Shawn Marion: The UNDERAPPRECIATED STAR of the 7 Seconds or Less Phoenix Suns | FPP

Shawn Marion took the JuCo route before having a stellar year at UNLV where he prove to be a top prospect and one of the most versatile players in the 1999 NBA Draft. He would join a veteran suns team led by the backcourt 2000 duo of Jason Kidd and Penny Hardaway. Injuries to alot of the key suns of that era, lead to them being one of the biggest what ifs, but also gave Shawn Marion a chance to shine and we do exactly that as over the next 7 and a half seasons in Phoenix, he would establish himself as arguably the best two way player in the league and consistently place in the top 25 in the league for most statistical categories. He was at his best in Mike D'Antoni's 7 seconds or less offense with two time MVP Steve Nash and Perennial all star Amare Stoudemire. Marion would be the overlooked member of this trio, even by the Phoenix Suns organization as after not receiving a max contract extension, he would request a trade and bounce around to the Miami Heat then the Toronto Raptors for the next couple of seasons. Until he found a place in Dallas on a Mavericks team led by Dirk Nowitzki and Marion would be a key piece in the Mavs 2011 NBA Championship. He would spend another few years in Dallas before calling it a career after one year in Cleveland. He would retire in rare company due to his versatility as he would find himself high on some exclusive statistical lists with legends like Hakeem Olajuwon, Karl Malone and Kevin Garnett. But nowadays, Marion doesn't get the love he deserves for how great he was, especially at just 6'7". So that's why today's episode is going to take a look at the Matrix, Shawn Marion.
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[@theg1714]

Shawn Marion deserves to make the hall of fame. I hope he gets in next year. He is so underrated.

[@4392amtrak]

And hope that eventually he and Amare make the suns ring of honor as well

[@theg1714]

@@4392amtrak Absolutely.

[@PrinceZakariyya]

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[@screwdriverman5-kf2ui]

😂😂😂. He's terrible. U can't shoot like that and be in the hall of fame. You could teach an ape to shoot better than him

[@Zayrob_]

@@4392amtrakthey just announced it today they are. Lol.

[@isiahbraun8704]

The matrix really had a great career on defense and offense

[@imdbtruth]

I love the way he scored too, you didn't necessarily have to run any plays for him, but he'd find ways to get buckets and help his team.

[@leojones22]

*That 2007 season for the Suns was the most deflating for Phoenix fans, not only were the Suns robbed in the Spurs series but Phoenix also lost out in the 2007 Draft Lottery which was held a few weeks later when the Hawks pick they got from the Joe Johnson trade and was top 3 protected ended up being retained by Atlanta when the Hawks finished 3rd in the Lottery, Atlanta later selected Al Horford 3rd overall. Double whammy for the SUNS.*

[@imdbtruth]

The history of Kidd, Nash, Marion, and the Suns and Mavs is cool... The Mavs trade Kidd to Suns for Finley. Then the Suns traded Kidd's backup PG Steve Nash to Dallas for a 1st Round draft pick, and the Suns would use that pick to select Shawn Marion. Then the Suns would trade Kidd, and eventually lure Nash back to Phoenix to team him up with Marion. Then Dallas makes a big trade to get Kidd back in Dallas. Then Marion goes to Dallas to team back up with Kidd and win a ring with him and Dirk. It's really neat how it's all intertwined and came full circle. Kidd > Nash btw 😊

[@jeffspain3613]

I agreed with everything you said until you said Kidd was greater than Nash. As a Suns fan, obviously you know we had them both. No disrespect to Kidd. Loved having him in PHX, and I hated to see him go, but being able to bring Steve back to where he started in PHX was amazing. We're gonna have to agree to disagree.

[@blunt2416]

I got Kidd over nash as well. To get the nets to Back to Back final appearances was impressive. That team was gritty. Kidd was a very smart on D as well, not a lockdown defender but very good ...he would do the Dirty work... His stabilizing presence was what gave the Mavs the confidence to beat the Heat.

[@stephendavid1875]

He's so underrated and underappreciated like AK-47 hope he will be a hall of famer someday great contents Godbless

[@WARS187]

Marion was a true stat stuffer He was special

[@Chuck_EL]

I like that the NBA 2k game actually had his shot in the game too

[@evanjordan5075]

Love the video. Definition of "do it all". No other player like him since he's retired.

[@TheChosenMoose01]

I find it great how all members of the suns' big 3 also played for Dallas at some point in their career.

