A quick and explosive small forward who moves like a pogo stick, Shawn Marion has quickly established himself as one of the game’s premier young talents at only 25 years of age. Nicknamed “The Matrix,” the 6-7, 215-pound Marion is a dazzling finisher on the fastbreak and should be a dynamic partner for Suns playmaker Stephon Marbury for many years to come… In only his fourth season in the NBA in 2002-03, the multi-talented forward made the first of what should be many All-Star appearances and was the only player ranked in the top 20 in points (17th, 21.2) and top 10 in rebounds (8th, 9.5) and steals (3rd, 2.28)… Known for his exceptional athleticism, the former Runnin’ Rebel played just one year of Division I basketball before declaring himself eligible for the 1999 NBA Draft after his stellar junior year at UNLV… The Suns selected the sleek forward with the ninth selection, a lottery choice the Suns acquired from the Dallas Mavericks on June 24, 1998 along with the draft rights to Pat Garrity, Martin Muursepp and Bubba Wells in exchange for veteran guard Steve Nash… Marion had piqued the Suns’ interest for quite Read the rest of this entry »