Don Henley to write & sing “Dirty Laundry”.
Old Devil
August 7th, 2012
12:37 pm
Danny Roundfield, ultimate power forward, awesome rebounder, tough guy, could take a hit/give a hit, accurate shooter, clutch player, nice guy unlike today’s thugballers. May he rest in peace. If Dominique wasn’t such a ball hog, they might have won it all in 80’s.
ONIFC
August 7th, 2012
12:37 pm
R.I.P. I had no idea Antoine Carr was a Hawk
RiverDawg
August 7th, 2012
12:41 pm
One of my all time favorite Hawks ! And as many others have mentioned he brought his best effort to the court every game.Dan is a athlete that Atlanta can be proud of.
Supreme Grand Poobah
August 7th, 2012
12:41 pm
Very sad to hear of Dan’s passing. He was one of the best Hawks ever, and a good man. Probably my all time favorite Hawk. (sorry Nique)
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
August 7th, 2012
12:42 pm
RIP
PALM CITY DAWG
August 7th, 2012
12:43 pm
Loved Danny Roundfield!! And, yes Tampa Gator, Tree and those guys were on the team. I was living in Atlanta at the time and it was a beautiful site to see! Very sad to hear about this.
Harvey D. Pooka
August 7th, 2012
12:44 pm
R.i.P. – so sad, especially when it occur as result of trying to assist someone else. (I’ve never heard of any ‘good’ news coming out of Aruba. You’ll never get me to visit that/those areas.)
Supreme Grand Poobah
August 7th, 2012
12:45 pm
Yep, Rounds and Tree had a friendly rivalry about who would block the most shots.
Tony
August 7th, 2012
12:46 pm
He died a hero. RIP!
bbfan
August 7th, 2012
12:46 pm
The man died trying to save his wife…..being a former NBA player is secondary at this point. Remembering how he played the game, his action wasn’t a surprise. Condolences to his family and friends.
tim
August 7th, 2012
12:50 pm
Mr Cunningham Roundfield hasn”t worked for the Hawks for 25 years. Call someone else for confirmation on his death.
Astro Joe
August 7th, 2012
12:50 pm
Ra’mon, that is a good and tough question. I’d probably go with Blair and Ivan. Blair because of his proven rebounding skills and because he could play a little center with his bulk. Plus, he only has a year left on his contract so there is very little risk in terms of his chronic knee issues. I’d keep Ivan because of his toughness and ability to defend multiple positions. And I think they could play next to each other as Ivan has a better face-up game and Blair’s limited offense seems to come from the low-block. A little high-low set could be used with those two. The Hawks would actually have a good chance of running with their 37 guards if they had several above average rebounders available to play during all 48 minutes of the game.
steven a smith
August 7th, 2012
12:52 pm
Great Basketball Player. I loved his toughness, I loved his leadership, and loved his professionalism.
A great role model.
PALM CITY DAWG
August 7th, 2012
12:52 pm
Hey MyPatootie-Spud was with the Hawks 86-91. Beat Dominique in the 86 NBA slam dunk contest!
High-sider
August 7th, 2012
12:53 pm
Dan Roundfield’s NBA career average(s): 15.2ppg and 9.7rpg
Very respectable stats…averaged a double-double [in points and rebounds] for six consecutive years ['77-'83] and, in the next [or seventh] year ['83-84], Roundfield averaged 18.9ppg and 9.9rpg…Hawks’ fans should hope that Al Horford and Josh Smith can meet or exceed those above NBA career averages.
I didn’t realize Roundfield was an extremely good defensive player. I was a young boy back in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/roundda01.html
HawkForLife
August 7th, 2012
12:56 pm
Sometimes the almighty pisses me off, this one of those times.
Rest in peace my brother.
Westurd
August 7th, 2012
1:01 pm
A real hero……..went to school with his kids, who are his real legacy. Great kids, just like their pop
Hollywould
August 7th, 2012
1:02 pm
Man, that sux. Rounds was one of my faves. Gave it all he had every nite/ Lot of fun watching the Hawks in those days/ unlike today. RIP Danny and prayers for the family.
High-sider
August 7th, 2012
1:07 pm
Dan Roundfield was consistent. His NBA career averages in points and rebounds for the regular season and post season are [essentially] the same.
blackprix
August 7th, 2012
1:07 pm
back in the 80’s the Hawks had some decent teams with Hubie Brown coaching them. Danny Roundfield was one of those very good players.
RIP
cdog
August 7th, 2012
1:10 pm
going to miss “doc” roundfield. he was a wonderful person as well as a great player for the hawks.he brought joy and excitement to atlanta. a classy guy.R.I.P. DOC AND GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY
satch
August 7th, 2012
1:14 pm
i remember watching him john drew eddie johnson tree rollins armond hill at the capital centre at landover maryland
willie lynch
August 7th, 2012
1:14 pm
Many great memories of Dan Roundfield and the Hawks. This is very sad news. May he rest in peace.
cdog
August 7th, 2012
1:15 pm
HAWKFORLIFE, YOU DON”T BLASPHEMY THE ALMIGHTY GOD.WE ALL HAVE TO PASS DOWN THAT ROAD OF DEATH..IT WASN’T HIS DOING BUT THE SIN OF ADAM. “DOC” ROUNDFIELD TIME WAS UP.THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK. THE ALMIGHTY WILL JUDGE YOU AND ME ONE DAY.
scott
August 7th, 2012
1:19 pm
Unbelievably sad. I carried his groceries to his car when I worked at Kroger (Roswell) in high school. I have his autograph on a torn corner of a brown paper bag. He was so gracious to a goofy teenage bagboy in 1986. RIP…..
DawgNole
August 7th, 2012
1:19 pm
Softspoken and workmanlike. Exemplary attitude. Too often, the good–they die young. RIP, DR.
Shug
August 7th, 2012
1:24 pm
An underappreciated talent. Roundfield should be on anyone’s all-time Atlanta Hawks starting five.
Sid
August 7th, 2012
1:27 pm
Rest In Peace Brother Dan
moorman
August 7th, 2012
1:29 pm
sad indeed. a great defender when he played for the hawks…………one of the best players in the league……..
Big J
August 7th, 2012
1:29 pm
Wow, what a shame. Rest in peace.
TROTTINGHOME
August 7th, 2012
1:34 pm
That’s how I want to go from this world…doing…not laying around…R.I.P my Brother.
Dewaine
August 7th, 2012
1:35 pm
I sure hate to hear that Roundfield has died at so young an age. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. This was indeed a shocker to me.
Ra'mon
August 7th, 2012
1:37 pm
AJ, I totally agree. Spurs are wanting to trade Blair to a good situation, and almost give him away. I’d be very interested in attempting to trade a 2nd round pick or the rights to the player the Hawks just acquired to SAS for Blair. Zaza, Blair, and Ivan would be a great tandem on the bench (and if Petro gives anything, than great).
stan
August 7th, 2012
1:39 pm
man..this really sucks!!
Dan was a Key player for the Hawks!!! he brought it every nite!!
Ted
August 7th, 2012
1:40 pm
Rounds was a force in the middle when he played with the Hawks. I’ve always felt that the Hawks should have retired his number along with Pete Maravich and John Drew. Danny Rounds was a class act. He gave his life to save his wife….may God richly reward him at the Pearly Gates…..
Ernest
August 7th, 2012
1:41 pm
RIP Dan Roundfield. I really admired the way you played the game.
Patrick
August 7th, 2012
1:43 pm
Ted Turner, Hubie Brown, Tree Rollins, Dr. Rounds….some of the best years of the Hawks. Class act, that always gave 100%. Condolences to his widow.
phil
August 7th, 2012
1:47 pm
what awful, awful news…the first player I truly remember well from the Hawks.
