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Marty Embry (born March 28, 1964) is an American chef, entrepreneur and former professional basketball player. [1]
At 6'9, 270 lbs., he was drafted out of DePaul University in the 4th round of the 1986 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. He played professionally for 13 seasons. He played for the following teams in Europe and Asia: 86, Jersey Jammers 86–87 Tenerife AB, Spain 87–88 Castor's, Belgium 88–89 Castor's, Belgium 89–90 Pasabahce, Turkey 90–91 Pasabahce, Turkey 91–92 Pasabahce, Turkey 92 Pensacola, Florida (CBA) 92–93 Ferrara, Italy 93–94 Ferrara, Italy 94–95 Desio, Italy 95–96 Pistoia, Italy 96–97 Roma, Italy 97–98 Pozzuoli, Italy 98–99 Aisin Seahorses, Japan. [2]
He has owned multiple businesses including his most recent restaurant called “51 To Go” which was located in his hometown of Flint, Michigan. [2] [3] He is the author of 8 cookbooks and a self help book called Diary of a Depressive. [4]
He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He has a wife and two kids, including his son Jovan. Jovan, at 6'11, committed to play for Mississippi Valley State University in June 2016 and is currently a professional basketball player. They are the cousins of Wayne Embry, who won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1968.
Dino Meneghin is an Italian former professional basketball player. He is widely considered to be the best Italian player ever, as well as one of Europe's all-time greats. A 2.06 m tall center, Meneghin was born in Alano di Piave, Veneto. On 20 November 1966, when he was 16 years old, he played in his first game in the Italian League, with Ignis Varese. He played the last game of his career at the age of 45.
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