Description
Martyn "Moochie" Norris is an American former professional basketball player.
Norris, a journeyman, played collegiately at Odessa College, at Auburn University and at the University of West Florida. He was drafted with 33rd overall pick of the 1996 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. He did not play for Bucks and on 22 November 1996 was waived by them. On 12 December he signed as free agent with the Vancouver Grizzlies for whom he played until 30 December, when he was waived. After one season of break he returned to the NBA and played there until the 2005/06 season for the Seattle SuperSonics, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks and New Orleans Hornets.
Early on in his career, Norris dealt with insomnia which he has suffered from for many years. He was also noticeable for his large afro: Norris became one of the lesser-known NBA players to have his own bobblehead figurine made of him while he was with the Houston Rockets in 2002.
He was given his nickname by his grandfather, who loved the Cab Calloway song, "Minnie the Moocher".
After the 2006 NBA season, Norris was placed on waivers by the New Orleans Hornets.
Born
July 27th, 1973 in Washington, D.C. (Age 51)
Teams
Fortitudo Pallacanestro Bologna (2007) | Yakima Sun Kings (2006-2008) | New Orleans Pelicans (2005) | Houston Rockets (2004-2005) | New York Knicks (2003-2004) | Houston Rockets (1999-2003) | Fort Wayne Fury (1999-2000) | Fort Wayne Fury (1998-1999) | Seattle SuperSonics (1998) | Fort Wayne Fury (1997-1998) | Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez (1997) | Fort Wayne Fury (1996-1997) | Rapid City Thrillers (1996) | Vancouver Grizzlies (1996) |
Last Changes
2023/03/20
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2022/06/29
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2009/05/22
Address Removed: Available to members only