Eddy Curry

Eddy Curry (born December 5, 1982 in Calumet City, Illinois) is a professional basketball player in the NBA currently with the New York Knicks.

Awards and Accomplishments

NBA

• Led league in field goal percentage, 2002-03

Pre-NBA

• USA Today First Team All-American
• PARADE Magazine High School Player of the Year
• Earned state of Illinois "Mr. Basketball" honors
• MVP of the McDonald's All-American game after scoring 28 points with 8 rebounds and 4 blocked shots in leading the West to a 131-125 victory
• Led Thornwood High School to the Illinois State Championship game, averaging 22.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 6.0 blocked shots, shooting .640 from the floor, including 25.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in the state tournament. ... Averaged 24.6 points and 11.2 rebounds, along with 4.8 blocks, as a junior.