After a career of being one of the most versatile players in the history of the NBA and also owning one of the weirdest jumpshots in the NBA. Shawn “Matrix” Marion has announced that he is retiring at the end of the season according to AZCentral.
“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.”
“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.“
A 15 year career. And what a career it was. Part of that magical Phoenix Suns squad, led by Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire. One of the most savage teams never to win a championship. Little tidbit for you. When Shawn Marion was drafted by Phoenix in the 1999 NBA Draft. He set himself a goal to play at least 15 seasons in the NBA. Job done I guess.
In his 15 years he was a 4 time NBA All-Star, NBA Champion with the 2011 Mavericks. The only player in the NBA with 15,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 1,000 blocks and 500 three pointers. Screw Matrix. I’m going to name him “Mr. Do it all”. Because he does! I salute you Shawn.
