Marlon Parmer facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | September 28, 1980 Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| High school | Verbum Dei (Los Angeles, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 2003 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2003–2009 |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2004 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2004 | Florence Flyers |
| 2004–2005 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2005 | Rockford Lightning |
| 2006–2007 | Qatar Club |
| 2007 | Guaros de Lara |
| 2007 | BC Kalev/Cramo |
| 2008–2009 | Colorado 14ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Marlon Parmer, born on September 28, 1980, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a talented guard known for his scoring and passing skills throughout his career.
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Marlon Parmer's Basketball Journey
Marlon Parmer began his basketball journey in high school. He played for Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles, California, from 1995 to 1999. During his senior year, he averaged an impressive 28 points and 9 assists per game.
College Years and Early Career
After high school, Marlon played college basketball. He first attended the University of New Mexico, playing for the New Mexico Lobos from 1999 to 2002. Later, he transferred to Kentucky Wesleyan College for the 2002-2003 season. At Kentucky Wesleyan, he really shined. In 2003, he was named the NABC Division II Player of the Year, which is a huge honor for college players. He was also recognized as player of the week six times that season.
In 2003, Marlon was drafted by the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA D-League (now called the G-League). This marked the start of his professional career. He also participated in several pre-NBA draft tournaments and summer leagues, playing for teams like the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat.
Professional Teams and Achievements
Marlon Parmer played for several teams in different leagues around the world. He was known for being a strong scorer and passer.
- 2004: He played for the Florence Flyers in the USBL, averaging 18.8 points and 8.1 assists per game.
- 2004-2005: He joined the Yakima Sun Kings in the CBA.
- 2005: He played for the Rockford Lightning in the CBA. Here, he had a great season, averaging 20.9 points and 7.3 assists per game. His strong performance earned him a spot on the All-CBA First Team in 2006. He was also selected for the CBA All-Star Game in both 2005 and 2006.
- 2006-2007: Marlon moved to play internationally for Qatar Club in Qatar. He had an outstanding season, averaging 28.3 points and 8.7 assists per game. He was named Qatar Player of the Year and helped his team win the Qatar Emir Cup in 2007. He also earned recognition as the Asia-Basket.com Asian Club Championships Best Guard and was part of the 1st Team in 2006.
- 2007: He briefly played for Guaros de Lara in Venezuela and BC Kalev/Cramo in Estonia.
- 2008-2009: He returned to the NBA D-League, playing for the Colorado 14ers. He averaged 15.0 points and 6.0 assists per game.
Marlon Parmer's career shows his dedication and skill as a basketball player, playing in various leagues and earning several awards for his excellent performance.
Awards and Honors
Marlon Parmer received many awards throughout his basketball career:
- 2007: Qatar Player of the Year
- 2007: Qatar Emir Cup Winner (with Qatar Club)
- 2006: Asia-Basket.com Asian Club Championships 1st Team
- 2006: Asia-Basket.com Asian Club Championships Best Guard
- 2006: All-CBA First Team
- 2005, 2006: CBA All-Star Game selection
- 2003: NCAA-II Player of the Year
- 2003: Six-time NCAA-II Player of the Week (four consecutive)
- 1999: John Wooden High School Player of the Year Award