[@4392amtrak]

And that early 00's Mavs team also had a coach almost similar to D'antoni

[@jamaalkareem7021]

Mike Finley

[@4392amtrak]

@jamaalkareem7021 him too. I didn't know that he started his career in PHX until I looked him up

[@billblaski9523]

I forgot Amare played for Dallas for a season

[@1juggman801]

rigged

[@flypigfilms1236]

Can’t forget Clarence “Mini Barkley” Weatherspoon

[@binngo-bn9hl]

the 93’ dunk contest runner up himself powerful on the rims

[@robertc2214]

​ @@binngo-bn9hll❤❤❤)1l)!

[@Gigi-qk2fo]

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[@chesterisom4138]

Yes we can

[@jamalwilliams3228]

gave my Lakers fits for yrs... especially wit nash and stoudamire

[@gringostarr7858]

Man the matrix was such a unique player. I was a senior in high school when Shawn helped Dirk and my mavs finally get their first championship. We couldn't of done it with out Shawn and his defense on L.B.J.

[@freddyes2242]

Don’t forget kidd and Stevenson! That was a surprisingly great defensive perimeter trio! They did great against Kobe and wade too! They struggled against Brandon Roy though, he was a beast

[@imdbtruth]

​@@freddyes2242Definitely! Kidd and Marion worked so beautifully together on the perimeter. And yeah, Stevenson was a nice 3 and D wing they could have out there whenever Kidd or Marion needed a rest. And of course Chandler manning the middle. Everybody loves the 2011 Mavericks, except Heat or LeBron fans.

[@kincamell]

Heavy Ps Peace to Cliff Robinson and Rodney Rogers Pps That 2011 Mavs Team was stellar.

[@thestraightfirechannel63]

Not gonna lie. I love this channel...born in 82 . Card collector. Fan .this is perfect. Keep them coming

[@AfricanH3ro]

i don't think marion is forgotten yet but great video nonetheless. damn i just realized marion doesn't have any all-defense selections

[@PhoenixAscending]

Cuban really messed up not keeping that chip team together, and giving them a chance to run it back. They really played well together after the trade deadline, as their record showed. He kept that money for nothing, when he could have given Dirk a chance at a repeat

[@adambylund2281]

As a Mavs fan i will always love him for what he did for us

[@atlien1988]

I'm glad that you made this video. I'm not a Suns fan and never was, but as an avid Lakers' fan for over 30 years, it annoys me how underappreciated Shawn Marion & Amar'e Stoudamire are -- especially Marion. NBA fans need to know more about him. He was absolutely won of the best players in the league during the 2000s & produced at a level that should qualify him for the HOF.

[@Teddy42O]

Should be in HOF !!🔥🔥🔥

[@leos_27]

Suggestion: Andrei Kirilenko, who was a contemporary to Marion, and also one of the most versatile and portable players in NBA History. Btw, it was such a blessing to discover your channel, congrats on the content.

[@kobelegend7854]

They were both great. But I cant help but think about what they could have become if only they played in today's NBA. Since they were Hyperathletic wings that could play the 3 and the 4 position and were "do it all kind of guys", they would dominate

[@joshlee6445]

that suns team was fun Nash, Leandro, Matrix, Stat, Tim Thomas, Boris

[@Crash95Davis]

You should do a video on Bruce Bowen he’s very underrated and forgotten about he was the defensive stopper in SA

[@DRV404]

I personally don't think he was forgotten, he was truly legit. But nonetheless a great mention. Always used him as a reference for ppl that rained shots down despite their ugly form.

[@j-mac7401]

Good call... THE MATRIX was a hooper!! Would love to see one on Andrel Bynum/Rex Chapman/ Peja Stro./ Stephon Marbury/Tom Chambers , Danny Granger just name a few...

[@vicecityveto]

He deserves much more. My favorite player when I was in high school and middle

[@PhoenixAscending]

Man...this guy was, and still is, so underappreciated

[@imdbtruth]

I agree. It often irritates me when people talk about that 2011 Mavs team... A lot of people act like Dirk carried a bunch of washed up players to a championship. Part of the reason nobody picked the Mavs against Miami is because they didn't really respect how good players like Shawn Marion and Jason Kidd still were at the time, nor how unique their skill sets were... And even after they proved it by winning the chip, people still act like they were just average role players or something.

[@Only1doza]

Shawn Marion was solid

[@Kamen1]

he was the matrix for real. I seen him play live during his prime and he was literally pushing the action with his speed and his quick hops.