I am very sorry to hear this and my sympathies to his family. RIP
Kenny D
August 7th, 2012
1:47 pm
R.I.P Dan Roundfield
satch
August 7th, 2012
1:48 pm
patrick those were great years and i lived in baltimore at that time but always watched those teams
Oceans are big
August 7th, 2012
1:48 pm
that is why it took an hour to find the body. Stop watching so much TV.
MeaneyMouse
August 7th, 2012
1:50 pm
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Tap Out
August 7th, 2012
1:55 pm
Great “lunch pail” player. He came to work and gave his best. RIP
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MfG
August 7th, 2012
1:59 pm
RIP to one of the greatest Hawks to ever play the game!
longtimefamfriend
August 7th, 2012
2:00 pm
To answer some of the questions. The Roundfield’s were vacationing in Aruba with their 2 grandsons and Dan’s sister. His wife was on a raft that was floating a little to far out, she cannot swim so Dan went to pull her back. Dan and his two grandsons, 7 and 5, were playing on the reef when he noticed his wife and went to the edge of the reef, when he arrived the rip tied pulled him under and he hit his head on the reef and was kept under, he somehow got stuck between rocks and seaweed, that is why it took longer to find him. No one else was hurt and all managed to return to shore safely. He is survived by his wife, two grown sons, and two grandsons. He will truly be missed.
ag
August 7th, 2012
2:01 pm
very very sad day in atlanta. as most of our childhood heros in atlanta contunue to make headlines, holifield, williams andrews – even that bunch of hawks he played with (Fast Eddie, John Drew) – you never heard anything from roundfield. i often sad the one part of the hawks (unlike the braves or falcons to an extent) – never bring the old guys for a reunion – at least once a year. again great loss to the roundfield family and hawk family as well. RIP Dan Roundfield
empire
August 7th, 2012
2:04 pm
Story and pictures of the drowning: http://www.24ora.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51086:tragedia-na-baby-beach-homber-a-hoga-pa-scapa-su-senora&catid=6:policial&Itemid=8
Hurricane
August 7th, 2012
2:06 pm
Outside of Nique, Dan Roundfield was my all time favorite Hawk. Sad to see him go out that way!!
R.I.P.
VW
August 7th, 2012
2:07 pm
One of my all time favorite players. RIP
ILL-Logical
August 7th, 2012
2:08 pm
As great of a player that Danny was, he was an even better person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Reality
August 7th, 2012
2:10 pm
Horrible news. Loved watching him, Eddie Johnson, and Drew back in the day. Sad day for the Atlanta sports family.
J. Simons
August 7th, 2012
2:18 pm
I was a proud member, actually President, of the Danny Roundfield Fan Club at Central MI University. Danny was a great player and wonderful friend. I am glad we kept in touch over the years and am so sad for Bernie and his sons/family…
MsDee
August 7th, 2012
2:23 pm
I never saw Dan play but my mom has and when I told her about his death, she sounded hurt just like some of you guys. She remembers him to be an excellent rebounder and hard working defensive specialist. After reading up a little about him, he sure did sound like a pretty great guy on and off the court. I pray that the Heavenly Father saw fit for him to live in eternity ..RIP Mr. Roundfield!!
Pio2u
August 7th, 2012
2:24 pm
RIP: Truly a great player; thanks for the memories, sympathy & prayers for the family
1911trusoldier
August 7th, 2012
2:25 pm
A true Gentle Giant that will be deeply missed. RIP Big Guy.
MsDee
August 7th, 2012
2:25 pm
Can anyone translate the article to English please?
Kathy Barr Gomoluch
August 7th, 2012
2:26 pm
Danny was my brothers roommate at Central Mich. University in 1975. His brother Royce was also, nice guys. My sympathy to the entire family.
Kathy Barr Gomoluch
August 7th, 2012
2:28 pm
Danny was my brothers roommate at Central Mich. University in 1975. His brother Royce was also, my sympathy to the Roundfield family.
Jimmy Crack
August 7th, 2012
2:29 pm
A sad loss for longtime Hawks fans. I met him once and invited him over to our table, and he stayed for at least a half hour. A very nice man.
Many here may not know that he was an awesome basketball player. His nickname during his playing days should have been “Money”, because when he had the ball in the paint, you could count on it going in.
R.I.P. Dan and hearts go out to the family.
KPH
August 7th, 2012
2:32 pm
Very sad to hear. He was one of my favorites back in the day. May peace be with his family and friends.
Tampa Gator
August 7th, 2012
2:38 pm
I only met him once….as I stated earlier……and was so impressed with his openness and friendliness towards total strangers….. my wife and I that evening. Several others on here this morning who knew him so much better confirmed my impressions of the man. So sorry for all his family….and to all his obvious many friends. Classy human being and family man….with lots of friends. You lived, cared, and loved well. RIP…Dan Roundfield.
kreedham
August 7th, 2012
2:42 pm
I work at the arena and DR would come to a Hawks game now and then. He was always very nice. Sorry to hear about this!
Hugo
August 7th, 2012
2:45 pm
Read most of the comments above and I cant add anything. Great Great Basketball Player He was one of the best. Thanks, Mr. Roundfield. Truly a Legend.
Sharon
August 7th, 2012
2:45 pm
I already miss you Dan. I am forever striving to have your true character of love, friendship and grace. My prayers go out to your wife, family and especially your grandsons. RIP
Destin Dawg
August 7th, 2012
2:49 pm
I remember Hubie Brown kissing him on the cheek after a well played game, I’ll never forget it.
CJ
August 7th, 2012
2:54 pm
Rest in peace Tree!
KevinM
August 7th, 2012
2:56 pm
DR and Truck were 2 of my favorite Hawks.
Dan always gave it a good show each time he played.
I hope the Hawks show their support for DR’s family this upcoming season. He was an excellent rep of Hawks basketball.
Ms KP
August 7th, 2012
3:01 pm
Wow I am in disbelief, I grew up watch Dan play with the Hawks. I loved to watch him play right before I had a game, I would try and play just like him on and off the court. The epitome of sportsmanship and hardwork.
Billy
August 7th, 2012
3:03 pm
wow, hate to hear this!!!
StingerSplash
August 7th, 2012
3:11 pm
The Hawks teams with Roundfield, John Drew, Fast Eddie Johnson were fun to watch and fun to follow. The Hawks could use a Dan Roundfield now. RIP to a great pro.
Jillian
August 7th, 2012
3:14 pm
Dan was an awesome person in and out. Went to school with his son Chris and had the pleasure of working with him everyday. We all heard in college that Chris’ Dad was a basketball player and none of us believed him We swore he was lying. We were all too young to really know who Dan Roundfield was as a player. But he was clearly an awesome father and grandfather. Loved his grandkids more than anything. He was always willing to help you out and was the ultimate gentlemen. He loved his wife and his family. He wasn’t pretentious and enjoyed telling stories of his days on the court but he never bragged. He just loved the game. What a great guy. He will be missed. RIP Dan.
mike
August 7th, 2012
3:16 pm
I’m too young to remember Dan Roundfield’s playing days, but from what I’ve read about him seems like a class act. Rest in peace and condolences to the Roundfield family.
Barry Kotzen
August 7th, 2012
3:18 pm
I used to sit a few rows off the court behind the one of the baskets when Dan Roundfield played for the Hawks. I vividly remember the sensation of seeming to feel the force when the Pistons came to town and the banging that was going on down low. Dan Roundfield is part of those memories which are burned into my brain for as long as I’ll live. I’ve moved away from ATL a few years ago but, I remain a Hawks fan forever. I had heard Dan Roundfield was a class act off the court. I’m glad to hear it was apparently true. R.I.P. I will always remember watching the truly underappreciated great player that Dan Roundfield was.
