[4] After a freshman season where he averaged 11.8 points 6.2 rebounds per game, Gafford announced that he would return to Arkansas for his sophomore year rather than declare for the 2018 NBA draft.

[6] Gafford improved his statistics during his second year at Arkansas, averaging 16.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.

[10] On October 26, 2019, Gafford played his NBA debut, coming off the bench in an 84–108 loss to the Toronto Raptors with a rebound.

[13] During the 2021 NBA playoffs, Daniel Gafford broke the all-time record for field goal percentage (minimum 15 shot attempts) with an astounding 84.6%.

[16] Two days later, on February 10, Gafford made his Mavericks debut, recording 19 points and nine rebounds in a 146–111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

[25] On January 20, Gafford put up a career-high 31 points, along with 15 rebounds, seven blocks, three assists, and one steal in a 110–105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.