Marty Embry (born March 28, 1964) is an American chef, entrepreneur and former professional basketball player.
Basketball career
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.
Business career
He has owned multiple businesses including his most recent restaurant called “51 To Go” which was located in his hometown of Flint, Michigan. He is the author of 8 cookbooks and a self help book called Diary of a Depressive.
Personal life
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.
References
1964 births
Living people
African-American chefs
American men's basketball players
American expatriate basketball people in Belgium
American expatriate basketball people in Italy
American expatriate basketball people in Japan
American expatriate basketball people in Turkey
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