Atl Sports Lover
August 7th, 2012
3:21 pm
RIP…you were a great guy! Condolences to the family.
Rico
August 7th, 2012
3:21 pm
Glad to hear he touched so many lives. He was definitely a strong dude on and off the court. RIP
The Truth
August 7th, 2012
3:25 pm
longtimefamfriend
regarding your
2:00 pm post:
Thanks for the details
R.I.P Dan and heartfelt sympathy to the family
Shaniqua
August 7th, 2012
3:31 pm
My sympathies go out to his whole family Bernie, Corey & Katie and the children, and Chris. I pray that at this time of sorrow God will place is loving arm around every member of Dan’s immediate family. It appears from others comments that the grandchildren were playing in the water when the accident happened. My ernest prayer is that they did not witness or understand the magnitude of this tragedy.
CMUfaninGa
August 7th, 2012
3:35 pm
A sad day for Central Michigan fans. RIP Dan.
Sports Facts » Dan Roundfield Dead: Former NBA All-Star Drowns In Aruba – Huffington Post
August 7th, 2012
3:38 pm
[...] has drowned while …Former NBA All-Star Roundfield Drowns While Swimming Off ArubaBloombergAtlanta Hawks: Former Hawks All-Star Dan Roundfield drowns in ArubaAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Former Hawks star Roundfield drowns in ArubaYahoo! [...]
steven a smith
August 7th, 2012
3:40 pm
He would have been a great NBA coach. Could have been a great tutor for Atlanta Hawks “BIG” men “not named” Josh, Zsa Zsa, or Ivan!!!
Robert R.
August 7th, 2012
3:41 pm
I was a great fan of Mr. Roundfield when he played for the Hawks. I’m thankful for his life, and send condolences to his family and friends.
hammerhead
August 7th, 2012
3:41 pm
Roundfield has spent the past few years in the engineering business here in Atlanta. I had the honor of teaming with him and his company on several projects. Talked to him on the phone before meeting him and wondered is this “the Dan Roundfield?”. Soft spoken and a true gentleman. Finally met him and it was obvious he was “the Dan Roundfield”. What a class act. Humble but confident; first class in everything he did. A sad, sad day.
Dan Roundfield Dead: Former NBA All-Star Drowns In Aruba – Huffington Post | Free NBA Videos
August 7th, 2012
3:44 pm
[...] has drowned while …Former NBA All-Star Roundfield Drowns While Swimming Off ArubaBloombergAtlanta Hawks: Former Hawks All-Star Dan Roundfield drowns in ArubaAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Former Hawks star Roundfield drowns in ArubaYahoo! Sportsall 120 [...]
ToccoaDawg
August 7th, 2012
3:45 pm
Very sad. My prayers go out to his family.
Former Hawks All-Star Dan Roundfield drowned | ProBasketballTalk
August 7th, 2012
3:48 pm
[...] time with the Atlanta Hawks in the early 1980s, has drowned while swimming on vacation in Aruba, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution (via SLAM). The report said Roundfield’s wife became distressed while swimming at Baby Beach and [...]
Astro Joe
August 7th, 2012
3:50 pm
Great photo selection (BTW), since I remembered Dan wearing those classic high-tube socks. I can’t remember the name of the Buck in the picture… it looks like he is about to get schooled (lol).
MsDee
August 7th, 2012
4:01 pm
AJ,
Exactly!! No way, according to that pic, that Buck player was gonna be able to do ANYTHING after Mr. Roundfield’s move..lol
Sautee
August 7th, 2012
4:03 pm
AJ, I think that was Paul Mokeski, a Bill Simmons favorite from that era.
Joey
August 7th, 2012
4:07 pm
I remember Dan’s first words for the press, when Dominique started practicing with the Hawks: “When I kept seeing Nique’s tennis shoes in my face, I knew he was special . . .”
When a man’s sister-in-law calls him a “sweetheart,” he must have been a good man.
RIP Dan.
Dan Roundfield Dead: Former NBA All-Star Drowns In Aruba – Huffington Post | Football News Pro
August 7th, 2012
4:10 pm
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Last Word n Sports
August 7th, 2012
4:18 pm
The Buck guarding Roundfield in the picture is former Boston Celtic center and Hall of Famer Dave Cowens traded to Milwaukee at the tail end of his career. RIP Dan Roundfield. I remember him along with fast Eddie Johnson, Tree Rollins, and John Drew, pre-Dominique.
Jaded
August 7th, 2012
4:21 pm
You’d be hard pressed to find a more respected player in the annals of Atlanta sports history than Mr. Roundfield. He was a true professional on and off the court. This is a day of mourning for all Hawks fans.
copper
August 7th, 2012
4:21 pm
all-star…RIP
Buddy Grizzard
August 7th, 2012
4:21 pm
Hard cap imposed on Hawks due to Lou Williams signing, may affect ability to retain Ivan Johnson:
http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba2-bulls-right-at-hard-cap/
PistolPete
August 7th, 2012
4:21 pm
That Bucks player in the photo is Dave Cowens, the former Celtic great.
Astro Joe
August 7th, 2012
4:23 pm
Sautee, I was thinking Mokeski but I didn’t think he had the “afro” thing going on back then.
Sautee
August 7th, 2012
4:29 pm
Yeah, it’s definitely Cowens. I forgot he went to the Bucks late in his career. I think of him exclusively as a Celtic.
'79 Hawks Fan
August 7th, 2012
4:36 pm
Many Saturday afternoons in my backyard in South GA, multiple wristbands were worn to emulate the great Dan Roundfield. This news made me very sad. He was a good man. My prayers go out for his family.
HCB
August 7th, 2012
4:42 pm
I loved the way we would block shots with his left hand and also I enjoyed watching him play very much. This is very sad news.
JESSE
August 7th, 2012
4:42 pm
MY.GOD.BE.WITH.YOU.ALL.RIP
Dejay
August 7th, 2012
4:44 pm
Hi-Side took the words off of my keyboard. A Hawks fan should hope, wish, dream, and pray that Smith and Horford produce and show the heart, effort, and toughness in the same manner that Roundfield did. How many times did he have to put the team on his back when Fast Eddie and John Drew would go on their drug binges?
Anyway, my condolences to the family. RIP, Rounds….
Astro Joe
August 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
Thanks. I remember Mokeski as being a statue (Jason Collins-like), even the offensive minded Nellie would not have asked Mokeski to defend Roundfield in space.
Buddy, yeah, once a team crosses the salary cap and uses their MLE, there isn’t much flexibility (if they don’t own a player’s Bird rights). But they have the trade exemption from the Willie Green trade to use if they want to acquire more talent (and stay under the luxury line). Dajuan Blair’s contract (as an example) is for a little over $1M. And Devin Ebanks was scheduled to make about $1M if he signed his QO. So the Hawks can easily acquire either of those players (Ebanks would require a S&T) using the Willie Green chip.
Scott Mathis
August 7th, 2012
4:50 pm
I hate to hear that. He was the star on the team when I started watching Hawks Basketball. My prayers are with the Roundfield family during this time.
Bluesman
August 7th, 2012
4:51 pm
I last saw Danny in Aruba 2 years ago. He turned me on to Baby Beach… So sad… RIP my friend…
Slimjr
August 7th, 2012
4:52 pm
I have been to Baby Beach several times:
It a very calm beautiful enclave that’s protected from the crashing waves by a barrier rocky reef! You are warned never to venture out beyond the reef or all bets are off! Just vicious pounding waves and under tows that never let up day and night due to the constant 15 knot trade winds blowing across the island! You are nothing more than a rag doll if you get caught up in the under tow and getting hammered by those crushing waves..Death is only a few seconds away..So Sad! RIP Dan!
