Marlon Maxey facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 19, 1969 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Percy L. Julian (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 1992–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1994 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1995 | Breogán Lugo |
| 1995–1996 | Gymnastikos S. Larissas |
| 1996–1997 | Peristeri |
| 1997–1998 | Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| 1998–1999 | Peristeri |
| 1999–2000 | ASVEL |
| 2000–2001 | Alicante |
| 2001 | Galatasaray |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Marlon Lee Maxey, born on February 19, 1969, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was quite tall for a basketball player, standing at about 6 feet 8 inches (2.05 meters) and weighing around 250 pounds (113 kg). Maxey was born in Chicago, Illinois. During his career, he played in the power forward and center positions. In the 1992 NBA draft, he was chosen by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the 28th overall pick.
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College Basketball Career
Marlon Maxey started his basketball journey at Percy L. Julian High School in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, he went on to play college basketball.
Playing for the Golden Gophers
From 1987 to 1988, Maxey played for the University of Minnesota. He was part of their team, the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Time with the UTEP Miners
Later, from 1989 to 1992, he played college basketball at the University of Texas at El Paso. There, he was a key player for the UTEP Miners.
Professional Basketball Journey
After his college career, Marlon Maxey became a professional basketball player. He played in the NBA and then in several countries around the world.
NBA Career with the Timberwolves
In 1992, Maxey took part in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. He played so well that he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament. This helped him get noticed by NBA teams.
He was then picked in the second round of the 1992 NBA draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves chose him as their 28th overall pick. Maxey played for the Timberwolves for two seasons. During this time, he played in 98 regular season games. On average, he scored 4.9 points and grabbed 3.7 rebounds per game.
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Marlon Maxey continued his professional career internationally. He played for teams in several different countries.
He played in Spain's top league, the ACB. He also played in Greece's Basket League, France's Pro A, and Turkey's Super League. His international career lasted until 2001.
Career Highlights and Awards
Throughout his professional career, Marlon Maxey received several honors:
- He was named a Greek League All-Star twice, in 1996 and 1997.
- In 2000, he was selected as a French League All-Star.
- In college, he was named First-team All-WAC in 1992.
See also
In Spanish: Marlon Maxey para niños