[@4392amtrak]

And it sucks that he doesn't have any All-Defensive teams on his resume

[@Qwartsinju-ft1yh]

Really? I thought he would’ve had one

[@4392amtrak]

@Qwartsinju-ft1yh I know, right? It's a combination between great talent at the forward positions and him being snubbed by someone who didn't deserve it

[@ellieeliandelliot7439]

You had Ceballos and Marion. Kevin Johnson needs a vid.

[@kingdingaling2469]

My Dude The Matrix❕ PHX bugged out trading Him for an old Shaq PHX was Runnin & Gunnin Then made the trade and lost that athleticism & Defense Lost what they needed most He was a WAY BIGGER LOSS Than Q Rich UNLV 🏀 Shawn Marion SF

[@clement121691]

Thanks for the upload. Marion is probably my all time favorite player to watch. He was such a unique player, a relentless defender and was the definition of fast twitch.

[@awman42]

Definitely needs to be in the HOF no questions about it.

[@DangleFront]

An absolute pleasure to watch!

[@theflash10500]

You sir have earned my sub. Great job putting this video together. Looking forward to more.

[@stevelegreid]

Tom Chambers definitely deserves a video. Most underrated player ever

[@imdbtruth]

I'm not a Suns fan, but the younger generation needs to be made aware of what a bad man Tom Chambers was.

[@taym510Oak]

One of my fav players of all time the matrix 💪🏿

[@youlovechika]

one of the greatest defenders ever…we need danny green next !

[@RandomStuffFreak]

17:40 i like that pass

[@JD37]

This is quickly becoming a great channel. Do you think you would consider doing a spotlight on Jason Williams? He was the most fun player to watch ever!! Keep up the good work!!

[@alexandermendez4653]

He was my favorite player in that era

[@gugurupurasudaikirai7620]

Seeing Shawn Marion considered a forgotten player makes me sad. You used to be able to shoot around on a basketball court and if you tried to shoot a free throw Shawn Marion style people would automatically know who you were imitating. His unorthodox shooting motion was effective nonetheless

[@jeffspain3613]

He's not underappreciated in PHX. He's still a legend here to the people. They don't put just anyone in the ring of honor.

[@4392amtrak]

I would like to see his former teammate Tyson Chandler get profiled

[@AlexanderTB6]

Rony Seikaly?

[@dontefair6739]

He led the suns in scoring, rebounds blocks and steals in Nash 2nd MVP season. My opinion he should’ve atleast been first team all nba if not MVP

[@demanager0412]

he was actually my favourite player for years, never minded his jumpshot either at the time. It did look weird but fuck it, guy's a legend

[@joshgasseling]

this page is dope keep up the work

[@g4lsupreme542]

Been waiting for this 1 .. Appreciate you fam !!!

[@LarrySwishamane]

uPicking on some of my deepest scars in the here. Boy, iWish we still had those teams back. 2nd favorite roster of all time. And penny was on both!!!

[@marcusleary8571]

Can you do Caron butler next

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

The best second leaper in Basketball history. if he played in this era he'd easily get a max contract like Draymond.

[@lashgoshotwheels1127]

Thank you

[@pjones8189]

1st time i saw the Matrix 1995 @CCHS. Dunked hard on my boy, Cj Pepper in transition.

[@PhoenixAscending]

I wouldn't say that Marburry is no Jason Kid. He didn't know how to run a team or offense as well, but he was a better scorer, and although he was not the passer Kid was, he still had high assists numbers. Starburry was a hell of a player in his own right, he just didn't have it together upstairs like Kid did

[@imdbtruth]

Kidd did take the same Nets team that Marbury only won 26 games with and he won 52 games with them the next season on his way to back to back Finals appearances. So I think it's safe to say that Marbury was no Jason Kidd.

[@miguelalegria3614]

One gets tired just watching Marion's highlights, a great player/athlete. Btw, that's not Nate Robinson, that's Kevin Hart.

[@Biggavel99]

Great video! You’ve mentioned him a few times in a couple of ur vids but can you do a full breakdown on Cliff Robinsons career??

[@billblaski9523]

4:40 lmao going the wrong way😂and the way afterwards gets all mad at everyone else

[@sacredfire536]

in his prime after his 1st or 2nd best statistical and just 2 way playing on that level he was rated a 98 unedited in NBA live and he was at least 5 points above everyone else and i didnt know much about him back then but i do now.

