Danny Ainge
Keynote Speaker: CEO of the Utah Jazz & Former President of the Boston Celtics
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Danny Ainge Biography
Danny Ainge is an American former professional basketball player and executive, and former professional baseball player.
A three-sport star in high school, Ainge was named to All-America teams in football, basketball, and baseball. At Brigham Young University, he was named national basketball college player of the year and won the John R. Wooden Award for the most outstanding male college basketball player. While in college, Ainge also played parts of three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB), mostly as a second baseman. He was then drafted into the NBA by the Celtics. Ainge played in the NBA for 14 seasons, playing for the Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, and Phoenix Suns, primarily as a shooting guard. He went on to coach the Suns for three seasons before joining management of the Celtics, with whom Ainge has three NBA championships to his credit (two as a player, one as a team executive). During his playing career he appeared in one all star game, and was the NBA Executive of the Year in 2008. Ainge served as the Celtics' president of basketball operations from 2008 until his retirement in 2021.
Following his playing career, Ainge joined TNT as a color analyst for the 1995-96 season before returning to the court with the Phoenix Suns as an Assistant Coach prior to the 1996-97 season. Just eight games into the season he was promoted to Head Coach and guided this club to a 40-34 record after the team started the season 0-8. He spent the next two-plus seasons as Head Coach of the Suns and compiled a 136-90 (.602) record before stepping down on December 13, 1999 and returning to TNT as an analyst. In his three-plus seasons as the Suns coach, he guided Phoenix to three playoff berths.
Ainge enjoyed a storybook collegiate career at Brigham Young University from 1977-1981. He won the 1981 John Wooden and Eastman Awards as the nation’s best college basketball player following his senior season, when he averaged 24.4 points per game. At North Eugene (Ore.) High School, Ainge was an All-American in basketball, football and baseball. Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1977 free agent draft (15th round), he played three seasons of Major League Baseball while still attending BYU. Ainge was inducted into Oregon State Sports Hall of Fame in August 1999 and was the first player in BYU history to have his jersey number (#22) retired.
In January, 2006, Ainge received the NCAA’s Silver Anniversary Award, an award that recognizes former student-athletes who completed their successful collegiate career and then went on to excel in their chosen profession.
For his shrewd off-season acquisitions that led the Celtics to their NBA record 17th Championship, Ainge was named as The Sporting News 2008 NBA Executive of the Year.
Ainge and his wife, Michelle, have six children: Ashlee, Austin, Tanner, Taylor, Cooper and Crew, and eight grandchildren: Sage, Cason, Andre, Siena, Oscar, Oliver, Finley and Eloise.
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Danny Ainge is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Sports Motivation, Leadership, Sports, Athlete, Business Leadership and Teamwork & Teambuilding.
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Danny Ainge is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Sports Motivation and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Danny Ainge for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Danny Ainge generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Doc Rivers, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Coach Ken Carter. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Danny Ainge for an upcoming event.
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Danny Ainge resigns as Celtics president of basketball operations ...
President of basketball operations Danny Ainge retired Wednesday after an 18- year run at the helm, and he will be replaced by head coach Brad Stevens.
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Celtics' Danny Ainge: We're not tanking for lottery - NBA - SI.com
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- It was the first thing Celtics general manager Danny Ainge told Kris Humphries on Monday when the two sat down to talk:
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Danny Ainge doesn't see a franchise changer in 2014 NBA Draft ...
Celtics GM indicates that Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins isn't the caliber of player necessary to justify tanking.
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Boston Celtics news 2013: Danny Ainge, NBA talent evaluator rave ...
Iverson was a freshman at Minnesota when Ainge first noticed him. The 7-footer hadn't developed into an elite player yet -- he never averaged more than 5.4 ...
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Danny Ainge addresses Doc Rivers's departure -Celtics blog ...
Celtics general manager Danny Ainge officially announced the departure of his coach of nine years Tuesday, reflecting on the tenure of Doc Rivers and ...
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How do I book Danny Ainge to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Danny Ainge for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Danny Ainge, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Danny Ainge are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Danny Ainge, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Danny Ainge speak about?
Danny Ainge is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Sports Motivation, Leadership, Sports, Athlete, Business Leadership and Teamwork & Teambuilding. -
Where does Danny Ainge travel from?
Danny Ainge generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Danny Ainge?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Danny Ainge for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Danny Ainge for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Danny Ainge or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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