Shawn Marion

Shawn Marion is an All-Star small forward for the Dallas Mavericks. He is well-known for his versatility on the basketball floor, as he runs the floor and also plays hard on the defensive end of the floor.

On February 13, 2009, Shawn Marion was traded from the Miami Heat to the Toronto Raptors. In the deal, Marion and Marcus Banks were traded for Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon. Shawn Marion became a free agent after the season, ESPN.com: Raptors acquire Marion from Heat (February 13, 2009) and following that he was sent off in a sign-and-trade with the Mavericks in a deal that involved Jerry Stackhouse, Antoine Wright, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Toronto Raptors.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4314637

During the 2009-10 season Marion averaged 12 points and 6.4 rebounds a game.www.espn.com

Fast Facts:

Born: May 7, 1978
Birth Place: Waukegan, Illinois
College: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Height 6'7"
Weight: 228 lbs
Nick Name: The Matrix
1999: Ninth Pick in NBA Draft
Wears #0 for the Mavericks

Early Life

Shawn Dwayne Marion was born in Waukegan, Illinois on May 7, 1978. He attended high School at Clarksville High School in Tennessee, then attended Vincennes University before transfering to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Pro Career

In 1999, the Phoenix Suns selected Marion with the ninth overall pick in the NBA Draft. He developed into a fan favorite and was named an all-star in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. He was named to the US Olympic Men's basketball team in 2004. In the 2005-2006 season, he led the Suns in blocks, rebounds, steals, minutes, and points scored. But on February 6, 2008, after frustrating contract extension talks and bad blood with Phoenix Suns management, the Suns traded Shawn Marion, along with Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat for All-Star Center Shaquille O'Neal.

Marion was ultimatly dealt to Toronto, and ultimateley made the decision to sign with Dallas.