Shawn Marion

January 4, 2024
Basketball Player

Quick Facts

Shawn Marion
Full Name Shawn Marion
Occupation Basketball Player
Date Of Birth May 7, 1978(1978-05-07)
Age 46
Birthplace Waukegan
Country United States
Birth City Illinois
Horoscope Taurus

Shawn Marion Biography

Name Shawn Marion
Birthday May 7
Birth Year 1978
Place Of Birth Waukegan
Home Town Illinois
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Taurus
Children(s) Shawn David Marion

Shawn Marion is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 7, 1978 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Four-time NBA All-Star forward nicknamed “The Matrix,” who was well-known for his general ability and unselfish playing. He played for the Phoenix Suns during the first nine years of his NBA career, and then went to be the winner of the NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks in the year 2011.

He along with the Finals MVP He and Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks to victory over the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Championship. led the Mavericks to victory against Miami Heat Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Championship.

After high school, Marion attended Vincennes University, a junior college in Indiana, for two years. He was a first-team All-American selection as a sophomore and a second-team All-American selection as a freshman. As a freshman in 1996–97, he appeared in 36 games and averaged 23.3 points and 12.8 rebounds (462 total). He shot 56 percent from the field (324-for-516) and 69 percent from the free throw line (124-for-178). His 838 total points as a freshman established him as the second highest single-season total in school history. As a sophomore in 1997–98, he appeared in 36 games and averaged 23.5 points (847 total points) and 13.1 rebounds (471 total). He shot 60 percent from the field (331-for-549), 38 percent from 3-point range (21-for-56) and 75 percent from the free throw line (122-for-163). He was subsequently named the 1998 NJCAA David Rowlands Male Student Athlete of the Year. He averaged 23.4 points (1,685 total points) in his career and is Vincennes University’s second all-time leading scorer.

As a junior at UNLV in 1998–99, Marion averaged 18.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.9 blocks in 29 games. He was named to the Western Athletic Conference Mountain Division First Team, All-Newcomer Team and All-Defensive Team.

The three sisters and he were raised by their mom, Elaine Marion.

Shawn Marion Net Worth

Net Worth $60 Million
Source Of Income Basketball Player
House Living in own house.

Shawn Marion is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shawn Marion 's net worth $60 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In Vincennes University he was named the National Junior College Athletic Association Player of the Year in 1998. He transferred to UNLV to complete his final collegiate season.

He was picked ninth overall during the 1999 NBA Draft by the Suns.

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. He was also known for his unorthodox shooting form.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 7 in

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Who is Shawn Marion Dating?

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In 2003–04, Marion averaged 19.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 steals, 1.3 blocks and 40.7 minutes in 79 games (79 starts). He led the NBA in total steals (167) and joined 2003–04 MVP Kevin Garnett as the only two players to rank in the top 30 in scoring (19th), rebounds (14th), steals (2nd), blocks (27th) and minutes (2nd). Following the season, he played for the U.S. national team at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Facts & Trivia

Shawn Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shawn Marion celebrates birthday on May 7 of every year.

In 2006–07, Marion led the NBA in total steals (156) and received seven first place votes and finished fourth in the voting for Defensive Player of the Year. He scored his 10,000th career point in the season-opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 31, 2006. He was once again named a reserve on the Western Conference All-Star Team.

Why was Shawn Marion called the Matrix?

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.

Does Shawn Marion live in Chicago?

Why not go for it?” said Marion, who spent part of his childhood in North Chicago and now has a home in Chicago. “This is one of the shows that you really got to want to do.

Is Shawn Marion Good?

Overall, Marion was a very strong point-of-attack defender who could legitimately guard 1-4 for long stretches while defending 5s in short stints. His off-ball activity made him a terror for offensive players to make routine plays, and his help-side defense offered some rim protection.

What NBA teams did Shawn Marion play for?

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Who has the best record in the East NBA?

TeamRoad Road record
1| Miami – z| 24-17
2| Boston – y| 23-18
3| Milwaukee – y| 24-17

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