What a hero to save the love of his life and give up his own!
Oh what a tragedy that his wife will have to live with for the rest of her life!!! Why did she go out there?
art
August 7th, 2012
4:53 pm
wow- what a brave guy. A very good player too. Godspeed
kj
August 7th, 2012
4:58 pm
We will miss you. One of my greatest Hawks player of all time.
Prudog
August 7th, 2012
5:02 pm
My favorite Hawk from my childhood.
chris
August 7th, 2012
5:04 pm
RIP Dan Roundfield..watched you growing up great player and person..sad day for Hawks Nation
Slimjr
August 7th, 2012
5:04 pm
longtimefamfriend
August 7th, 2012
2:00 pm
“To answer some of the questions. The Roundfield’s were vacationing in Aruba with their 2 grandsons and Dan’s sister. His wife was on a raft that was floating a little to far out, she cannot swim so Dan went to pull her back. Dan and his two grandsons, 7 and 5, were playing on the reef when he noticed his wife and went to the edge of the reef, when he arrived the rip tied pulled him under and he hit his head on the reef and was kept under, he somehow got stuck between rocks and seaweed, that is why it took longer to find him. No one else was hurt and all managed to return to shore safely. He is survived by his wife, two grown sons, and two grandsons. He will truly be missed.”
Oh, okay that answered my question…Oh man…….So sorry….
Dr. Thomas Coleman
August 7th, 2012
5:05 pm
Danny and i were such good friends. He was a wonderful friend and a true sports fan. He worked with me when i served as the Director of the Govornor’s Office of Highway Safety. He was the Highway Safety Spokesperson and a true hero to the high school students around the state
al davis
August 7th, 2012
5:06 pm
RIP
Hawkfan
August 7th, 2012
5:14 pm
Prayers to family..I loved to was him play, those were the days…RIP.
Everyone should stay out of Aruba. Nothing but trouble in that place.
heat check
August 7th, 2012
5:23 pm
He’s from before my NBA time, so I’m only familiar with the name, but he’ll evidently be remembered as a good guy and a tough player who went out a hero. Sad news all the same.
Sam Wash
August 7th, 2012
5:24 pm
Danny was a great friend. I remember seeing him play at “THE SAINT” in Detroit when I was a kid. He recently sent a check to help support our golf outing because he could not make it. RIP Big fella, God Bless
Big Chris
August 7th, 2012
5:26 pm
I remember him well. Was one of my favorites, as a child. R.I.P Dan. You will be missed.
Luke Cage
August 7th, 2012
5:26 pm
Condolences to his family. He gave his life so that his wife could live. In my eyes that makes him a hero in the truest sense of the word.
SWEET CHRISTMAS!!!
JacquieMX
August 7th, 2012
5:29 pm
Former Atlanta Hawks Superstar Drowns!~Is It Stereotype Or Can't Blacks Swim>? - Stormfront
August 7th, 2012
5:30 pm
[...] ULVER Atlanta Hawks: Former Hawks All-Star Dan Roundfield drowns in Aruba | Atlanta Hawks [...]
Slimjr
August 7th, 2012
5:44 pm
May GOD have mercy on you sons of of satan! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
JaeEvolution
August 7th, 2012
5:46 pm
The Hawks tried to acquire Howard last offseason, offering several different packages to the Magic. However, Orlando wasn’t ready to part ways with Howard and the talks didn’t go anywhere. HoopsWorld
The Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks have been mentioned as potential suitors for Dwight Howard in recent months, but there’s a dark horse to keep an eye on as this saga continues. If Howard becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason, the Atlanta Hawks will aggressively pursue the six-time All-Star and try to lure the superstar center back to his hometown. HoopsWorld
On a sidenote I think it’s a real scumbag move for Dwight to duck out of his youth camp like he is doing. Is it really so hard to go and make some kids who really want to see you happy?
RIP Dan Roundfield
Slimjr
August 7th, 2012
5:47 pm
NewsFlash: D12 is coming home!! Book it Dano!
Stay tuned!
ZACK
August 7th, 2012
5:49 pm
R.I.P. MR. ROUNDFIELD. A CLASS ACT, GREAT GUY AND ONE OF THE FEW GREAT HAWKS IN THEIR HISTORY.
"Chef" Tim Dix
August 7th, 2012
5:51 pm
Roundfield v. Unsel. Real.
True Hawk fan
August 7th, 2012
5:55 pm
True hooper to the end, nver took a play off,much repect (RIP) big fellow.
lewisbuzzard
August 7th, 2012
5:57 pm
First off prayers to the family. When I think of Dan Roundfield I think about the heydey of Hawks basketball in Atlanta. I have never reached that kind of fervor for the Hawks or the NBA game again. Truly it is a game I don’t spend anytime with now but when Roundfield, Nique, fast Eddie and Tree were gracing the Omni it was a great era in Atlanta sports. Danny was one of my favorites because of his great effort every time he hit the court.
NUNNA!!
August 7th, 2012
6:05 pm
RIP Mr.Roundfield. May god be with your family,loved ones,close friends,and all of us fans who loved you.
Thanks for the memories!!
2 God Be The Glory!!
Rod from College Park
August 7th, 2012
6:15 pm
RIP Mr. Roundfield. I have many fond memories of you owning the glass when I was a young man. One of my favorite Hawks players of all times. You will truly be missed.
Bobby D.Nash
August 7th, 2012
6:18 pm
I always regarded Roundfield as a member of my All-Time Hawks Starting Five. We could sure use him now. A hero on the court that ended up as a hero in life. My condolences to his family.
BigTimeTECHFan
August 7th, 2012
6:22 pm
Sorry to hear, will miss hm. He lived next door to a good friend while I was in HS, had his shoes, wrist bands and stuff, was very very nice guy.
Also for those that did not see him play he was better then any player on this years USA team. That’s how good he was. Top of the key to dunk in one stride, some refs would call it walking but he didn’t
jalford
August 7th, 2012
6:26 pm
Thanks for the great memories. I was a small kid and had just moved here when I started watching all these guys play back in the day. Great, great memories!! R.I.P.
Sports Facts » Former NBA All-Star Roundfield Drowns in Aruba – ABC News
August 7th, 2012
6:33 pm
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Harkle
August 7th, 2012
6:33 pm
Very sad. We named our family Labrador Retriever “Rounds” after Dan Roundfield. You could always count on Roundfield to give you his best every night. He was a lot of fun to watch.
gcs
August 7th, 2012
6:40 pm
That is sad. Danny was one of the great Hawks of my childhood: Tree Rollins, John Drew, Tom McMillen, Charlie Criss, Mike Glenn, Steve Hawes…
R.I.P. Big Man
an old fan
August 7th, 2012
6:47 pm
Such a tragedy. I grew up watching him as a little girl. RIP
Thrashers fan!
August 7th, 2012
6:50 pm
RIP
David Granger
August 7th, 2012
6:52 pm
Hell of a shame…Rounds was a great one. He was always under-rated a bit, because he was quiet…didn’t force his shots (which was a good thing, since we had John Drew on the team)…but could score from anywhere. Great leaper, tough defender and the best rebounding forward in the league. (Although Truck Robinson was every bit as good…you could flip a coin between the two.)
He was also a good representative for the team in the community…always willing to go and talk to kids or visit hospitals. I’m sure sorry to hear this sad news.
Bob L
August 7th, 2012
7:02 pm
Wow, I hate to hear this. He and Pistol Pete were my favorite hawks of all time.
Bob L
August 7th, 2012
7:03 pm
Also, a very brave and gallant way to go, attempting to save his wife.
poopdawg
August 7th, 2012
7:17 pm
Sad story but a great character and hero. A life spent trying to make a difference. My prayers to the family.
