MARCUS CAMBY 'The First Anthony Davis' Stunted Growth

Marcus Camby was a unicorn in his era. He had the talent to be the first Anthony Davis with the skillset and make up he had. He still became one of the best defenders of his generation even though he's usually forgotten when his class is brought up. What is it that makes people think he could've been better? Here's what I think.
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[@stuntedgrowth]

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[@Mr.CanMan3]

He was solid but I just believe he was way ahead of his time

[@TruckDriver_Em215]

Followed this kid since UMass

[@carltonsaffold9940]

Camby definitely had an admirable career. Followed him since he was @ UMass w/ Travieso and Padilla. Granted, he had his injury issues. However, I don't think he gets NEARLY enough credit for his defensive prowess; the brotha was DPOY in '06-'07. If I had to fault him for anything, it would be talking about the 💰/benefits he received after he left. It served no purpose but "stuntin'" (my bad brotha, I'm just gonna use it this one time) Padilla, Travieso and the others who still had a chance @ another tourney run the next year....Above all, good, solid player & career.

[@stuntedgrowth]

@@carltonsaffold9940 Yup. Ma man Dhalsim. His defense was so unassuming unless you knew. Underrated

[@Dj4eign_]

This is very dope bro .. I love ur work blessings 🙏 king. I'm as from hartford ct

[@alfredjohnson5466]

He exactly wat we expected him to be a shot blocker with a lil score power

[@sharifs649]

Right this man was never close to Anthony davis

[@Realest1ne]

Nah he was expected to be a franchise guy coming out of UMASS

[@alfredjohnson5466]

Franchise defender no all around player

[@bolsbolbol368]

@@alfredjohnson5466 yeah I have no idea where the AD comparison is from! Lol, he was a less refined Elden Campbell who played with a good motor. Only offense Camby offered was put backs.

[@alfredjohnson5466]

@@bolsbolbol368 u absolutely right .

[@AndreaBaixinho]

I remember using Camby in NBA Live 03 and blocking everything that was going near the rim

[@mauricemarshall8023]

Big facts

[@philsiarri]

Didn't realize he was that light, with a listed weight of 220 lbs. He was definitely a force to reckon with in the paint when healthy.

[@Shadowcity212]

He used to give Tim Duncan headaches

[@joebruce4826]

TD= rings & HOF , MC = ???

[@mauricemarshall8023]

Timmy got a ring tho and Timmy cook him in the 99 finals

[@colewon6172]

Yeah that's why he clarified and said college he was like AD. We already know TD's record. Camby was stunted in the NBA. That's why TD will never be on this channel. Tell me something I don't know.

[@juniornostaw7536]

Camby maximized his potential. He was not stunted. I think this is bad mental health to think everyone should be “stars”

[@bookofdakota8829]

@@juniornostaw7536 it’s for the people who don’t know the potential within themselves

[@matsg91able]

That Denver team w AI was one of my favorite ever .

[@redman6790]

Denver Thuggets lol

[@17thNO]

I loved that team too.

[@adonisosorio776]

Camby was awesome. Shoutout to Detroit Pistons' legend Isiah Thomas for drafting him and recognizing the talent

[@17thNO]

He was

[@fanboykillerinhere3274]

Marcus wasn't close to AD offensively but was a very good defensive player when healthy.

[@thehawk5141]

Exactly. I saw the AD comparison and thought, “What?!”

[@treydrew4021]

@@thehawk5141 AD developed into an offensive guy tho at Kentucky he didn’t have polish

[@fanboykillerinhere3274]

AD is a cross between Chris Bosh and KG. Marcus Camby is more like Hassan Whiteside. Hassan is a pure Center and Camby was a PF/C "Tweener", but there impact on the defensive and offensive ends are comparable.

[@fanboykillerinhere3274]

@Kobe Fanforever Willie lacks the consistency on defense and rebounding. On offense he is primarily a rim runner. A better comparison than Willie would be Tyson Chandler. However, Tyson and Willie are not as good as Whiteside and Camby at shutting down the paint.

[@stuntedgrowth]

In college, Marcus Camby WAS AD. They had exact skill set until AD took it to another level and developed more.

[@Adiggs22]

Wow didn't think his growth was stunted. Till you broke it down. Wow.

