Shawn Marion
Marion with the Dallas Mavericks in 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | May 7, 1978 Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Clarksville (Clarksville, Tennessee) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA draft | 1999: 1st round, 9th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Drafted by | Phoenix Suns | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1999–2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Small forward / power forward | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 31, 7, 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2008 | Phoenix Suns | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Miami Heat | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Toronto Raptors | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2014 | Dallas Mavericks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Career statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Points | 17,700 (15.2 ppg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 10,101 (8.7 rpg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assists | 2,198 (1.9 apg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stats at NBA.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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, a two-time member of the All-NBA Team 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. He was also known for his unorthodox shooting form.