Remembering Roundfield
August 7th, 2012
7:29 pm
As you can tell by the moniker, he has always been my favorite Hawk. I can appreciate the fact that he died saving his wife’s life. “Greater love hath no man that he would lay down his life for his friend.” He remains an inspiration to those knew him. Let’s continue to pray for his family.
You already know.
August 7th, 2012
7:40 pm
Dan was a very good player. If I remember correctly Dan played with John Drew, Tree Rollins, hes played with Pistol Pete and Sweet lou.
Dan had no problem going to the rack and could also hit a jumper. He was an old school player and not to Unlike Josh in many ways. He was a player and a leader. A man of substance and quality.
I wish there was more like him. I sorry to hear of his death. God Speed to him and his family.
ron
August 7th, 2012
7:59 pm
In six years he’s still one of the better forwards to have worn a hawks uniform.
TJ
August 7th, 2012
8:04 pm
See pics here at http://www.24ora.com
R.I.P Dan.
Mark
August 7th, 2012
8:23 pm
I WISHTHE FAMILY PEACE AND STRENGTH IN THEIR DAYS GOING FORWARD
Former NBA star Dan Roundfield drowns – Yahoo! Sports | South Sport
August 7th, 2012
8:29 pm
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Just saying..
August 7th, 2012
8:34 pm
A man’s man. Rest in peace.
coacht
August 7th, 2012
8:34 pm
Bummer. Dan Rounfield was a great Hawk. Great ambassador for the team and the game. Heartbreaking.
Former NBA Player Dan Roundfield Dies In Aruba Drowning
August 7th, 2012
8:40 pm
[...] Dan Roundfield, a 12-year NBA veteran, tragically died off the coast of Aruba yesterday while trying to save his wife from choppy waters while they were swimming. The couple was on vacation in Aruba. Roundfield managed to save his wife, but he was swept out to sea according to multiple news reports. [...]
M Manley
August 7th, 2012
8:48 pm
Dan Roundfield was a class act basketball player: not only on the court but off the court as well.
rest in peace danny...
August 7th, 2012
8:53 pm
you were always one of my favorite hawks. he was a hero as a player and he died as a hero.
RIP
Ka-Poon_Ka
August 7th, 2012
9:02 pm
Wow! Every day is a gift……
Tom Thurston
August 7th, 2012
9:03 pm
Dan was the consumate pro. Dominique recently said he was the best player he played with during his career in Atlanta.Thanks for the memories and RIP big man.
fatman
August 7th, 2012
9:08 pm
So sad. A great player and man. RIP
AG
August 7th, 2012
9:14 pm
All- Hawks Team
C- Bob Petite
PF – Dan Roundfield
SF- Dominque Wilkins
SG Pistol Pete
PG – Jeff Teague (just kidding)
PG Lou Hudson
Bench: John Drew, Eddie Johnson, Joe Johnson, Steve Smith, Kevin Willis, Tree Rollins, Dikembe Mutombo, Mookie Blaylock
I MUS WRITE
August 7th, 2012
9:15 pm
RIP Danny….Used to watch him and Nique as a kid
BACK PEDAL: DAN ROUNDFIELD, R.I.P. « SEE THE BALL
August 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
[...] Michael Cunningham of the AJC with the horrible news. [...]
maria
August 7th, 2012
9:25 pm
RIP Danny, will be praying for the family.
@Bernie, you are right, there is something very wrong over here!.
Ken Stallings
August 7th, 2012
9:26 pm
Very sad. The man died a true hero risking his life to save his wife. How tragic. But, the measure of a man is always what he does for others and Danny Rounds did his all for his wife. I fondly remember watching the Hawks teams from this era and they played an excellent brand of basketball and the added value of Skip Caray as the play-by-play man was superb. Back in the days when WTBS gave sports fans a true smorghisborg of sports. At one point, you could watch the Hawks, Braves, and Flames play. It was heaven!
Never knew the man personally, but it is so nice to hear so many who did all say he was a kind-hearted person. He will be missed in many ways!
hind tit
August 7th, 2012
9:28 pm
I wish today’s players could see how bad they are compared to players like Roundfield. I never missed a Hawks game on T.V. when these guy’s played because they played defense first and Roundfield was right up there with the very best. Nobody could reject a shot like he could. I never watch pro basketball now because it’s become a game of only offense which is just half a game which is the way coaching is from park and rec. through college. Today’s players are not as good as they think they are be cause they play only park and rec. ball and are paid big money and the fans pay big money to watch it.
DC from Conyers
August 7th, 2012
9:45 pm
God Bless Dan and his family. Such a tragic accident. Thanks for the Memories, class guy. dc
Sautee
August 7th, 2012
9:46 pm
AG,
Bob Pettit was a PF, and Lou Hudson was a SG. Just FYI.
Groundhogday
August 7th, 2012
9:59 pm
This heartbreaking news. In high school, everybody on the court wore the wristbands……..we even called them “Roundfields”. To this day when I hear the term “power forward”, I think of Dan Roundfield. Condolelences to his wife and family. He will be truly missed by all of us from that era.
drmaryb.(""_*).
August 7th, 2012
10:01 pm
RIP Roundtree
Don’t ever go to Aruba … everyone from the USA goes there and, don’t return. geez-us!!!
drmaryb.(""_*).
August 7th, 2012
10:02 pm
* Roundfield
Jay
August 7th, 2012
10:02 pm
This is very sad. I was at Baby Beach when this happened. I actually saved the two grandchildren who were stranded on the rocks but I did not know what else was going on. An hour later the helicopter started the search. Not a quick response at all. Very sad to see the family during this awful time.
JSS
August 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
Man, this is a shoot in the guts!
“Rounds” literally saved this franchise when Truck Robinson left the Hawks in his one and done season. When Drew, Eddie Johnson, and backup Terry Furlow were literally subsidizing small drug cartels; Roundfield and Armond Hill were holding a very fragile locker room together…
From one Huron to one Chippewa, may you find eternal rest! A model for what exemplifies a man to your very last human effort! Thank you!!!
JSS
August 7th, 2012
10:09 pm
“shot”
Cosmo
August 7th, 2012
10:34 pm
RIP & God bless his family.
Former All-Star Dan Roundfield Drowns After Saving Wife » PRO HOOPS CENTRAL
August 7th, 2012
10:40 pm
[...] NBA center Dan Roundfield sacrificed his life on Monday for the woman he loved, as the “Atlanta Journal Constitution” has reported that he drowned off the coast of Aruba, after making sure his wife was safely [...]
Melvin
August 7th, 2012
10:54 pm
Bring Dwight home…
“Not only do the Hawks have the cap space and hometown ties to recruit Howard, they also have two of his closest friends on their roster. Josh Smith and Anthony Morrow have known Howard for years and they could help the Hawks lure the big man next summer.”
“Last summer, Howard was asked to name five players who he would like to have on his team. Howard named Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Stephen Jackson, Monta Ellis and Morrow, showing just how close he is with the shooting guard and how much he respects his game. Morrow believes the Hawks have a chance to land Howard, but says he doesn’t have any inside knowledge.”
““With me and Josh having a relationship with Dwight, it’s a possibility,” Morrow said. “It’s always a possibility, but that’s something that they’ll have to take care of upstairs. Mr. Ferry is doing a great job so far. Anything is possible, you never know. It’d be great with the relationship that us three have, and (fellow Atlanta native) Lou Williams too, especially from a chemistry standpoint. That’s a good core group of guys right there to build a team around. It’d be great, but there’s no telling what will happen.””
deerhunter
August 7th, 2012
10:54 pm
Sam, you need to turn off the TV and stop trying to think of conspiracies. How long do YOU think it should take to find a drowning victim?…is 1 hour too long in your mind? What happened in that hour — well, maybe the emergency rescue people had to get to their boat, get their gear on, boat to the site of the drowning, and start searching THE OCEAN for the location of a body that may be on the surface or on the ocean floor – or in this case, under some rocks.