[@brendonwallace5941]

It’s sucks that good players back then could be stars in today NBA game

[@stuntedgrowth]

Big time stars. It's because today's game got so young. We aren't seeing "grown men" like we used to. Ones that are physically ready for the level. It's a bunch of kids trying to get in as soon as possible. Then the mentality isn't the same either. These new guys are soft as fuck! All this joining and buddy buddy stuff took some of the choices mpetitve feel. So yes, those grown men from that Era would dominate this one.

[@nmbmemphisbeast3690]

@@stuntedgrowth u need to stop lying half the NBA from back then wouldn't even make a team today. The fact you stuck on the physical aspect and not actual skill let's me know whats up lol..just kids looking to get in early u sound dumb bro..they were coming in earlier back then wtf

[@Ohh_Really]

Giannis , AD, Embiid definitely better, even Jokic, B.Lopez and KAT too, hell even Gobert and Drummond, Camby more on Clint Capella level: hops, length and D, no REAL offense just alley oops

[@shatnerhasselhoff]

@@stuntedgrowth *cough* lower testosterone.

[@shatnerhasselhoff]

@@nmbmemphisbeast3690 it was a different game, it was a contact sport last century.

[@Kennyisdarkvanilla]

Gotta love the intro. That’s why I love being a Blazer fan. We always show appreciation to players who put in the effort for us.

[@bbryant9455]

Respect. I'm a fan of the game. But as an admirer of the blazers I do got that throwback Sheed lol 🤣💪

[@GHOST91141]

Marcus Camby play a huge role for the Knicks during that finals run

[@mrphiscal]

He started most games because ewing was mostly hurt that playoffs run

[@AggravatedMan365]

@@mrphiscal If Ewing were healthy they would've given the Spurs a fight

[@NevaSellmySoul]

​@@AggravatedMan365not really

[@ConcaCon]

Great defensive player, tireless rebounder and potent lob threat. Got hurt a lot, sadly. One of my favorite centers of his time.

[@17thNO]

Same here.

[@claystevenson1821]

Thank you for this drop. I would like to see Lou Roe featured in Stunted Growth. Who was another nice Minuteman.

[@ethanuy2261]

Stunned growth of Austin Daye

[@d.i.g.i.t.a.l.9268]

Need growth for it to be stunted. What was his NBA numbers🤔

[@ethanuy2261]

Brian Johnson career highs were 7.2 points and he was 6’9

[@d.i.g.i.t.a.l.9268]

@@ethanuy2261sounds basic to me. No need for an episode

[@eastside3135]

@@d.i.g.i.t.a.l.9268 it’s not about the numbers he had nice potential he just never got the opportunities & also injuries

[@MrWoodstar1]

I agree. He had a lot of potential. I think that would be a good one.

[@kenobibryant1637]

He looks like he could be related to Steve Francis

[@teeoak]

Marcus Camby was like Tyson Chandler . We expected an all star but became a role player.

[@andrepowell9060]

Tyson chandler came into the league as a small forward and was shooting 3's

[@17thNO]

That is an better comparison.

[@bullfranthrow]

Camby was definitely an anomaly in the era of giant centers. He should have played power forward like Tim Duncan.

[@bullfranthrow]

That's not necessarily true. I think he did what was required within the framework of the system in which he played. The majority of centers were not required to be offensive threats outside of Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson. Maybe if he played power forward he could have showcase more offensive prowess. Didn't Tim Duncan come into the league as a center?

[@mackencycalecaballero7412]

or Like Toni Lukoc..but this man cant dribble&shoot just Dunk like everybody.

[@jasongibbs3713]

Tim Duncan played center

[@MichaelJones-xl1uu]

Camby was a true Boss much respect to his game.

[@bbryant9455]

Camby was a problem at UMass. They beat Iverson and Georgetown in the elite 8. Underrated squad. Traviso, roe, and Edgar Padilla was mad SMOOTH as a guard. Loved his game. Calipari to me is like Bill self. Idk so much about it being coaching ability. Just great recruiters lol

[@masonjar3968]

He definitely was the real deal at UMASS... one the the elite college players of that era... I think injuries was his biggest stunt for his development... but he still played hard, played tough, and competed even with his slight build... and he did this with every team he played for, unlike some people who only compete when they have a stacked team... he was thin, but he wasn’t soft... much respect

[@mdizot364]

I loved Camby! Never considered him and AD in the same sentence but you are right. Camby and Sheed were the first ADs. You gotta follow this up with a Lou Roe video now!

