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Marcus Camby

Camby with the Clippers
No. 29 – Houston Rockets
Center / Power forward
Personal information
Born	(1974-03-22) March 22, 1974 (age 38) Hartford, Connecticut
Nationality	American
High school	Conard HS (West Hartford, Connecticut) Hartford Public HS (Hartford, Connecticut)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	UMass
NBA Draft	1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Pro career	1996–present
Career history
1996–1998	Toronto Raptors
1998–2002	New York Knicks
2002–2008	Denver Nuggets
2008–2010	Los Angeles Clippers
2010–2012	Portland Trail Blazers
2012–present	Houston Rockets
Career highlights and awards
NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2007) 2× All-Defensive First Team (2007–2008) 2× All-Defensive Second Team (2005–2006) 4× NBA blocks leader (1998, 2006, 2007, 2008) NBA All-Rookie First Team (1997) Naismith College Player of the Year (1996) John R. Wooden Award (1996) Oscar Robertson Trophy (1996)

Marcus D. Camby (born March 22, 1974 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American professional basketball center with the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named Defensive Player of the Year during the 2006–07 NBA season, leading the league in blocked shots per game.^[1] Camby is also a four-time member of the NBA all-defensive team.

High school[link]

Camby, a native of Connecticut, began his high school career at Conard High School in West Hartford. He transferred to Hartford Public High School where he finished his high school education.^[2] In his senior season, Camby averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds, 8 blocks and 8 assists, en route to a 27-0 record and state title. He was named Gatorade's Connecticut Player of the Year.^[3]

College career[link]

Camby played three seasons for the UMass Minutemen. He is second all-time in total blocked shots (336) at UMass and the fourth-ever college player to have at least 300 total career blocked shots.^[4] He had an NCAA freshman record 105 total rejections during his first year at UMass, and was named the Atlantic 10's Freshman of the Year.^[4] Camby was named to the A-10's First Team during his sophomore season in 1994-95, as the Minutemen reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Camby won the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year Award during the 1995–96 season. He led UMass to numerous #1 rankings and the 1996 NCAA Final Four.^[5] In the NCAA tournament, Camby set a tourney record of 43 total blocked shots in 11 games.^[4] On April 29, 1996, Camby announced that he would forgo his senior year at UMass and enter the NBA Draft.

UMass' visit to the Final Four was later officially nullified by the NCAA because Camby had been found to have accepted $28,000 from two sports agents.^[6][7] As part of the penalty, the school was forced to return their $151,617 in revenue from the 1996 NCAA Tournament. Camby later reimbursed the school for the amount lost. According to a 1997 Sports Illustrated article, the agents, John Lounsbury and Wesley Spears of Connecticut, had hoped that Camby would hire them to represent him when he became a professional. The article reported that Camby had also received "jewelry, rental cars and prostitutes" from the agents.^[8]

Camby was inducted into the UMass Athletic Hall of Fame on September 10, 2010.^[9] Though some criticized the school for inducting a student-athlete who caused their Final Four achievement to be vacated, others saw it as a positive recognition of one of the school's best ever athletes.^[10][11][12]

NBA career[link]

Toronto Raptors[link]

Camby was selected second overall in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. In his rookie season, he made the NBA All-Rookie First Team, averaging 14.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. In the following season, Camby led the league in blocked shots with 3.7 per game.

New York Knicks[link]

He played for the Raptors from 1996–1998, before being traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Charles Oakley; after which the Knicks became the first 8th seed to make it to the NBA Finals during the 1998–99 NBA season.^[13][14]

Denver Nuggets[link]

Camby played for the Knicks from 1998–2002, before being traded to the Denver Nuggets, in exchange for Antonio McDyess.^[15]

Camby led the NBA in blocked shots for several seasons. During the 2005–06 season with the Nuggets he had 12.0 rebounds per game, 9.6 defensive rebounds per game and 1.4 steals per game. He also averaged 12.8 points per game and led the league in blocks per game (3.3), while helping Denver earn a playoff berth by winning the Northwest Division.

On December 16, 2006, Camby was involved in the infamous Knicks–Nuggets brawl.^[16] He was one of 10 players ejected from the game, but received no suspension.

