Michael Doleac

Michael Scott Doleac (born June 15, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player.

Career He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Portland, Oregon in 1994 before going on to play college basketball at the University of Utah. As a senior at Utah, Doleac helped lead the team to the 1998 NCAA National Championship game, in which they lost to the University of Kentucky in Doleac's hometown of San Antonio, Texas. After four years at Utah, he established himself among the program's all-time greats, finishing in the Top 10 in three career statistical categories: 10th in scoring (1,519 points), 8th in rebounds (886) and 4th in free throws made (472).

In 1998, the Orlando Magic drafted Doleac with the 12th pick in the 1st round. As a rookie in 1999, Doleac was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. On the day of the 2001 NBA draft, Doleac was traded from the Magic to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Brendan Haywood, who was then traded to the Washington Wizards for Laron Profit and a future first-round draft pick.

Doleac later played for the New York Knicks from 2002 to 2004, when he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade. Doleac was waived by the Hawks, and signed with the Denver Nuggets for the remainder of the season. Doleac then played for the Miami Heat from 2004 to 2007, when he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with Antoine Walker and Wayne Simien, for Mark Blount and Ricky Davis. The highlight of his career was in 2005–2006, when he won an NBA title with the Miami Heat as the team's backup center behind the Hall of Famer, Shaquille O'Neal.

Doleac retired after a 10-year NBA career after the 2007–2008 NBA season.

After retirement, Doleac returned to the University of Utah initially planning to pursue a medical degree, but switched to studying for his master's degree in physics. In 2009, Doleac became a graduate manager for the University of Utah men's basketball team.

Personal life Doleac had several songs created for him on ESPN's (now Draft Kings) The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.

Coaching Doleac taught physics, and coached the boys' varsity basketball team at Park City High School in Park City, Utah.

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