Shawn Marion
American basketball player
1978 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American basketball player
Born
May 7, 1978
Age
~48 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
basketball player, reality television participant
United StatesBorn in Waukegan
1978
Born in Waukegan (1978-05-07)
Present
Age ~48
About
Shawn Dwayne Marion is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He finished his career as a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time member of the All-NBA Team and a one-time NBA champion, helping the Dallas Mavericks win their maiden title in 2011. Nicknamed "The Matrix" by former NBA player Kenny Smith during the preseason of his rookie year, Marion was widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in the league because of his athleticism and ability to play and defend many positions. He was also known for his unorthodox shooting form.
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Who is Shawn Marion?+
Shawn Dwayne Marion is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He finished his career as a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time member of the All-NBA Team and a one-time NBA champion, helping the Dallas Mavericks win their m
What does the name Shawn mean?+
The name Shawn means "unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is of English origin.
When was Shawn Marion born?+
Shawn Marion was born on May 7, 1978.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.
The name Shawn is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Shawn — May 7, 1978
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
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