You should try looking for bodies some time. Its gruesome, not enjoyable, and not like in the TV shows.
Melvin
August 7th, 2012
10:55 pm
My previous post is from HoopsWorld
http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-howard-joining-friends-on-hawks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-pm-howard-joining-friends-on-hawks
SteveW
August 7th, 2012
10:58 pm
“The Hawks lost a seven-game series to the Washington Bullets in the conference semifinals; Roundfield, in the Website interview, said the Hawks “probably should have beat” the Bullets.”
I was there at this series. Electric is all I can say.
JSS
August 7th, 2012
11:00 pm
Dudes, really let’s remember the man… They’ll be time to blog about the Howard and reasons behind the tragedy of the day on another blog…
SteveW
August 7th, 2012
11:01 pm
Roundtree could hit the 18 ft. jumper off the glass like nobody I can remember. It literally would “kiss’ the glass on the way in.
What a great player. Lot’s of fond memories.
Nazan Yar
August 7th, 2012
11:07 pm
I had the great pleasure of getting to know Danny through work over the last year. One of the more tender-hearted people I’ve ever been around, and a man always willing to do anything for you.
For Doc – Go Red Wings! You’ll be missed.
SteveW
August 7th, 2012
11:07 pm
Those who saw Danny play know he gave the Hawks a respectability after a very trying time of whiffing on David Thompson, Webster – getting Givens and Al Wood in the draft – and basically being a pariah after Maravich, Lou Hudson, and Walt Bellamy, for a few years.
Danny was a class act. Solid. No complaining – just lunch pail, hustle, and a very good BB player.
Haven’t checked his stats – but he was going to give you somewhere around 20 and 9 a nite. And never complain.
SteveW
August 7th, 2012
11:08 pm
I think we somehow whiffed on Dr J somewhere in there also – maybe drafted him and he went ABA or something? Can’t remember.
SteveW
August 7th, 2012
11:10 pm
We may have even whiffed on Artis Gilmore. He was Shaq before Shaq. Maybe we didn’t whiff on him however – I just remember we had a very bad run with Cotton Fitzsimmons and some rough teams.
That playoff series was adrenaline this town had not had in a long time.
Cheryl Murray
August 7th, 2012
11:29 pm
RIP cousin Dan. My g-baby is following your footsteps. She was playing basketball since she was 6 years old. She is now 16. She plays school ball and AAU. My prayers and condolence for my Aunt Lousie and cousins.
Preston Dennard
August 7th, 2012
11:32 pm
My heart aches, my eyes are wet with despair and my friend is no longer here to laugh, joke and share stories about our families, sons, and grandchildren. Though we both excelled in different sports, our love and respect towards each other were as genuine as any man could have. God has an early gift in one of the greatest and truest of all gentelmen. Love you Big D!
Preston
NFL Alumni
Rusty
August 7th, 2012
11:54 pm
So very sad.a great player,a great man RIP Danny
Ex-Hawk Roundfield, 59, Drowns
August 8th, 2012
12:10 am
[...] Hawks released a statement that was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, including comments from team vice president Wilkins: “Danny was the most honest and upfront [...]
Stump OReilly
August 8th, 2012
12:16 am
What a great great player Roundfield was! My favorite player because of his great attitude and relentless drive for rebounds. He didn’t complain. He just went to work every game. Died a hero trying to save his wife’s life. God bless his family and the Hawks who played with him.
Robyn
August 8th, 2012
12:24 am
These blogs show a grand legacy for Dan. I have incredibly fond memories of this gentle giant. Here are some to share. Walking down hallways, people would frequently look up and ask if he was a basketball player and he was humble by replying he did a while ago without going into details about how great he once was. He laughed when people would mistaken him for Tree Rollins. He had a deep booming voice that seemed tailor made for radio but he claimed that he had stuttered when he was younger and it would not work on the radio. He had a geat knowledge of NBA history that he and I would often debate about. He even found an error on an ESPN article years ago that they had to write a retraction about. Rounds told me that he would ask his coaches to defend the superstars of his era. This included a time when he chose to defend a white hot Larry Bird and told me that it was easy to guard him because he knew his moves but Larry still got his share of points. Dan claimed he was a far better baseball player in high school than basketball and that he thought he would make it further in baseball if not for his height. He was so dedicated to his wife, Bernie, who was so frequently at his side and often seemed to quietly admire her husband when adorIng fans would monopolize his time right in front of her. He was involved with charity work in the metro Atlanta area and thank him for exposing my nephew to one of his Tourets Syndrome basketball charities from his side on the bench. He was recently given a long deserved place in a Hall of Fame (Michigan Sports Hall of Fame) with the induction next week he deserves the same in Georgia and with the Hawks for his overall contributions I knew him well and my heart goes out to Bernie, Cory and Chris. Rounds has an immortal legacy that his family can always remember.
Bill
August 8th, 2012
12:50 am
I can’t think of any Hawk I loved more than Dan. One of “Hubie’s Hustlers.” How exciting it was when the Hawks took the Bullets to the brink in ‘79 in the Capital Centre against Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, Bobby Dandridge. I think President Carter was at the game 7. Cover of Sports Illustrated back when that was a huge deal. How very sad how his life ended, but he went out with a bang — trying to save someone’s life. Rest in peace, Dan, and God bless the surviving family and friends.
LA HAWKS FAN
August 8th, 2012
1:10 am
GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL, MR. ROUNDFIELD! LOVED YOUR PHYSICAL STYLE OF PLAY! I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT ERA’S STARTING FIVE: EDDIE JOHNSON, MIKE GLENN, JOHN DREW, WAYNE “TREE” ROLLINS, AND THE GREAT, DAN ROUNDFIELD! R.I.P.
tjhook
August 8th, 2012
1:13 am
I just found out I lost a cousin to an auto accident today so I share some pain with the Roundfield family. (FYI: My cousin’s name was Nic, a rising senior at Armstrong State university). I want to extend my condolences to the Roundfields and let them know that Dan was among my first Georgia sports heroes. I moved to Georgia in 78 for half a year and became a Hawks fan by watching Tree, Roundfield, Steve Hawes and Charlie Criss take on stars like the “Big E” Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld. I’m thankful Roundfield showed me what good basketball and sportsmanship are about.
Lunch Pail & Hard Hat
August 8th, 2012
5:18 am
A great player, and my all-time favorite Hawk. Take your rest in peace, Danny.
brigadierjerry
August 8th, 2012
5:52 am
I remember Roundfield even though I live in another state but due to I would watch him and those Hawks teams on TBS in the early 80’s. Looking back at that era, the late 70’s early 80’s were very physical and tough teams during that area. Thing with Roundfield is that he had very good timing in blocking shots and gave it his all when he played. That Bullet series was even though I was young was a very entertaining series. I will say those 70’s Bullet teams were very good
Unfortunately Roundfield doesnt get his just due because outside of the year they went 7 games with the Bullets in 78-79 and 79-80, the Hawks teams were not very good. There really isnt any player that is playing in the NBA today that he reminds me of and he could not probably play in todays NBA since it is very soft. It is like comparing sugar as far as NBA in the past to artificial sweetner to the NBA today. It doesnt compare.
RIP and God Bless to you and your family Mr Roundfield.
dave
August 8th, 2012
6:17 am
I had the pleasure of meeting him a couple or three years ago, when he came to our office representing the engineering firm he worked for. He was a great guy, very friendly. As Someone once said. “Greater love had no man than one who would lay his life down for his friends,” or in this case, his wife. We’ve lost a hero. In words of the “lolcats,” I haz a sad.”
