Eddy Curry is a center for the New York Knicks. Curry was the fourth pick in the 2001 NBA Draft.

On March 19, 2009, Yolan Henry, the grandmother of Curry's three-year-old son, Noah, told the press that she will not abide by a court ruling to turn over the boy to the Curry. Yolan Henry was granted temporary custody of the child after his mother, Nova Henry, was murdered along with Nova Henry's infant daughter, Ava.CBSSports.com: Grandmother Says She Won't Give Son to Knicks' Curry

Eddy Curry Jr. was born in Harvey, Illinois on December 5, 1982. He attended high school at Thornwood, located in South Holland, Illinois. In 2001, Curry decided to forgo college and declare himself eligible for the NBA Draft. Curry was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the fourth overall pick.Basketball-Reference.com: Eddy Curry

In his first season with the Bulls, Curry played in 72 games and averaged 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. His breakout season came in 2004, when he averaged 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. In 2005, Curry and Antonio Davis were traded to the New York Knicks for Mike Sweetney, Tim Thomas and Jermaine Jackson. Curry recorded his best season to date in 2006, averaging 19.5 points and 7 rebounds in 81 games.NBA.com: Eddy Curry Though a member of the Knicks' lineup throughout his career, Knicks coach Mike D'antoni says that Curry is not part of his starting roster for the 2008-09 season. Curry said he was "stunned" after hearing the news.ESPN.com: Curry not expected to play in Knicks' opener...

Curry's ex-girlfriend Nova Henry and her infant daughter Ava were shot and killed on January 24, 2009. Curry's 3-year old son, who also lived with Henry, is believed to have witnessed the murders but was not physically harmed.NBC: Ex-Chicago Bulls player's ex-girlfriend killed (January 25, 2009) According to news reports, Curry's son has told police that Henry was killed by her former boyfriend.Daily News: Eddy Curry's 3-year-old son tells relatives mother's ex-boyfriend killed her, half-sister (January 28, 2009)

On February 22, 2009, Fredrick Goings of Chicago was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Lt. Denis Walsh reports "Goings has not made any statements to authorities and is not cooperating in the investigation"ESPN: Charges Brought For Two Deaths(February 22, 2009)

On January 28, 2009, Chicago Sun-Times reported that unnamed sources had informed them that Ava was Curry's daughter, and that there are confidential court records to prove it.Chicago Sun-Times: Slain baby was Curry's (January 28, 2009)

David Kuchinsky, Curry's former chauffeur, filed suit against Curry on January 12, 2009, for alleged sexual harassment. Kuchinsky claims that Curry approached him in the nude on several occasions and tried to get him to touch his genitals. Kuchinsky also alleges that Curry made racial slurs towards him referring to him as "a cracker," "a white devil" and "the grandmaster of the KKK." Curry denies the claims stating, '"It's false, and everyone who knows me knows I'm not a racist. I've never made a comment like that, playing, or nothing ... That's incredible, man."TMZ: Knicks Pine-Rider Sued for Exposing Wood (January 13, 2009) Sun Times: Chauffeur slaps Curry with sex harassment suit (January 13, 2009)

On December 23, 2008, the New York post reported that Eddy Curry is close to returning to practice with the Knicks and is expecting to play significant minutes for the team. Curry has been recovering from a bacterial infection and was previously told by head coach Mike D'Antoni that because he was not in playing shape, he would not be part of the Knicks playing rotation. Curry told the New York Post, "I talked to (Coach Mike D'Antoni) a couple of times. He really assured me he wants me to be part of what's going on and for me not to lose my concentration and stay in it mentally and keep trying to work hard so when I come back I'm not too far behind. I'm glad he's anticipating my return."ESPN.com: Knicks Curry close to return(December 23, 2008)

• December 5, 1982: Born
• 2001: Drafted by Chicago Bulls
• 2005: Traded to New York Knicks

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  • Height: 6-11
  • Weight: 285
  • Rookie Year: 2001