[@johntheprofessional5039]

It’s sad that Camby couldn’t develop a single go-to move.

[@juanmmendez449]

He didn't took care of his health.

[@PaulieAFantoneJays19]

Now Marcus Camby is definitely one guy I miss...i took him for granted watching him play as a youngster

[@Tayjuna]

Thanks for this video of Marcus Camby! I have always loved him and his style of play!

[@aaronhutchinson885]

As a life long Raptors fan. We had the no.1 pick. NBA had a rule where new franchises couldn't get the no1 pick..Raps hit on their 1st 4 picks. We just couldn't keep them. He was solid..would be close to max in this era. Appreciate this one SG

[@darinvandenborn7278]

Very true about the era . Way more physical back then way more hands n body on. Would take its toll on slight frame . Today's game lot more perimeter oriented . No mammoth of a man backing n beating you down

[@justinnardine8564]

First time I ever saw him was when he played for Hartford public high school

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

Everybody knows where, when and how I grew up, and my ethnicity. And, that I am a Sonics and Blazers fan. First, it was BS how Jeff Van Gundy (who I do like) relegated Camby to a BACKUP role in New York, even after Pat Ewing got injured! Camby was first-five worthy. I will say, I'm impressed, by the time Camby got to the Blazers, he made himself a REBOUNDING machine, putting up 11-12 rebound games, consistently!

[@17thNO]

He was one of my favorite players. He refined his game and made hisself a really good career. I'm glad you told his story.

[@Zaghzackio]

As a raptors fan i have a love hate relationship with this dude. I can't hate him as a person or a player. Only that hes not Ray Allen, Steve Nash or Kobe Bryant

[@heinsdasein1523]

What a great player, energetic, agile, ferocious, passionate, the Knick fans will never forget you. I remember being in 8th grade of primary school, I was starting to get into the NBA, one day I was in the playground and some high school students were playing basketball, I saw the basketball bouncing towards my feet, when it stopped I saw something written on it: “Marcus Camby” today I watched the 5th game of the 1999 NBA finals, what a memorable game eventhough the Spurs won the championship, Camby and the Knicks gave their fans a surreal season. Marcus if you read this thank you so much for inspiring me to practice such a beautiful sport. Peace!

[@dave_407]

Love your videos, always bringing up a guy I nearly forgot about

[@SLAnaya-bq3cp]

One of my favorites. Hard working team player.

[@ryanfaust7400]

Love the series dawg good work 🌟💎🎉

[@rayzrealm]

*WRONG AGAIN! The first Anthony Davis was Ralph Sampson. David Robinson is also one of Marcus Camby's predecessors.*

[@vittiriowashington8623]

Exactly, MC had no guard like skills to me

[@YoungShoLive]

Loved this dude growing up✊🏾

[@coochiemane408]

Camby was one of my favorite players back when he was with umass , when he got to the league he just wasn’t the same

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

As Stunted Growth and the rest of you know: I was born in 1973 in Seattle, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American. And, a stiff who didn't have cable TV until I was 18. Well, of course New York is the media Mecca of America. So, I don't mind at all, watching and hearing your stories involving the Knicks! And, I grew up listening to Marv Albert: Yes!!!!

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@fanboykillerinhere3274]

You should do one on Antonio McDyess.

[@terrancewoods3463]

Hell yeah

[@nomoody2259]

Injury killed him

[@fanboykillerinhere3274]

@@nomoody2259 His knees couldn't take all of those explosive moves.

[@Rustyblackleford]

Camby was the freaking truth and is VERY underrated. Your observation of him is on point!

[@dutchpackdior2178]

Dude was a dawg I remember him melo and AI being on fire till they kooled off in the playoffs , underrated 2000s player dude was a defensive anchor 💯

[@bxla1]

camby and martin was so raw back in the day, legendary PF's

[@lincolnhamilton7043]

Still waiting on Kerry Kittles Also, please do one on Josh Smith

[@mxlglobal110]

In the middle of this video I thought Antonio Mcdyess ! Can we get one on him ? Good video ✌🏾❤🖤💚

[@marshallgarrett5819]

we need that Marcus Fizer or Eddie Robinson. Great Vid as usual bruh.

