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'''Marcus Anthony Slaughter''' (born [[March 18]], [[1985]] in [[San Leandro, California]]) is an American professional [[basketball]] player. In his collegiate career, he played for [[SDSU Aztecs|San Diego State Aztecs]]. After his junior year, he declared himself eligible for [[2006 NBA Draft]] and hired an agent(Dan |
'''Marcus Anthony Slaughter''' (born [[March 18]], [[1985]] in [[San Leandro, California]]) is an American professional [[basketball]] player. In his collegiate career, he played for [[SDSU Aztecs|San Diego State Aztecs]]. After his junior year, he declared himself eligible for [[2006 NBA Draft]] and hired an agent(Dan Fegan), but was not selected by any team. He played for [[Los Angeles Lakers]] summer league team, but wasn't signed by the club. |
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He moved overseas to play in [[Turkish Basketball League|Turkey]], for [[Pınar Karşıyaka]]. He had a productive season with [[İzmir]] side, averaged 13.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 2.3 steals. He was also named [[MVP]] of the 2007 Turkish All-Star game. |
He moved overseas to play in [[Turkish Basketball League|Turkey]], for [[Pınar Karşıyaka]]. He had a productive season with [[İzmir]] side, averaged 13.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 2.3 steals. He was also named [[MVP]] of the 2007 Turkish All-Star game. |
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For the 2007/08 season he has signed for [[Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.]] in [[Israel]] and has been link with [[Turkey|Turkish]] Champion [[Fenerbahçe Ülker]]. |
For the 2007/08 season he has signed for [[Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.]] in [[Israel]] and has been link with [[Turkey|Turkish]] Champion [[Fenerbahçe Ülker]]. |
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He is known for his high athletic abilities. |
He is known for his high athletic abilities. He is also very good friends with Houston Rockets' Guard Rat Fateh |
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==NBA career== |
==NBA career== |
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Revision as of 04:24, 4 February 2008
| Miami Heat | |
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| Position | Forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 18, 1985 |
| Nationality | USA |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | San Diego State |
| Playing career | 2006–present |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| 2007 Beko Basketball League All-Star Game MVP | |
Marcus Anthony Slaughter (born March 18, 1985 in San Leandro, California) is an American professional basketball player. In his collegiate career, he played for San Diego State Aztecs. After his junior year, he declared himself eligible for 2006 NBA Draft and hired an agent(Dan Fegan), but was not selected by any team. He played for Los Angeles Lakers summer league team, but wasn't signed by the club.
He moved overseas to play in Turkey, for Pınar Karşıyaka. He had a productive season with İzmir side, averaged 13.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 2.3 steals. He was also named MVP of the 2007 Turkish All-Star game.
For the 2007/08 season he has signed for Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. in Israel and has been link with Turkish Champion Fenerbahçe Ülker.
He is known for his high athletic abilities. He is also very good friends with Houston Rockets' Guard Rat Fateh
NBA career
Marcus Slaughter was signed to a two-year contract to Miami Heat in June 2007.