• National Basketball Association point guard Stephon Marbury plays with the Boston Celtics.

  After he was released by the New York Knicks, Marbury signed with the Celtics on February 27, 2009, and made his debut with the team that evening.ESPN.com: Celts Sign Marbury in Time to Play Friday

• 1. Born: February 20, 1977
  2. Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
  3. Height: 6-2
  4. Weight: 180 lbs
  5. Position: Guard
  6. High school: Abraham Lincoln High School
  7. College: Georgia Tech
  8. Draft year: 1996

• Pro Career

  After the 1996 NBA Draft, Marbury was immediately traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the rights to Ray Allen. In his first season, Marbury averaged 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds in 67 games. Marbury finished second to Allen Iverson in Rookie of the Year voting. He played for several seasons with the Timberwolves before being traded to the New Jersey Nets. In 2000, Marbury was elected to his first All-Star game.

  After several productive seasons with the Nets, where he averaged over 20 points a game, Marbury was traded to the Phoenix Suns. In 2004, Marbury was again traded, this time to the New York Knicks.NBA.com: Stephon Marbury Although it was thought the move to New York would be a welcome homecoming for the Brooklyn native, his tenure with the Knicks was marked with controversy and mediocre numbers. The poor play of Marbury and the Knicks led to the firing of head coach Isiah Thomas, who was responsible for the Marbury trade.

• 2008 Knicks Circus

  Marbury, who was declined a release by the Knicks, was placed on the inactive list on October 31, 2008. AOL Fanhouse: Mike D'Antoni wants Stephon Marbury waived He was asked to play with the team on November 21, 2008, and November 26, 2008, but reportedly declined.The New York Times: Marbury Given Chance to Play, but Declines Marbury was suspended for the refusal and fined nearly $400,000, but plans to appeal the decision.

  After meeting on December 1, 2008, the Knicks and Marbury failed to reach an agreement of a buyout or release for Marbury from the team. The Knicks were hoping to agree on a buyout amount with the NBA star, but after only 15 minutes of discussion, Marbury left the room without a resolution. The Knicks sent Marbury away, asking him not to participate in any team activities or functions.ESPN.com: Knicks send Marbury home after failing to agree on buyout (December 1, 2008)

  On December 16, 2008, Marbury took the unusual step of buying a ticket to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play his current team the New York Knicks. Marbury was suspended by the Knicks and was later asked not to attend any Knicks-related functions.New York Post: Steph on hand in L.A. (December 17, 2008)

  On January 1, 2009, news agencies reported that the Boston Celtics were interested in signing Marbury once he was released from the Knicks. The idea of Marbury rejoining his former Timberwolves teammate Kevin Garnett in Boston was thought to be a long shot since it was assumed that there was bad blood between the two. Marbury had eventually forced a trade out of Minnesota. However, Garnett never voiced any opposition to the idea.ESPN.com: Sources: Marbury, Celtics interested in deal (January 1, 2009)

  On January 2, 2009, Marbury appeared at an NBA game featuring the Minnesota Timberwolves. At the game, Marbury spoke with television reporters about his desire to reunite with his former teammate Kevin Garnett in Boston. Marbury stated, "When I was younger, I had a different disposition as far as how I wanted to live life. Reuniting with Kevin is something that I would love. Going to Boston would be great for basketball and for fans to see Kevin and I reunited, like when we were younger. There is some hope, if I can get out of my contract and they're interested in me. How can you deny the chance?"ESPN.com: Marbury talks about possible move to Celtics (January 3, 2009)

  On February 24, 2009, the Knicks bought out Marbury's contract for $400,000, releasing him as a free agent. His trade to the Celtics went through a few days later.The New York Times: Marbury and Knicks Agree on a Buyout (February 24, 2009)

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