Shawn Marion

Shawn Dwayne Marion (born May 7, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Marion finished his career as a four-time NBA All-Star and a one-time NBA champion, helping the Dallas Mavericks win their maiden title in 2011. Nicknamed "The Matrix" by former NBA player Kenny Smith during the preseason of his rookie year, he was widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in the league because of his athleticism and ability to play and defend many positions.[1] He was also known for his unorthodox shooting form.[2]

Shawn Marion
Marion with the Mavericks in 2013
Personal information
Born (1978-05-07) May 7, 1978
Waukegan, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolClarksville (Clarksville, Tennessee)
College
  • Vincennes (1996–1998)
  • UNLV (1998–1999)
NBA draft1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career1999–2015
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
Number31, 7, 0
Career history
19992008Phoenix Suns
20082009Miami Heat
2009Toronto Raptors
20092014Dallas Mavericks
2014–2015Cleveland Cavaliers
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA champion (2011)
  • NBA All-Star (2003, 20052007)
  • All-NBA Third Team (2005, 2006)
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000)
  • First-team All-WAC (1999)
Career statistics
Points17,700 (15.2 ppg)
Rebounds10,101 (8.7 rpg)
Assists2,198 (1.9 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensTeam
Goodwill Games
Gold medal – first place2001 Brisbane

References

  1. "HEAT Insider: Shawn Marion". NBA.com. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
  2. Beck, Howard (June 2, 2011). "Marion's Shot Isn't Pretty, but It's Pretty Successful". nytimes.com. Retrieved December 20, 2017.




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