Marcus Landry
| No. 24 – Cajasol Sevilla | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | Liga ACB |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
November 1, 1985 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Vincent (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| College | Wisconsin (2005–2009) |
| NBA draft | 2009 / Undrafted |
| Pro playing career | 2009–present |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2010 | New York Knicks |
| 2010 | Boston Celtics |
| 2010 | →Maine Red Claws (D-League) |
| 2010–2011 | Reno Bighorns (D-League) |
| 2011 | Maratonistas de Coamo (Puerto Rico) |
| 2011 | Bàsquet Manresa (Spain) |
| 2011–2012 | Shanghai Sharks (China) |
| 2012 | Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela) |
| 2012–2013 | Reno Bighorns (D-League) |
| 2013–present | Cajasol Sevilla (Spain) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Marcus Landry (born November 1, 1985) is an American professional basketball player. Landry attended Vincent High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and played his college basketball at the University of Wisconsin from 2005 to 2009.[1]
Pro career
After going undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, Landry was signed by the New York Knicks in September 2009.
He was traded to the Boston Celtics along with Nate Robinson for Eddie House, Bill Walker, and J. R. Giddens on February 18, 2010.[2] The Celtics assigned Landry to the Maine Red Claws on March 6, 2010.[3]
In September 2010, he signed with the Sacramento Kings, joining his brother Carl. However, he was released on October 15. He was then acquired by the Kings' NBA D-League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns for the 2010–11 season.
In July 2011, he signed a one-year deal with BCM Gravelines in France.[4] He was released soon afterwards and signed a 6-week contract with Bàsquet Manresa.[5] On December 13, 2011, he signed with the Phoenix Suns[6] but he was waived before the start of the 2011–12 season.
In 2012, Landry was acquired by the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.[7] Landry represented the hometown Bighorns in the 2013 D-League Showcase Three Point Shootout, finishing in second place.
On February 4, 2013, Landry was named to the Futures All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[8]
On February 16, 2013, Landry won the NBA Developmental League Three Point Shootout.
On March 12, 2013, it was announced that Landry had suffered a season ending knee injury and was placed on the inactive list.[9]
Following a successful 2013 NBA Summer League stint, Landry was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers in September 2013. However, he was waived on October 25.[10]
On December 16, 2013, he was re-acquired by the Reno Bighorns. On December 20, his contract was bought out by the Bighorns after just one game. On December 20, 2013, he signed with Cajasol Sevilla.[11]
Personal
His older brother, Carl Landry, currently plays for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA.[12]
References
- ↑ Marcus Landry Bio – UWBadgers.com
- ↑ "Celtics acquire Nate Robinson, Marcus Landry from Knicks". NBA.com. February 18, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
- ↑ Celtics' Landry assigned to NBA D-League's Red Claws
- ↑ Gravelines-Dunkerque signs Marcus Landry
- ↑ Assignia Manresa signs Marcus Landry with a short-term deal
- ↑ Phoenix Suns sign guard Ronnie Price
- ↑ Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps
- ↑ 2013 NBA Development League All-Star Game Rosters Announced
- ↑ Landry Done for Season
- ↑ Los Angeles Lakers waive forward Marcus Landry
- ↑ "Cajasol Sevilla signs Marcus Landry". Sportando.net. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ↑ Carl Landry Stats, Video, Bio, Profile