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 Jammers86–87 Tenerife AB, Spain87–88 Castor's, Belgium88–89 Castor's, Belgium89–90 Pasabahce, Turkey90–91 Pasabahce, Turkey91–92 Pasabahce, Turkey92 Pensacola, Florida (CBA)92–93 Ferrara, Italy93–94 Ferrara, Italy94–95 Desio, Italy95–96 Pistoia, Italy96–97 Roma, Italy97–98 Pozzuoli, Italy98–99 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.[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.