"Shoulders"
August 8th, 2012
7:16 am
One of the best, one of my all time favorite Hawk players. RIP.!!
Woody
August 8th, 2012
7:29 am
One tough nut of a player but one really tender hearted guy. He used to come to Lipscomb University’s basketball camps as the guest pro and actually worked the day he came teaching kids, playing against coaches, signing autographs, and modeling what a real pro looked like. Died as he lived, honorably.
GoodMan
August 8th, 2012
7:53 am
After reading all the comments on how much of a loving husband Dan was to give his life to save his wife, I can see such a hero. I can only hope that Corey and Chris have learned from their father to love, cherish and protect their wives. Dan and Bernie seemed to be each other’s best friends from all the comments posted. Alot of men by today’s standards do not seem to see their wives as an extension of themselves, therfore they do not take care of them in that manner. The bible states that when you get married then “two become one.” Dan’s legacy certain proved that he and Bernie became one during their marriage. I pray that Dan’s grandsons will remember the heroic, selfless act that took him away when they are adults.
Kevin Taylor
August 8th, 2012
7:56 am
Wow! I am so sorry to hear of Dan Roundfield’s passing. He was my all time favorite Atlanta Hawk player. He was the very best Atlanta Hawk power forward ever. A true professional in every aspect of the game. I am so glad that I was able to meet him in person at a Hawk game last year. He was so kind and approachable. He will be missed.
Rhonda
August 8th, 2012
8:12 am
Danny and I knew each other in college, mostly because my best friend, Len Drake, played with him at Central Michigan, and I managed a disco called the Alibi East in Mt. Pleasant. I used to see him at Hawks games, but figured an NBA All-Star would never remember a bar manager he hadn’t seen in over 30 years. When Len died suddenly of a heart attack a couple of years ago I emailed my contact at the Hawks (my company has season tickets) and asked him if he could find a way to forward my contact information to Danny. Shortly after that my phone rang and it was Danny, calling to tell me that he and another former Chippewa were going to drive all night to attend Len’s funeral the next day. After that we emailed back and forth occasionally and saw each other a couple of times at games, but hadn’t talked in a while. Just the other day I was cleaning out some photo files and came across a picture he had sent me of him standing on the court at a Hawks game with Dr. J and ‘Nique, and thought I should email him and see how he was doing, but didn’t. Never hesitate when you have those “moments” because you might never have another chance.
Ricky Jett
August 8th, 2012
8:21 am
I remember meeting him about 5 years ago at one of our pump stations when he worked for Earthtech. He was a tall figure getting out of his older Benz. Recognized him right away. Shook his giant hand with him acting so humble. He never once mentioned who he was just concentrating on the work at hand. I finally confronted the gentle giant about who he was and he acted like it wasn’t a big deal. He talked to me in a real one on one conversation and never mentioned himself. He acted almost embarrassed that I made a big deal about it. A real true down to earth person that was a tough player for the Hawks. RIP Dan!! We really are going to miss you and your influence on our community.
To Tell the Truth
August 8th, 2012
8:29 am
Sorry to hear. May GOD Bless his family during this difficult time.
faye
August 8th, 2012
9:13 am
Rest in Peach Dan!!! I never met you but I saw you all the time when you was play for the Hawks. We all love you and going to miss you so much. As for his wife I am hope she is fine.
Dr.EB
August 8th, 2012
9:14 am
I was a big fan of his. Rest in peace.
True Falcon Fan
August 8th, 2012
9:14 am
Very sad news, Great guy, Great player!!!
RIP – Dan Roundfield
Mike G.
August 8th, 2012
9:16 am
Saw Dan play at my alma mater, Ohio U., back in the 70’s when he played for Central Michigan. Outstanding player who played the game with physicality and intelligence. One of the best players to ever come out of the M.A.C. Sorry to hear of his passing. He always struck me as a gentleman.
Bubba Bean
August 8th, 2012
9:29 am
He is, and always has been my favorite Hawk. This is such sad news. My prayers go out for his wife and family.
Astro Joe
August 8th, 2012
9:32 am
Kind of cool to see all of the wonderful remarks. We’ve become a very cynical (and sometimes disrespectful) society but obviously the vast majority of people respected and/or loved Roundfield.
Again, high-tube socks, dude wore like 8 wristbands on each arm… I always remember he wore those bulky knee pads… he was all legs, arms and elbows and he looked like he was walking onto a football field and not a basketball court. He had a great “game-time look” about him that is etched in my memory bank. And he and Truck Robinson, Antoine Carr and Kevin Willis are why my favorite position on the basketball court is PF. That has historically been where the tough guys play who are willing to do whatever it takes to help their team win. Dude was a PF until the very end, doing whatever it took to help his team (i.e., his family and specifically his bride).
Marsh
August 8th, 2012
9:38 am
I played softball with him while he was playing for the Hawks. He should NOT have been playing for us but we were VERY glad he did. He always said he was a better softball player than a basketball player and he COULD do anything he wanted to on the field. Since he could hit the ball (way way) out whenever he wanted he took great delight in beating the ball down the third base line and striding across first long before the throw. I once saw him jump WAY over the third baseman who was waiting with the ball, but of course he also jumped over the bag and stood grinning while the guy came over to tag him out. Incredibly, he was a far better PERSON than athlete and always had time to talk to anyone who had time for him. Ive been around many successful people in and out of athletics but he was, hands down, the most humble likable person one might encounter. His family was always with him if at all possible and it’s fitting that he died trying to save his wife – his love for family was obvious to all of us. So many memories of a Sweet Gentle Man and an AMAZING Competitor. RIP, Rounds.
Lacasun
August 8th, 2012
9:51 am
Competitor on the court and the consummate gentleman off of it. Danny was one of the best.
Andi Levine
August 8th, 2012
9:52 am
I am proud to say I was a personal friend of Danny’s over the years and although many will remember him as a great NBA All-Star ….. I had the privilage to know him as a fantastic father to Corey & Christopher (who use to babysit my son Zach) and a man who adored his wife Bernie their entire marriage. He was funny & had the kindest soul & was a wonderful role model for many. You will be deeply missed Danny. My heartfelt thoughts & prayers to the Roundfield family.
T-Bone
August 8th, 2012
10:46 am
Rest in peace
TC
August 8th, 2012
10:51 am
I had the pleasure of meeting Dan Roundfield several years ago when he and my wife worked for an engineering company in south Atlanta. He was a gentle giant and was one of the coolest dudes you could ever meet. Since I was much younger than Dan, he would always try to educate me and tell me the facts of life and the do’s and don’t on how to become successful in life. He was a great man and will be deeply missed. My deepest sympathy and condelences go out to the Roundfield family during their loss.
Isaac Booker
August 8th, 2012
11:09 am
To the Roundfield family, please except our sincere condolences. May God be with you during this difficult time. Danny was a great teammate in basketball and track at Chadsey High and he kept in touch with me during our college days. Spoke to him a few months back about family and growing up in Detroit and he was a true gentleman. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. From Isaac Booker and Larry Harvey. Class of 1971.
Hawks Fan
August 8th, 2012
11:23 am
Im sorry to hear of his death. He was a good player.
Redeemer
August 8th, 2012
11:24 am
Dan no longer suffers from the dread he surely felt in his final moments on earth and now abides in God’s eternal love and protection. I’m sure when he arrived in paradise that he was greeted with the affirmation of, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” His life was truly a well-lived one and deserves to be celebrated.
Thank you for representing the Hawks in a way we could all be proud of, Dan.
barry
August 8th, 2012
11:42 am
my favorite Hawk player. great man…God Bles him!