[@nomoody2259]

Injury killed Fizer but I'm interested to see an Eddie Robinson video too

[@marshallgarrett5819]

@@nomoody2259 Fizer injuries took a toll i know. smh, thanks for the feedback

[@thomaschongski4735]

Darvin ham???

[@lanacampbell-moore4549]

Thank You & Happy Holidays Everyone 😁

[@pjlove76]

Another solid video, I don’t know about AD comparison.

[@17thNO]

One of my favorite players from the late 90s-2000s.

[@o.nmusic4500]

cant believe he was the second pick of then legendary 1996 draft class.

[@bolsbolbol368]

The run at UMass was ridiculous.

[@fka_the_body1542]

96 draft thou..STACKED🔥

[@ronike123]

I love this channel...I thought Camby was special...thanks for all your content

[@tyrissfoster9726]

Another banger. Could u do one on Kennedy Winston. Look him up, money was a 6’7 problem in high school an Alabama got a knee injury an bad advice from his from his start up agent. Keep grinding

[@Classicbasketballdvds]

good video...i woulda always tell my ppl how AD reminds me of Camby (body type, look, style of play), but AD is more gifted offensively. Camby was one of my fav players during UMass & Toronto days. I wish he would stayed in Toronto longer with Stoudamire

[@Mr_Mack88]

I remember playing NBA Street Volume 2 and on the OG Xbox. I had a team with Marcus Camby and Jermaine O’Neal on the same team I was blocking damn near everything 😂😂😂.

[@RomeoTv2]

Banger bro 🔥🔥🔥 could u do one on Danny granger? People say I play like him before the injury 😭😭

[@nomoody2259]

That's a HUGGGEEE compliment to your skills

[@quintingroves2130]

Good content Q food reviews god bless

[@w.c.5302]

Stunt #2 had me rolling...

[@dennismagee9555]

HE WAS THAT DEAL IN COLLEGE!!! I WAS A HUGE FAN OF HIM IN COLLEGE I WANTED HIM TO GREAT IN THE NBA SOOO BAD!!!

[@ricorogers9319]

Thats an excellent comparison

[@Dj4eign_]

Ur dope af bro . I'm from hartford ct

[@aarongunter8758]

If you was to young to witness camby win DPOTY I feel for you

[@authornahsun634]

It's funny when people name players who were already covered It doesn't take much effort to look thru past videos 💯

[@stuntedgrowth]

Facts

[@blazedblazersfan]

Loving your series bruh bruh.... love Marcus wanted him playing for the Blazers his whole career.... what about Robert pack for stunted growth??!??

[@WauwautosaTufGuy]

I never forgot about Camby, I loved the guy starting at Umass.

[@rashb3994]

College AD was a bit more bouncy, a little more coordinated and a higher level basketball IQ, though Camby was no slouch there. I could see the comparison defensively and length though. I love the old UMASS teams with a fiesty coach Cal, Lou Roe, Camby and those those two really great Latino guards. Early Knicks Camby was his peak value to me and my personal favorite version of him. High energy, swooping in for dunks and blocks. Really fun to watch! I never thought he was going be a some great carry an offense force but a solid contributor on O, prime on D. He played to his potential and lasted longer than we all imagined.

[@jimmyjones8664]

He won DPOY. WHY THE STUNTED GROWTH??

[@stuntedgrowth]

Because he could've been more than that. Solid career, not taking that away at all, but could've been something more.

[@jimmyjones8664]

@@stuntedgrowth understandable

[@kevinconnor3187]

Hands of Stone, Camby making a basket was a rare sighting indeed.

[@tcwilson815]

I alwayz liked Camby... wish he could've stayed healthy tho

[@shady8818]

Well now we know he taught the ball brothers to shoot

[@MrBsailor]

Camby was Eurostepping at UMass before it was popular

[@steelfist9994]

Marcus was a problem on the glass! LOL Dhalsim😂

[@thomaschongski4735]

Hedookan

[@thomaschongski4735]

Dhalsim 🔥

[@17thNO]

Yoga flame 🔥

[@rickjamesjr6651]

I loved his game

[@Sleven77]

I didn't forget about him. He was a beast in Fantasy basketball during the early 2000's when he played for the Nuggets. I wouldn't compare him to Anthony Davis. He's similar to Tyson Chandler and Rudy Gobert. Not sure if he would have a better career in this era because he wasn't known for his jump shot.

