14. Shawn Marion
Shawn Marion’s nickname of “The Matrix” might just be one of the best (and appropriate) in not just basketball but all of sports. Marion could do it all. He was a scorer, a rebounder and a solid defender and could fill whatever void you needed.
Four times in his career, Marion would average a double-double in a season and four times he was an All-Star. Marion was a key figure (though often overshadowed by Steve Nash) in Phoenix and as a more of a role player he was a champion with the Dallas Mavericks later in his career.
Stat wise, Marion’s NBA career matches that of many existing Hall of Famers, but he lacks that college career that the Hall covets and the perception that he was never the best player on his team. Could he get in on the strength of his nickname though? Seriously, that nickname is that good!
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Clarksville, Tennessee)
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2021
- Position: Power Forward, Small Forward
- Games Played: 1163
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Per Game Averages: 34.5 MIN
15.2 PTS
8.2 RB
1.9 AST
1.5 STL
1.1 BLK
.484 FG%
.331 3FG%
.810 FT%
109 Playoff Games
35.2 MIN
13.9 PTS
8.6 RB
1.4 AST
1.2 STL
1.2 BLK
.456 FG%
.318 3FG%
.814 FT%
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Advanced Stats: 18.8 PER
.542 TS%
124.9 WS
47.6 VORP
109 Playoff Games
16.6 PER
.517 TS%
9.0 WS
3.9 VORP
- Played For: Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors
- College: UNLV
- Drafted: 1st Round, 9th Overall in 1999
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Major Accolades and Awards: Third Team All-NBA (2) (2005 & 2006)
NBA All-Star (4) (2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007)
Second Team All-Rookie (1999-00)
Most Steals (2) (2003-04 & 2006-07)
NBA Championship Rings: (1) (Dallas Mavericks, 2011)
First Team All-WAC (1999)
Olympic Bronze Medal (1) (U.S.A., 2004)
Goodwill Games Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A., 2001) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
10th in 2006
Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (6) (2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06 & 2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: Total Rebounds per Game (6) (2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06 & 2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (1) (2005-06)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (6) (2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06 & 2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: Steals (6) (2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 & 2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: Steals per Game (6) (2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07 & 2007-08)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (2) (2005-06, 2006-07 & 2007-08)
Top Ten Finishes: Effective Field Goal Percentage (2) (2005-06 & 2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (1) (2005-06)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (2) (2001-02 & 2005-06)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (2) (2001-02 & 2005-06)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (5) (2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 & 2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (4) (2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05 & 2005-06)
Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (4) (2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06 & 2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (6) (2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06 & 2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: Box Plus/Minus (1) (2002-03)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Box Plus/Minus (1) (2006-07)
Top Ten Finishes: VORP (3) (2002-03, 2003-04 & 2004-05)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rating (1) (2005-06)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rating (1) (2001-02)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebound Percentage (1) (2001-02) -
Notable All-time Rankings: 23. Steals: 1,759
27. Defensive Rebounds: 7,369
30. Defensive Win Shares: 61.3
39. Minutes Played: 40,097
43. VORP: 47.6
46. Rebounds: 10,101
46. Offensive Rebounds: 2,732
47. Win Shares: 124.9
62. Games Played: 1,163
63. Blocks: 1,233
68. Field Goals: 7,289
76. Field Goal Attempts: 15,056
79. 2-Point Field Goals: 6,498
81. Defensive Rating: 101.5
82. Steals per Game: 1.5
87. Offensive Win Shares: 63.6
88. Box Plus/Minus: 2.7
90. Points: 17,700
96. Minutes per Game: 34.5
99. 2-Point Field Goal Attempts: 12,666
Should Shawn Marion be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 50.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 7.8%
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