Marcus Slaughter
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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 the San Diego State
. 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 is known for his high athletic abilities.
, 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. Then he was signed a two-year contract with the Miami Heat
in June 2007, but was released October 29, 2007.
For the 2007/08 season he has signed for Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. in Israel
and has been linked with Turkish
Champion Fenerbahçe Ülker
. He later transferred to BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in France after being released by Jerusalem.
Slaughter played for the German club Eisbären Bremerhaven
in the 2008/09 season, he signed a one-year contract.
In August 2009, he signed a two-year contract with the French Pro A team, SLUC Nancy
Basket.
On July 27, 2010 he signed with CB Valladolid
.
In July 2011 he signed with Brose Baskets Bamberg in Germany
.
San Leandro, California
San Leandro is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is considered a suburb of Oakland and San Francisco. The population was 84,950 as of 2010 census. The climate of the city is mild throughout the year.-Geography and water resources:...
) is an American professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. In his collegiate career, he played for the San Diego State
San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball
The San Diego State Aztecs basketball team is the basketball team that represent San Diego State University Aztecs in San Diego, California. The school's team currently competes in the Mountain West Conference, and play their home games in Viejas Arena...
. After his junior year, he declared himself eligible for 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
and hired an agent (Dan Fegan), but was not selected by any team. He played for Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
summer league team, but wasn't signed by the club. He is known for his high athletic abilities.
Professional career
He moved overseas to play in TurkeyTurkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
, for Pınar Karşıyaka
Pinar Karsiyaka
Pınar Karşıyaka is a professional basketball team based in the city of İzmir in Turkey. It is a section of the Karşıyaka SK. The team was sponsored by Pınar since 1998. It is the product of Yasar Holding's Food and Beverage Group....
. He had a productive season with İzmir
Izmir
Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey...
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. Then he was signed a two-year contract with the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
in June 2007, but was released October 29, 2007.
For the 2007/08 season he has signed for Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
and has been linked with Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
Champion Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
. He later transferred to BCM Gravelines Dunkerque in France after being released by Jerusalem.
Slaughter played for the German club Eisbären Bremerhaven
Eisbären Bremerhaven
The team was born of the older team BSG Bremerhaven and is playing its sixth season in the Basketball Bundesliga .-Roster:- Depth Chart :-Other Staff:*Assistant Coach: Stephan Voelkel*Athletic Trainer: Michael Seedorf...
in the 2008/09 season, he signed a one-year contract.
In August 2009, he signed a two-year contract with the French Pro A team, SLUC Nancy
SLUC Nancy
The Stade Lorrain Université Club Nancy, usually abbreviated to SLUC Nancy, is a French professional basketball club. The club is based in the city of Nancy, in the region of Lorraine. The team plays in the French Pro A League....
Basket.
On July 27, 2010 he signed with CB Valladolid
CB Valladolid
Club Baloncesto Valladolid, S.A.D., actually known as Blancos de Rueda Valladolid, is a professional basketball team based in Valladolid, Castile-Leon, Spain. CB Valladolid is member of the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto...
.
In July 2011 he signed with Brose Baskets Bamberg in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.