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CosmoKramer
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Marion looks worlds better as a small ball power forward off the bench rather than a spacing killing shooting guard with the starting lineup. He doesn't get to run out in transition as often (where he's been surprisingly effective) but he's much more of a factor around the rim and on the glass.
On a side note: Yesterday Shawn Marion became the first player in NBA history with 15,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 1,000 blocks, and 500 made three-pointers. Congrats Shawn, that's a testament to the versatility he's displayed his entire career.
On a side note: Yesterday Shawn Marion became the first player in NBA history with 15,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 1,000 blocks, and 500 made three-pointers. Congrats Shawn, that's a testament to the versatility he's displayed his entire career.
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When is Marion coming back? Lebron coming back will help the defense but getting Marion and Lebron both back could really make a big difference. With Mozgov suddenly we'll have three plus defenders (literally we had 0 a few games ago).
If we finally get healthy: there will be 3 interesting lineups we could run as our 3 plus wing defenders (Marion, Lebron, and Shumpert) can play multiple positions of both offense and defense
Ultra Big: Mozgov, Love, Marion, Lebron, and Shumpert
Small: Mozgov, Lebron, Marion, Shumpert, Irving
I'm fascinated with the ultra big lineup as that lineup would have crazy length all over the court.
If we finally get healthy: there will be 3 interesting lineups we could run as our 3 plus wing defenders (Marion, Lebron, and Shumpert) can play multiple positions of both offense and defense
Ultra Big: Mozgov, Love, Marion, Lebron, and Shumpert
Small: Mozgov, Lebron, Marion, Shumpert, Irving
I'm fascinated with the ultra big lineup as that lineup would have crazy length all over the court.
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He practiced on Monday and according to Blatt is listed as questionable for the Suns. Love said today that they're hoping he is back for the Suns game but there hasn't been an announcement. Either way, it won't be long.
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When is Shump coming in? I heard anywhere from a week to a month?
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Not just dumb, he's just bad out there period. Especially offensively, he is absolutely worthless.
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The dude is having trouble making baskets from 2 feet away. The dude is having trouble FINDING THE BASKET from 2 feet away. And catching the ball. Has become hard. He's like Dick-fingers McGee.
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I don't want this guy playing much either, but Miller has been worthless, as well (seriously, I don't even notice when he's out there) and I'd rather have Marion out there for his defense at least.
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Marion to retire after the season: http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...leveland-cavaliers-phoenix-suns-nba/22115987/
When Shawn Marion headed to the Cleveland bench late in last week's game at US Airways Center, "The Matrix" was saying goodbye to Phoenix.
Marion said he plans to retire after this season with Cleveland, ending a 15-year NBA career that was mostly spent as a star with the Suns.
When the Suns drafted Marion in 1999, Marion set a goal to play 15 seasons. The 36-year-old believes he could play another three seasons but being away from his first child, 8-month-old Shawn, has convinced him to retire after this season with the Cavaliers.
"I wanted to go out on my terms," Marion said. "The biggest thing is having a son. I got attached to him. Seeing him periodically is hard. Watching him grow up on pictures and videos is hard."
Marion considered retirement last summer but chose to sign with Cleveland mostly for a chance at a second championship ring and the proximity to his son in Chicago.
Marion was part of a championship team with Dallas in 2011 but his 8 ½ seasons with the Suns will define his career. The Suns drafted him with the No. 9 overall pick in 1999; he left with a strong legacy in Phoenix when he was traded for Shaquille O'Neal in 2008.
All four of Marion's All-Star seasons came with the Suns, who he helped to six postseasons that included Western Conference playoff runs in 2005 and 2006.
"I was able to grow as a player and watch the city grow at the same time," Marion said of his time in the Valley. "I really wish I could've won a title in Phoenix. When you spend that much time with an organization and do what I did there, you feel like it's part of you. The fans there know I came to play and laid it on the line.
"It was a special time. Those were special fans in Phoenix. It'll always have a part of me. I'm always going to keep a place there."
Marion averaged 18.4 points and 10.0 rebounds during his time with the Suns and is a fixture among the franchise's career leaders. Only Alvan Adams recorded more rebounds, steals or minutes played with the Suns than did Marion, who also ranks third in blocked shots, third in field goals made, fourth in points and fourth in 3-pointers made.
Marion is a Suns Ring of Honor candidate. He said he has looked up at the ring on Phoenix visits, like last week's final one, and thought the same.
"It'd be hard not to have me up there when you look at what I did," Marion said.
