Michael Scott Doleac is an American former professional basketball player.
Doleac was selected 12th overall in the 1998 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. 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 career statistical 3 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. In 2001, Doleac was traded from the Magic to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Brendan Haywood. Doleac later played for the New York Knicks (2002–2004), Denver Nuggets (2004), Miami Heat (2004–2007), and Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2008). 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. He retired as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who acquired him, along with Antoine Walker and Wayne Simien, in a deal that brought Mark Blount and Ricky Davis to the Heat.
After retirement, Doleac returned to the University of Utah initially planning to pursue a medical degree, but switched to studying for his masters in physics. In 2009, Doleac became a graduate manager for the University of Utah men's basketball team.Doleac had several songs created for him on ESPN's The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.
Doleac taught physics, and coached the boys' varsity basketball team at Park City High School in Park City, Utah.
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Some of their strengths
Michael Doleac has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Organized, Charming, Intelligent, Passionate, Optimistic, Sophisticated, and Curious.
Charming and Quick-witted
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Michael Doleac is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Michael Doleac well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Michael Doleac as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Social and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Michael Doleac is someone who values forming deep friendships and relationships, and who has strong intuition and reasoning skills .
They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.
Logical and Reasonable
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Michael Doleac tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.
Some of Michael Doleac's challenges
While Michael Doleac has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Michael Doleac can be Hypocritical, Self-centered, Difficult, Perfectionist, Domineering, Impatient, and Callous.
Hypocritical and Self-centered
One of Michael Doleac's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.
Domineering and Impatient
Michael Doleac is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Indecisive and Distracted
Finally, Michael Doleac also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.