Mardy Collins
Encyclopedia
Maurice Rodney "Mardy" Collins (born August 4, 1984) is an American
professional basketball
player. He completed his college basketball
career at Temple University
, and was drafted by the New York Knicks
with the 29th pick of the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft
.
in Philadelphia, as did NBA players Aaron McKie
and Rasheed Wallace
.
, primarily by stepping into passing lanes. He also averaged 16.9 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, and 4.0 assists per game.
On December 16, 2006, during the fourth quarter of a game between the Knicks and Denver Nuggets
, Collins committed a hard foul
against Nuggets guard J. R. Smith. The ensuing confrontation resulted in a brawl, after which ten players were ejected. Collins received a six-game suspension.
He played a career-high 51 minutes on April 7, 2007 against the Milwaukee Bucks
, scoring 19 points in addition to 12 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals.
were traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
for Tim Thomas
and Cuttino Mobley
.
team Bornova Belediye
.
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | New York
| 52 || 9 || 14.9 || .382 || .277 || .585 || 2.0 || 1.6 || .6 || .1 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | New York
| 46 || 8 || 13.8 || .326 || .250 || .605 || 1.6 || 1.9 || .5 || .2 || 3.2
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | New York
| 9 || 0 || 8.3 || .348 || .000 || .444 || .9 || 1.1 || .2 || .0 || 2.2
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 39 || 14 || 20.9 || .433 || .464 || .649 || 2.5 || 2.6 || .7 || .3 || 5.9
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 43 || 0 || 10.9 || .367 || .235 || .619 || 1.2 || 1.0 || .5 || .0 || 2.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 189 || 31 || 14.7 || .380 || .299 || .599 || 1.8 || 1.7 || .6 || .1 || 3.9
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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. He completed his college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
career at Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
, and was drafted by the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
with the 29th pick of the first round of the 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,...
.
High school
Collins attended Simon Gratz High SchoolSimon Gratz High School
Simon Gratz High School is a secondary school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. An inner-city school, it is perhaps best-known for its famous alumni . Originally operated as a public school by the School District of Philadelphia, Gratz has been run as a charter school by Mastery Charter...
in Philadelphia, as did NBA players Aaron McKie
Aaron McKie
Aaron Fitzgerald McKie is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA and currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers...
and Rasheed Wallace
Rasheed Wallace
Rasheed Abdul Wallace is a retired American professional basketball power forward and center who played from 1995 to 2010 in the National Basketball Association...
.
College career
Scouts were impressed by Collins' defense and team play. He totaled 89 steals for his 2005–06 season at Temple UniversityTemple Owls
Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a very long-running athletic program. The school's sports teams are called the Owls, originating from the university's early days as a night school. The current athletic director is Bill Bradshaw....
, primarily by stepping into passing lanes. He also averaged 16.9 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, and 4.0 assists per game.
New York Knicks
In 52 games played during the 2006–2007 season, Collins averaged 4.5 points per game, 2.0 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. However, in the final ten games of the season, when he played a substantially higher number of minutes than previously in the season, he averaged 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.9 steals.On December 16, 2006, during the fourth quarter of a game between the Knicks and Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
, Collins committed a hard foul
Flagrant foul
A flagrant foul is a serious contact foul involving unnecessary, excessive, or intentional contact in sport. There is a specific National Basketball Association foul termed a flagrant foul.-NBA flagrant fouls:...
against Nuggets guard J. R. Smith. The ensuing confrontation resulted in a brawl, after which ten players were ejected. Collins received a six-game suspension.
He played a career-high 51 minutes on April 7, 2007 against the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
, scoring 19 points in addition to 12 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals.
Los Angeles Clippers
On November 21, 2008, Collins and Zach RandolphZach Randolph
Zachary Randolph , nicknamed Z-Bo, is an American professional basketball player currently with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA...
were traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
for Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas (basketball)
Timothy Mark "Tim" Thomas is an American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.-High school / College:...
and Cuttino Mobley
Cuttino Mobley
Cuttino Rashawn Mobley is a former American professional basketball shooting guard who played from 1998 to 2008 in the National Basketball Association .-Biography:...
.
International career
On January 17, 2011, Collins signed with the Turkish Basketball LeagueTurkish 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...
team Bornova Belediye
Bornova Belediye
Bornova Belediyespor is a basketball club based in Bornova district of İzmir, Turkey that plays in the Turkish Basketball League since 2009-2010 season. Their home arena is the İzmir Halkapınar Sport Hall.-Current squad 2010-2011:-External links:*...
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | New York
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 52 || 9 || 14.9 || .382 || .277 || .585 || 2.0 || 1.6 || .6 || .1 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | New York
| 46 || 8 || 13.8 || .326 || .250 || .605 || 1.6 || 1.9 || .5 || .2 || 3.2
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | New York
| 9 || 0 || 8.3 || .348 || .000 || .444 || .9 || 1.1 || .2 || .0 || 2.2
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 39 || 14 || 20.9 || .433 || .464 || .649 || 2.5 || 2.6 || .7 || .3 || 5.9
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 43 || 0 || 10.9 || .367 || .235 || .619 || 1.2 || 1.0 || .5 || .0 || 2.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 189 || 31 || 14.7 || .380 || .299 || .599 || 1.8 || 1.7 || .6 || .1 || 3.9