Marcus Camby, who was signed to a two-year deal last offseason by the Knicks to serve as a reserve big man slogged through an injury-plagued, largely unproductive 2012-2013 season with the Knicks, and is now on his way to the Toronto Raptors.
Camby, Steve Novak, and a 2016 first round draft choice are in the process of being dealt to the Raptors in exchange for Andrea Bargnani, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. Camby averaged just 1.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game this past season, while only seeing 10 minutes of floor time a night.
Still, Camby said in a statement that he wanted to make it work at the Garden. "It's unfortunate that I wasn't given a meaningful opportunity to contribute last season in New York. I was really looking forward to the upcoming year as a chance to show the organization what they missed out on last year, and pushing our team towards the Finals."
He went on to say, "I have nothing but positive things to say about the city of Toronto and its great fans, having been drafted by the Raptors 17 years ago. Given that my goal at this point in my career is to have a shot at a championship, however, I'll have to evaluate my options going forward. I've enjoyed a great career and under the right circumstances I hope to continue making an impact in the league."
Camby does have the option of negotiating a buyout with the Raptors, and forfeiting a chunk of the $4.3 million he is owed this season and the more than $1 million he is owed the following year.
The 17-year veteran spent the first two seasons of his career with the Raptors, who drafted him with the second overall pick in the 1996 draft out of the University of Massachusetts.
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