Joe
August 8th, 2012
11:52 am
Roundfield and James McElroy were college teammates at Central Michigan (along with former NBA player Ben Poquette). They played at rival Detroit high schools, Chadsey and Murray-Wright, respectively. When was the last time you read about a 59-year-old NBA player who was still married to his high school and college sweetheart? A wonderful man and terrible loss.
drmaryb.(""_*).
August 8th, 2012
11:54 am
Style over Substance!
everybody who matters on here, know my style. I never post without a theme and a point. scroll-a-troll people! lol!
_________
Here’s my point: Atkinson? Is he perhaps The Hawks next interim coach? Looks like GM – Ferry is looking at his coaching staff ineptness these “Dog-Days of Summer!”
Joe
August 8th, 2012
12:10 pm
The photo of Dan in the AJC shows Roundfield being guarded by Dave Cowens after (obviously) Cowens left Boston.
cybo
August 8th, 2012
12:35 pm
I had a chance to meet Roundield as a kid. Great guy
Rev in Tampa
August 8th, 2012
1:18 pm
Wow. Arthur Triche has been let go. He is a very likable guy, but the marketing has been lacking. Danny Ferry is really serious.
vava74
August 8th, 2012
1:30 pm
Sad news. It’s pretty obvious from all reports and testimonies that not only he was a great player but also an even greater human being making his loss really tragic.
Astro Joe
August 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Rev., I can’t say that I am shocked by that news.
ag
August 8th, 2012
2:29 pm
I am shocked. Triche has been part of the Hawks a long time. I remember when he used to teach PT at CAU. Very surprised.
Since Lou was not a PG – maybe Mookie or Eddie at pt guard.
After reading all these great post – Roundfield was a great human being. Whnen I read it yesterday at work – it really hit pretty hard – especially for a person I never met.
Rev in Tampa
August 8th, 2012
3:16 pm
“O LORD, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Surely a man goes about as a shadow! Surely for nothing they are in turmoil; man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather! And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” (Psalm 39:4-7)
Dan Roundfield lived his life in such a way that he will be missed greatly. May God be very close to his family as they grieve his well-lived life and heroic death.
Buddy Grizzard
August 8th, 2012
4:20 pm
“Wow. Arthur Triche has been let go.”
If you check HoopsHype’s media twitter feed, there is a huge outpouring of support for Triche.
Buddy Grizzard
August 8th, 2012
4:24 pm
“Is he perhaps The Hawks next interim coach?”
Reports are that he will be on the bench, which means one of LD’s assistants is getting displaced (will have to site behind the bench). Sound like a Larry Drew plan or a Danny Ferry plan?
Rev in Tampa
August 8th, 2012
4:41 pm
“Reports are that he will be on the bench, which means one of LD’s assistants is getting displaced (will have to site behind the bench). Sound like a Larry Drew plan or a Danny Ferry plan?”
Definitely a Danny Ferry plan. LD would have known after one year whether NVE was effective and would have made a move then. Danny is shaking things up.
Buddy Grizzard
August 8th, 2012
5:00 pm
“A source close to Atkinson said he’s expected to have more responsibility on Larry Drew’s staff in Atlanta. “He’ll be on the bench and not behind it” with the Hawks, the source said.”
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/tag/_/name/kenny-atkinson
Sautee
August 8th, 2012
5:03 pm
“Since Lou was not a PG – maybe Mookie or Eddie at pt guard.” – AG
Did you forget Doc Rivers?
Ra'mon
August 8th, 2012
5:14 pm
Was this a Ferry move?
**Howard Beck: Absolutely stunned and saddened to hear that Hawks have let go of PR ace Arthur Triche. One of the best and the classiest in the biz. Twitter **
This is totally a move to improve the attendance I believe.
Also, Watching Olympic coverage. I’m hoping there is some kind of a way Ferry could get Rivers to come and be head coach here next season.
soullrenaissance
August 8th, 2012
7:37 pm
Rest Well Dan – he was one of the last of a dying breed in basketball nowadays and combination of hustle/effort/skill and according to Nique, one very honest and upright person (a true rarity nowadays) Was too yound to remember him ball but proud that he went out a hero!
Malik McClain,Calif.
August 8th, 2012
7:44 pm
RIP Dan, He was so STRONG he double pumped the shot with the guy draped all over him and still dunked the ball and the guy too. Never saw anyone else do that .RIP DR He also worked on Wall Street once.
crispo
August 8th, 2012
8:14 pm
“Rounds down Peachtree”
Astro Joe
August 8th, 2012
8:32 pm
Roundfield proved that you can be classy AND excel at your profession. I’m not sure that Triche was able to check both boxes. It was a rare treat to hear a member of the Hawks conduct a local media interview during this 4-5 year playoff run. That always frustrated me, how no one held the players accountable to sell the product. I don’t know if that has anything to do with him being let go, but I’d surely welcome hearing more than just the TV & radio play-by-play guys talking about this team in the future.
peter gillis
August 8th, 2012
8:33 pm
The nicest pro athlete I have ever met. Used to come in the bookstore where I worked and talk books with me.
dean
August 8th, 2012
9:02 pm
i went to college with danny what a great guy… he went to detroit chadsey and played left handed until he broke his arm in high school and then went on to play right…… a great guy . i was in many of his business classes at cmu plus we lived on the same floor in a dorm….rip….
Not So Casual Observer
August 8th, 2012
10:05 pm
As was Dan Roundfield, Arthur Triche is a skilled professional anyone should be proud to call a friend.
Arthur has dealt with the good times and the bad with class and grace. The Hawks will be a lesser organization without Mr. Triche.
This is a sad day and I will miss seeing Dan at the games and working with Arthur who, despite earlier comments, was not responsible for the marketing of the Hawks. Arthur is a gentleman.
My prayers will be with the Roundfield and Triche families.
DaMan
August 9th, 2012
12:55 am
Wild story about Dan Roundfield from when I was a kid……..after a Hawks game, we waited outside the locker room and Rounds came out and threw a big paper bag of his stuff to some of us kids waiting there and me and another kid tore the bag, and I ended up with 1 left shoe (white Converse leather shoe with “Rounds” on the side)……so he lived in my neighborhood in Roswell (Martin’s Landing) and I went to his house and knocked on the door to see if I could get a right shoe to complete the pair…….what a great guy, he invites me and my friend into his house, his kids playing Centipede on a real arcade machine, wife cooking dinner, and not only gives me a brand new pair of his Converse, but autographs them as well…….still have them to this day……..RIP Rounds!!!!!
darrell starks
August 9th, 2012
6:56 am
RIP Dan.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
darrell starks
August 9th, 2012
7:00 am
Dan R, Eddie J, John Drew, Charlie Chris, Tree Rollins, Hubbie, Brown, Skip Carry, and other Hawks players was fun to watch and listen 2 in mid 70’s and early 80’s.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nate ArchiBALL
August 9th, 2012
7:19 am
A great person and player. RIP Dan Roundfield.
George
August 9th, 2012
9:27 am
So saddened by the news. Dan Roundfield was one of my favorite players of all time. Rebounder, shot blocker, scorer, defender. Whatever needed to be done he could do it. He was a dynamic player and dominated the paint. I always remember those classic matchups vs. the Bullets as he battled a pair of Hall of Famers, Unseld and Hayes. I remember getting to go to the Hawks 1978 draft day through a friend. In walked Dan Roundfield holding his son as the Hawks announced they had signed him as free agent. Didn’t know much about his game but he had put up good numbers in Indiana his previous season. Little did I know he would become one of the greatest Hawks ever. RIP Dan.
Michael Cunningham
August 9th, 2012
9:38 am
new blog posted. shutting down this thread.