[@ugkmoni]

I've always had respect for MC😎..... Absolute BEAST defensively

[@kenyaturner4671]

Stunted Growth of Nick Van Exel !!!!

[@2Thessalonians1_7]

Don’t remember him stilling on Danny Ferry at all! Lolz

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

I remember it I was watching that game lol😂😂😂

[@mannyfresh9mf]

Another 96 drafty people don't really talk about, a great defensively minded player with a nice midrange game, a pretty all around big people forgot about

[@CharlieWallbanger510]

Mr everything at UMass!

[@somedude626]

He had a good long career....your story telling is great like these videos a lot

[@nettyballball497]

🖤✘✊🏿 Good One Big Bro"

[@estebancalderon9052]

Marcus Camby, defensive monster, to me he should have made at least 2-3x all star appearances and probably win more DPOY awards too and also could’ve made couples All Defensive team but it is what is, I understand what @Stunted Growth tryna say, he definitely had a nice long career, but in those years playing he could’ve definitely been much more better due to the fact he never really develop a offensive skill set to go with his nice defense game, especially during that time he was playing when C and PF was actually playing like a true C & PF and was dominating the paint and all had a nice post up game and footwork and also due to the fact that he was #2 overall pick in arguably one of “the best” NBA draft class of all time, consider how much guys in that class made so much All Stars appearance, change team franchise and definitely impacted the culture as a whole

[@TheHeatfan33]

The Camby man! I remember when AD was compared to him on draft night

[@patpittz6709]

The First A.D? Stawwwwwpppppp 😂😂😂😂😂😂 he was NEVER THAT

[@derrickwright5728]

I ain’t biggest a.d fan but I agree with you on this lol

[@yungheizman]

Thats what i just wrote, lol

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

Yes they tripping

[@juniornostaw7536]

Thank you! Marcus Camby saw this like....😰😰😰

[@ivannapenas2216]

He only lacks facial hair, tunnel pics, dribbling and a pick n roll game.. give him that and he is AD

[@toddsands6000]

One of the greatest dunks I've ever saw was the one-handed tomahawk slam Marcus Camby made over an outstretched Dikembe Mutombo block attempt during his Knicks days. Most videos of that dunk are of poor quality from the best angle of that dunk.

[@brians2869]

Those UMASS teams were great... Beating them in the tourney was the first step to Maryland rescuing itself.

[@CornbreadJenkins34]

The 95-96 college basketball season was amazing... That UMass team was great. My favorite two players were Marcus Camby and Lorenzen Wright- he'd be a good one for this channel.

[@kckassidysmom]

Lou Roe Umass?

[@elwin38]

R.I.P. LORENZEN WRIGHT!!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@johndoe-gh2or]

as a person born in Hartford CT, I appreciate this video ppl sleep on him because of the injuries

[@Mgmstevo]

I need that umass jersey fo the one time !

[@eddiewillingham9822]

He was my favorite player

[@Meatball431]

I disagree AD already had point guard skills before The growth spurt which made him the size he is now.

[@pjlove76]

My fellow Connecticut hooper.

[@dannyramosbrito719]

can you do a video on the amazing journey of Heshimu Evans?

[@MidTownSnipers_VHP]

Unstoppable on Coach K

[@modmav5594]

Lamar Odom: Am I a joke to you?!

[@stuntedgrowth]

Lol! Not at all. His story is so convoluted that I honestly need time for that one. But it's coming.

[@JimWill1970]

Sir, could you do a stunted growth on my guy Roy Tarpley.

[@Kenneth-fu3js]

I personally enjoyed the Knicks version of Marcus! I always had dreams of him playing for my 6ers. 😁👍🏽

[@lamarrlewis9658]

Lou Roe and John Wallace

[@nicolasvaldez8192]

I just found the ch. so i mite have missed it but i would love to see a stunted growth Alvin Robertson or Dajuan Wagner. Love this ch

[@dionruffin3996]

I would definitely watched Wagner I remember he used to touch the Bearcats in college

[@jasonturner7465]

That was good year in College basketball

[@jasonturner7465]

Alot of future stars in college