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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