Camby won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for the 2006–07 season.^[17] The honor was the first of Camby's career. He received the actual award from NBA commissioner David Stern during a pregame ceremony at the Nuggets first home 2006–07 playoff game, which was against the San Antonio Spurs on April 28, 2007.^[18] During the 2006–07 season, Camby averaged 3.3 blocks per game (first in the league), 11.7 rebounds per game (fifth in the league), 9.3 defensive rebounds per game (second in the league) and 1.24 steals per game (second among centers).^[19][20]

2007–2008 season[link]

During the 2007–08 NBA season, Camby continued to make his mark as one of the best defensive players and centers in the game. He finished the season averaging 13.1 rebounds per game (second in the league), 18.1 rebounds per 48 minutes (first in the league), 10.2 defensive rebounds per game (second in the league), 14.1 defensive rebounds per 48 minutes (first in the league), 3.61 blocks per game (first in the league), 4.96 blocks per 48 minutes (first in the league), 285 total blocks (first in the league), 1.06 steals per game (third among centers) and 3.3 assists per game (second among centers). On December 26, 2007, in a Nuggets' home win against the Milwaukee Bucks, Camby posted a triple-double, with 10 points (which included a three-pointer), 11 rebounds and 10 blocks. The triple-double was Camby's third of his career and the first since April 19, 1998, against the Philadelphia 76ers.^[21] On January 14, 2008, in a Nuggets' road loss against the Charlotte Bobcats, Camby had a statistically impressive and rare game of 20 points, 23 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 blocks. He became only the fourth player since 1990 to have at least 20 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 blocks in one game.^[22] On January 17, 2008, in a Nuggets' home win against the Utah Jazz, Camby became just the third player since blocked shots became an official NBA stat in 1973–74 with at least 24 rebounds and 11 blocks in a game.^[23] On January 25, 2008, in a Nuggets home win against the New Jersey Nets, Camby blocked 4 shots—and in the process—recorded his 1,000th blocked shot as a member of the Nuggets.^[24] On March 16, 2008, in an historic 168–116 home win in regulation over the Seattle SuperSonics (the 168 points were the most points scored in franchise history - fourth most in NBA history - for a non-overtime game), Camby recorded his second triple-double of the 2007–08 NBA season when he had 13 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.^[25] The triple-double was accomplished in a NBA record-tying 27 minutes.

Los Angeles Clippers[link]

On July 15, 2008, Camby was traded from the Nuggets to the Los Angeles Clippers.^[26] In exchange, the Clippers gave Denver the option to swap second-round draft picks in the 2010 NBA Draft. In the first part of the 2008–09 NBA season, he started at power forward, with Chris Kaman remaining as the starting center. Then, an injury that occurred to Kaman and the arrival of forward Zach Randolph brought Camby back to the starting center position. Camby said that he was unhappy that he was traded from the Nuggets, essentially being made the scapegoat for their lack of post-season success.^[27]

"I thought I had done everything possible that I could do with that team, and just tried to go about things the right way. I just thought the way they went about it was classless; they didn't let me know anything. That's a thing of the past right now, that's something I put behind me and I'm looking forward to embarking on this journey."

On December 17, 2008, Camby pulled down a career-high 27 rebounds in a 109–115 overtime loss against the Chicago Bulls. He also had 19 points, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 4 blocks.

On February 16, 2010, Camby was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Steve Blake, Travis Outlaw, and 1.5 million dollars in cash.^[28]

Portland Trail Blazers[link]

Camby played in 23 games for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2009-2010 season. With injuries to fellow centers Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla, Camby helped the team secure a playoff berth as the Western Conference's six seed. On April 12, 2010 in a game in Portland against the Oklahoma City Thunder Camby led the team in scoring with 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. On April 20, 2010, he signed a two year contract extension to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Houston Rockets[link]

Camby was traded at the deadline on March 15, 2012 to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jonny Flynn and Hasheem Thabeet as well as a second round draft pick.^[29]

Statistics[link]

Regular season[link]

Playoffs[link]

Criticism[link]