[@DavidQuinoneswrites]

Shawn Marion made 791 3-pointers in the NBA, I wonder how many David Thorpe made

[@eksit101]

He was the star at unlv when I lived there. Thanks for reminding me how old I am. Lol.

[@eburonson]

Underrated Swiss army knife player! I thought he surpassed Pippen in playing both sides of the ball. The Matrix was the perfect nickname!

[@kingdingaling2469]

Great Choice Respect Due

[@benjiicurrency2570]

We need Dan “ Thunder Dan” Majerle 💯

[@adryangray8393]

Shawn Marion should've came back to the cavs the next season after he retires they win the championship crazy asf.....

[@jaysonjoyce9708]

Man good timing

[@ForgottenPlayerProfiles]

Hahah no kidding, just saw the news about him and STAT getting their numbers retired

[@marcusleary8571]

Yessir the matrix one of favorite players growing up

[@kingofdetroit358]

Do Stephen marbury and do Damon stoudamir...also Juan Gonzalez baseball

[@DyckmanCity204]

You’re a beast. Bring me back

[@thrillhill5257]

Great video per your usual. Would like to see a Vernon maxwell video

[@kanagawa85]

UNLV legend!!

[@MGarrette]

Unforgettable, he going the wrong way

[@nettyballball497]

Trix'$$$$....YKYK!!✊🏾☮!!

[@Youdoxxikill]

I've established, your content is perfect. You just need a nasty memorable intro now. Every body gotta know what it is right when they click. Ask your fans to submit intro tracks or something brotha

[@TheJiggaNasty]

Is it me? Or is Shawn the unspoken player in the history of not just the NBA but sports in general. This is not intended to be an insult or knock to Marion. I just wouldn't recognize Marion's voice from anyone

[@kcassidy90]

Matrix was always my favorite

[@nunyabizznizz7326]

what made him great was you didnt have to run plays for him for him to get his.

[@g4lsupreme542]

Right ! Being a third option and still getting busy is crazy

[@dutchmilk]

only people who dont know the sport forget about marion. Lots of videos today seem to talk as if the people around them, and themselves, are the world.

[@stevelegreid]

Andrei Kirilenko needs an episode

[@dobz746]

They try to underrate rate the Matrix especially after the 2011 season since they don't want to put the message out there that the Mavs are also a loaded team and make the Mavs as like bottom of the barrel contending underdogs. They have 2 All-NBA defensive players in Chandler and Marion, Prime Nowitzki and Prime Terry, elite role players in Barea and Stevenson and Post Prime JKidd who played like Stockton on his contender yrs with the Jazz at 37 yo

[@victorramos287]

Wow that’s Dallas won. They had him too in their plantilla! 😄

[@judyseager4450]

Was a man of the matrix 🎉ka.pai bless the lord ☘️ 🙏

[@kennymcnally1576]

Nash also won the skill’s competition that year

[@JoshLord107]

I wonder where y’all got the idea to do this from

[@j.edwardthompson8203]

UNLV Stand Up

[@akiyahwilliams9521]

Asuar Thompson reminds me of him

[@serpserpserp]

Gerald Wallace was the only guy that came close.

[@glennhall7857]

Do one on Terrence Williams

[@eugenedantzler4485]

YEEEEEEESUUR!!!!!

[@yunrichieporter3174]

joe johnson next

[@usmankenchi908]

Brian Grant

[@Red.24]

Do Mahmoud rauf next

[@jasonic-ks2tm]

Anthony peeler is next or Doug west.

[@bojanjovicic1723]

Peja Stojakovic could be next

[@itzlucaaa6789]

I know he hasn’t retired yet but do a Kemba Walker vid it looks like his NBA career basically over and I feel like he gon slip under the radar

[@charlesjonesii5680]

I know you don't have to be a true big to average in double figures in rebounds but Marrion with highest average lending the Mavs with just 7 rebounds is kinda sad one of the bigs could atleast average 9 or 10 rebounds guess it is hard to get certain stats

[@LeonCook34]

You know who’s going to end up on this list? He still playing now Jimmy butler will end up on this show

[@ProletarianVanguard]

The Matrix of course he should be HOF

[@fromdowntown2963]

Listed at "just" 6'7 😂😂😂😂

[@jamalpetty5370]

I'm hoping Cam Whitmore can have a parallel career as Matrix

[@Robinhudloom]

He looks like morpheus