Mark Madsen
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| Position | Forward-Center |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Born | January 28, 1976 Walnut Creek, California |
| Pro career | 2000 – present |
Mark Ellsworth "Mad Dog" Madsen (born January 28 1976 in Walnut Creek, California) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves.
After attending San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, California, Madsen, who is a Mormon, served for two years in Spain—where he learned fluent Spanish—as a missionary for his church. He then played NCAA basketball at Stanford, where he finished his career ranked in the school's career top 10 in blocks and rebounds. In addition, Madsen helped the Cardinal to four NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four berth in 1998. Perhaps his signature moment at Stanford was his dunk and free throw that gave Stanford a lead over Rhode Island, propelling the team into the Final Four. Madsen was a two-time All-American and a two-time All-Pac-10.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Madsen in the first round (29th pick overall) of the 2000 NBA Draft. He contributed to the Lakers' world championships in 2001 and 2002, and became well known for the way he danced at the victory parades for those championships. Pictures of his flamboyant dancing style have been heavily circulated on the Internet and has gained a cult-phenomenon status.
Madsen signed with the Timberwolves as a free agent before the start of the 2003-04 NBA season.
His lifetime averages are 2.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists and 13.7 minutes played per game.
[edit] External links
- Mad Dog Blog - Mark Madsen's personal weblog
- YouTube video containing Mark Madsen's victory dance