Camby received attention in 2005 for making comments regarding the NBA's dress code, implemented during the 2005–2006 season, 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 was scheduled to make $7.5 million that season.^[30]

Awards and honors[link]

• NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (2006–07)
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2006–07, 2007–08)
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2004–05, 2005–06)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1996–97)
• John R. Wooden Award (1995–96)
• Naismith College Player of the Year Award (1995–96)
• Oscar Robertson Trophy (1995–96)
• The Sporting News College Player of the Year
• Associated Press First-Team All-American (1995–96)
• UPI First-Team All-American (1995–96)
• Basketball Weekly First-Team All-American (1995–96)
• NCAA East Regional Most Outstanding Player (1995–96)
• All-Atlantic 10 First Team (1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96)
• Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year (1993–94)
• New Haven Register All-State Team (1992–1993)^[31]

Off the court[link]

Charitable[link]

Camby tutored South Hadley students while at UMass, and has been active in charities throughout his career. He was active with several Denver-area charities as a Nugget. As a pro he has also toured Africa with Basketball Without Borders.

In 1996, Camby established the Cambyland Foundation, a non-profit organization.^[32] Cambyland partners with school and community organizations to provide opportunities for young people.

Legal[link]

On June 14, 1997, Camby was arrested on charges of marijuana possession in South Windsor, Connecticut after police stopped him for a driving offense.^[33] On July 1, 1997, he agreed to a plea deal that required him to complete 16 hours of community service, in exchange for dismissal of the drug charge. Charges against Camby were dropped after he fulfilled the community service.

On April 23, 2001, Camby's mother and two sisters were taken hostage in their own home by Hartford resident Troy Crooms. Crooms, who was charged with kidnapping, first-degree sexual assault, burglary and possession of a weapon, held the women at knife-point over an eight-hour long stand-off with police.^[34] Crooms pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual assault, second-degree burglary and violating probation.^[35] He was sentenced to 18 years in prison.^[36]

Camby was arrested by police in Pearland, Texas on Monday, September 19, 2011 and charged with marijuana possession.^[37][38] The charges were later dropped.^[39]

See also[link]

• List of National Basketball Association career rebounding leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career blocks leaders
• List of National Basketball Association players with 10 or more blocks in a game
• Toronto Raptors accomplishments and records

References[link]

External links[link]

• NBA.com: Marcus Camby Player Info
• Current Stats
• Marcus Camby career, stats and more

Decatur Township Marion County
—  Township  —
Map of Marion County with Decatur Township highlighted
Coordinates: 39°41′44″N 86°15′42″W / 39.69556°N 86.26167°W / 39.69556; -86.26167Coordinates: 39°41′44″N 86°15′42″W / 39.69556°N 86.26167°W / 39.69556; -86.26167
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Marion
Government
• Type	Indiana township
Area
• Total	32.4 sq mi (83.9 km2)
• Land	32.3 sq mi (83.7 km2)
• Water	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation	768 ft (234 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	32,388
• Density	1,000/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code	18-17092[1]
GNIS feature ID	0453255[2]

Decatur Township is the smallest in geographic size and in population of the nine townships in Marion County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 32,388.^[3] Located on the southwest corner of the county, the township is home to the new Indianapolis International Airport main terminal. The city of Indianapolis and Marion County are a merged unit. Long one of the most rural sections of the county, Decatur Township has seen many new residential and commercial developments. AmeriPlex, one of the largest industrial parks in Indiana, is in Decatur Township.

Population[link]

Decatur Township was home to 27,881 residents in 2008 and has seen tremendous growth in recent years.

History[link]

The township was settled in the 1820s by mostly Quakers from South Carolina. They settled along the banks of the White River. West Newton is a small Quaker-settled town inside the township. Many of today's residents can trace their lineages back to these early settlers.

Key information[link]

The township is the home of the Decatur Township Civic Council and the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township. The Indianapolis Challenger Center calls Decatur Township home.

