Marcus Timmons facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 3 November 1971 Missouri, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Australian |
| High school | Scott County Central (Sikeston, Missouri) |
| Listed weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Southern Illinois (1991–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1996–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 1996 | Illawarra Hawks |
| 1997–1999 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2000–2001 | Perth Wildcats |
| 2002–2003 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2004–2005 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2005 | New Zealand Breakers |
| 2007 | Adelaide 36ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Marcus Timmons, born on November 3, 1971, is a former professional basketball player. He is from both America and Australia. He played for many teams during his career. These include the Wollongong Hawks, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, Cairns Taipans, New Zealand Breakers, and Adelaide 36ers. Marcus helped the Melbourne Tigers win an NBL championship in 1997. He also won another NBL championship with the Perth Wildcats in 2000. Did you know he is also the uncle of NBA player Otto Porter Jr.?
Early Life and College Basketball
Marcus Timmons grew up in Sikeston, Missouri. He played basketball at Scott County Central High School. In 1991, he was named "Mr. Show-Me Basketball." This is a special award for the best high school player in Missouri.
After high school, Marcus played college basketball. He went to Southern Illinois University. He played for their team, the Southern Illinois Salukis. During his time there, his team made it to the NCAA Tournament three times. They also played in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) once. In 1995, he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year. This means he was the best at stopping other teams from scoring. Later, in 2013, he was honored by being named to the SIU All-Century team. He is also a member of the SIU Saluki Hall of Fame.
Professional Career in Australia
Marcus Timmons spent a big part of his career playing in Australia. He joined the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1996. His first team was the Illawarra Hawks. He then moved to the Melbourne Tigers in 1997. With the Tigers, he helped them win an NBL championship in 1997.
After playing for the Tigers, he joined the Perth Wildcats in 2000. He had a fantastic season with them. He helped the Wildcats win another NBL championship in 2000. For his amazing performance in the Grand Final, he was named the NBL Grand Final MVP. This means he was the most valuable player in the championship game. In 1999, he was also named to the All-NBL Second Team.
Marcus later returned to the Melbourne Tigers for a few more years. He also played for the Cairns Taipans and the New Zealand Breakers. Towards the end of his career, he played for the Adelaide 36ers in 2007.
Playing Around the World
Marcus Timmons didn't just play in Australia. He also played professional basketball in other countries. He played in the Philippines, Poland, and Latvia. In Latvia, he won a championship with his team, ASK/Brocēni/LMT. This shows he was a talented player who could succeed in different leagues around the world.