Marion evolved as a player in Phoenix and bridged eras of the franchise. He signed a six-year, $79 million contract extension with the Suns in 2002 as part of the team's rebuilding. He became an All-Star the next season but flourished even more as a new mold of power forward with athleticism and 3-point shooting in Mike D'Antoni's system that featured Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire.
"I went from being a high flier to shooting 3s to being a slasher to all kinds of things to win," said Marion, a 2004 Olympian. "I had to reform myself.
"I'm a role player now. I became a superstar in Phoenix."
Marion had short stints in Miami and Toronto before he signed in 2009 with Dallas, where he played five seasons. He was still starting for the Mavericks last season, averaging 10.4 points and 6.5 rebounds. This season, he has played a part-time starting role for Cleveland, averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game.
Early in Marion's career, Suns staff wondered how long his surgically repaired knees would allow him to play with his remarkable spring and speed. His athleticism stuck around and he continued to be reliable.
By the end of this season, Marion likely will be in the NBA's all-time top 25 for minutes played in a neighborhood with Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Bill Russell. He also will probably rank in the NBA all-time top 20 for steals and defensive rebounds.
Marion will continue playing basketball, just not professionally. He spent part of last offseason playing in a 35-and-older league in Chicago.
"It's been a great ride," Marion said. "I really wish I could've brought a championship to Phoenix. But it was awesome."
When Shawn Marion headed to the Cleveland bench late in last week's game at US Airways Center, "The Matrix" was saying goodbye to Phoenix.
Marion said he plans to retire after this season with Cleveland, ending a 15-year NBA career that was mostly spent as a star with the Suns.
When the Suns drafted Marion in 1999, Marion set a goal to play 15 seasons. The 36-year-old believes he could play another three seasons but being away from his first child, 8-month-old Shawn, has convinced him to retire after this season with the Cavaliers.
"I wanted to go out on my terms," Marion said. "The biggest thing is having a son. I got attached to him. Seeing him periodically is hard. Watching him grow up on pictures and videos is hard."
Marion considered retirement last summer but chose to sign with Cleveland mostly for a chance at a second championship ring and the proximity to his son in Chicago.
Marion was part of a championship team with Dallas in 2011 but his 8 ½ seasons with the Suns will define his career. The Suns drafted him with the No. 9 overall pick in 1999; he left with a strong legacy in Phoenix when he was traded for Shaquille O'Neal in 2008.
All four of Marion's All-Star seasons came with the Suns, who he helped to six postseasons that included Western Conference playoff runs in 2005 and 2006.
"I was able to grow as a player and watch the city grow at the same time," Marion said of his time in the Valley. "I really wish I could've won a title in Phoenix. When you spend that much time with an organization and do what I did there, you feel like it's part of you. The fans there know I came to play and laid it on the line.
"It was a special time. Those were special fans in Phoenix. It'll always have a part of me. I'm always going to keep a place there."
Marion averaged 18.4 points and 10.0 rebounds during his time with the Suns and is a fixture among the franchise's career leaders. Only Alvan Adams recorded more rebounds, steals or minutes played with the Suns than did Marion, who also ranks third in blocked shots, third in field goals made, fourth in points and fourth in 3-pointers made.
Marion is a Suns Ring of Honor candidate. He said he has looked up at the ring on Phoenix visits, like last week's final one, and thought the same.
"It'd be hard not to have me up there when you look at what I did," Marion said.
Marion evolved as a player in Phoenix and bridged eras of the franchise. He signed a six-year, $79 million contract extension with the Suns in 2002 as part of the team's rebuilding. He became an All-Star the next season but flourished even more as a new mold of power forward with athleticism and 3-point shooting in Mike D'Antoni's system that featured Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire.
"I went from being a high flier to shooting 3s to being a slasher to all kinds of things to win," said Marion, a 2004 Olympian. "I had to reform myself.
"I'm a role player now. I became a superstar in Phoenix."
Marion had short stints in Miami and Toronto before he signed in 2009 with Dallas, where he played five seasons. He was still starting for the Mavericks last season, averaging 10.4 points and 6.5 rebounds. This season, he has played a part-time starting role for Cleveland, averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game.
Early in Marion's career, Suns staff wondered how long his surgically repaired knees would allow him to play with his remarkable spring and speed. His athleticism stuck around and he continued to be reliable.
By the end of this season, Marion likely will be in the NBA's all-time top 25 for minutes played in a neighborhood with Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Bill Russell. He also will probably rank in the NBA all-time top 20 for steals and defensive rebounds.
Marion will continue playing basketball, just not professionally. He spent part of last offseason playing in a 35-and-older league in Chicago.
"It's been a great ride," Marion said. "I really wish I could've brought a championship to Phoenix. But it was awesome."
