Marcus Camby
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| Position | Power forward/Center |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Team | Denver Nuggets |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | March 22, 1974 (age 33) Hartford, Connecticut |
| College | UMass |
| Draft | 2nd overall, 1996 Toronto Raptors |
| Pro career | 1996–present |
| Former teams | Toronto Raptors (1996–1998) New York Knicks (1998–2002) |
| Awards | 1996 USBWA College Player of the Year 1996 John R. Wooden Award 1996 Naismith Award 1996-97 NBA All-Rookie First Team 2004-05 NBA All-Defensive Second Team 2005-06 NBA All-Defensive Second Team |
Marcus D. Camby (born March 22, 1974 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays center for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. His college basketball record at UMass was outstanding, earning him a Player of the Year award for 1995-1996. He led the team to numerous #1 rankings and the 1996 Final Four. The UMass Minutemen's visit to the Final Four was later officially vacated by the NCAA because Camby had been found to have accepted $28,000 from two sports agents.[1][2] In 1996, forgoing his senior year at the University of Massachusetts, he was selected by the Toronto Raptors as the second pick of the NBA Draft. Marcus wore number 21 at UMASS, a number formerly belonging to G. Sean Nelen.
Camby's previous NBA teams were the the Toronto Raptors (1996-1998) and the New York Knicks (1998-2002). Although he has led the NBA in shots blocked for several seasons, constant injuries have limited the impact of his career in the NBA. However, the 2005-06 season was one of Camby's most successful, as he posted career highs in rebounds and steals and averaged 12.8 points a game, while leading the Nuggets to the playoffs.
Marcus Camby was arrested on charges of marijuana possession in South Windsor, Connecticut, after police stopped him for a driving offense in June 1997. On July 1, 1997, he agreed to a plea deal that required him to complete sixteen hours of community service in exchange for dismissal of the drug charge.[3] Charges against Camby were dropped after he fulfilled the community service.
He was also known for making comments regarding the NBA's newly implemented dress code, saying that "I don't see it happening unless every NBA player is given a stipend to buy clothes." He was highly criticized for that quote, in large part because he is scheduled to make 7.5 million dollars this season.
Marcus Camby has always been committed to community outreach. He established Cambyland Youth Foundation in 1996 (non-profit). Cambyland partners with school and community organizations to provide opportunities for young people.
On 16 December 2006, he was involved in the Knicks-Nuggets brawl. Camby was ejected from the game along with nine others, but received no suspension.
[edit] References
- ^ Decourcy, Mike; "An asterisk can't ruin UMass' Final Four dream", "The Sporting News", June 9, 1997
- ^ Vatour, Mark, "Remembering the magical Final Four season: Players and coaches reflect 10 years later" The Daily Hampshire Gazette, November 24, 2005.
- ^ Camby Arrested - New York Times
[edit] External links
- NBA.com: Marcus Camby Player Info
- Current Stats
- Cambyland Foundation
- 1996 USBWA College Player of the Year
| Preceded by Joe Smith |
Naismith College Player of the Year (men) 1996 |
Succeeded by Tim Duncan |
| Preceded by Ed O'Bannon |
John R. Wooden Award (men) 1996 |
Succeeded by Tim Duncan |
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