Marcus Camby

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Marcus Camby
Position	Power forward/Center
Height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Weight	230 lb (105 kg)
Team	Denver Nuggets
Nationality	United States
Born	March 22, 1974 Hartford, Connecticut
College	UMass
Draft	2^nd overall, 1996 Toronto Raptors
Pro career	1996 – present
Former teams	Toronto Raptors (1996–1998) New York Knicks (1998–2002)
Awards	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 the University of Massachusetts 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. In 1996, forgoing his senior year at the University of Massachusetts (he was in trouble for accepting favors from agents), he was selected by the Toronto Raptors as the second pick of the NBA Draft.

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 lowered the effectiveness of his career. 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 offence 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. 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.