Camby (also sometimes called "West Union Station") is a neighborhood in western Decatur Township that also extends into neighboring Hendricks and Morgan counties, centered along Camby Road near State Road 67.^[4] Its elevation is 764 feet (233 m) above sea level, and it is located at 39°39′45″N 86°19′00″W / 39.6625°N 86.3166667°W / 39.6625; -86.3166667 (39.6625457, -86.3166582).^[5] Camby has a post office with the ZIP code of 46113.^[6]

Township elected officials[link]

• U.S. Congress, District 4: Todd Rokita (R)
• U.S. Congress, District 7: André Carson (D)
• Indiana House, District 91: Robert Behning (R)
• Indiana House, District 25: Jeb Bardon (D)
• Indiana Senate, District 35: R. Michael Young (R)
• City-County Council, District 22: Bob Cockrum (R)
• Trustee: Stephen Rink (R)
• Small Claims Court Judge: William Fisher (R)
• Constable: Darrell McGaha (R)
• Township Board: District 1, Bob Frye (R); District 2, Stephanie McGaha (R); District 3, Sandra Filipovich (R); District 4, Joe Griffith (R); District 5, Larry Kugelman (R); District 6, Martha Fisher-Vaughn (R); District 7, David Knight (R)
• School Board: Judy Collins, Doug Greenwald, Dale Henson, Don Huffman, Cathy Wiseman

References[link]

External links[link]

• Indiana Township Association
• United Township Association of Indiana
• Decatur Township Fire Department

v t e Municipalities and communities of Marion County, Indiana, United States County seat: Indianapolis Cities Beech Grove | Indianapolis (balance) | Lawrence | Southport Town Speedway Townships Center | Decatur | Franklin | Lawrence | Perry | Pike | Warren | Washington | Wayne Included towns (see Unigov) Clermont | Crows Nest | Cumberland‡ | Homecroft | Meridian Hills | North Crows Nest | Rocky Ripple | Spring Hill | Warren Park | Williams Creek | Wynnedale Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Tyson Chandler

Chandler with the Mavericks
No. 6 – New York Knicks
Center
Personal information
Born	(1982-10-02) October 2, 1982 (age 29) Hanford, California
Nationality	American
High school	Dominguez
Listed height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2001–present
Career history
2001–2006	Chicago Bulls
2006–2009	New Orleans Hornets
2009–2010	Charlotte Bobcats
2010–2011	Dallas Mavericks
2011–present	New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
NBA Champion (2011) NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2012) All-NBA Third Team (2012) 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011–2012) FIBA World Championship (2010)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals Competitor for  United States FIBA Americas Championship Gold 2007 Las Vegas Team competition FIBA World Championship Gold 2010 Turkey Team competition

Tyson Cleotis Chandler (born October 2, 1982) is an American professional basketball center who currently plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. Chandler was the second overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, then was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls. He has also played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, and Dallas Mavericks. As starting center for Dallas, he helped win the franchise's first NBA championship in 2011. He was also a member of the United States men's national basketball team's gold medal run in the 2010 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Early life and high school career[link]

Chandler was born to a single mother. He and his two brothers, Terrell and Tervon, grew up in their family's farm in Hanford, California, just south of Fresno, California. Chandler began playing basketball at three years old on a basket Chandler's grandfather, Cleotis, fixed on a tree. Chandler grew up doing farm work such as milking cows, slopping pigs, and cultivating crops. At nine years old Chandler and his mother moved to San Bernadino, California; he was already nearly six feet tall. As a child Chandler was teased because of his height; children on his school basketball team joked that he was older than he really was, and that he had been left back several times in school.^[1]

Chandler and his family then moved to Compton, California, where he enrolled at Dominguez High School, a school known for its athletics, producing basketball players such as Dennis Johnson and Cedric Ceballos. In his freshman year, Chandler made the varsity team and played with future NBA player Tayshaun Prince, who was then a senior. With the Dominguez Dons, Chandler became a teenage sensation; current players such as DeMar DeRozan watched him play and claimed "he was like Shaq". Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings, who was a ball boy for Dominguez at the time, said, "You'd see the girls around Tyson, the Escalade he drove, and you wanted to be like him,"^[2] Chandler earned accolades from Parade Magazine and USA Today, and was selected to the McDonald's High School All-America Team. As a freshman, he was profiled on current affairs TV program 60 Minutes.