Mardy Collins

Professional basketball player

Mardy Collins - Professional basketball player
Born

August 4th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Temple University, earning recognition for athletic performance. Selected in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Played as a shooting guard and small forward throughout professional career. Competed in the NBA and also played in the NBA Development League and overseas in various countries.

Drafted 29th overall by the New York Knicks in 2006

Played for the Los Angeles Clippers

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