Remembering Phoenix, forgetting Miami: How Shawn Marion saves his career
shawn marions sucks he was never that good even with phoenix stupid article Remembering Phoenix, forgetting Miami: How Shawn Marion saves his career
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Not all change is good. And the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Shawn Marion is learning this the hard way. He once thrived in Phoenix, using athleticism and wingspan to become a franchise staple. On the surface, The Matrix had everything: All-Star status, a 'max' contract, and a devoted local fan base ...
 Not all change is good. And the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Shawn Marion is learning this the hard way. He once thrived in Phoenix, using athleticism and wingspan to become a franchise staple. On the surface, The Matrix had everything: All-Star status, a 'max' contract, and a devoted local fan base. Well, almost everything. Marion, despite being the team’s highest paid player, was unhappy with his third star status behind Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire. Like a teenager, the forward pouted and lobbied for change. A year ago, he got his wish. Phoenix, wanting to preserve team chemistry, dealt their malcontent to Miami for Shaquille O’Neal. Marion welcomed the move, even though the Suns were playoff bound, while the Heat had a one-way ticket to the lottery. Today, things are different for Marion. His reputation has fallen further than the real estate and stock markets combined. And the former star will take a huge pay cut when he hits the free agent market come summer. Despite currently being little more than an expiring contract, all is not lost. This summer, Marion, if he plays his cards wisely, can resurrect his career. First, Marion has to accept that Miami has exposed him. He is not a superstar. Never will be either. Not with his poor dribbling and fragile mindset. So the pogo stick can’t scare off teams by demanding a massive contract on the open market. Instead, he should sell himself as an excellent blending player. Second, Marion must pick between security, positioning, and winning. Teams with cap space will offer a long-term pact at middle-level money. However, he could sign a cheap one-year deal, play well next season, and try for a payday in July 2010. Of course, there is also the Michael Finley route, where Marion signs with a contender for reduced dollars. Finally, Marion needs the right system and people around him. A fast break style and strong point guard is a start. And, for all the grief he gave Mike D'Àntoni, an upbeat, player-friendly coach is a must. Hopefully, a change brings something better. For Marion, contrary to his recent denials, the grass has to be greener than Miami.
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STUPID COMMENT by Cut-throat. Marion was excellent for Phoenix in the right system. You just a straight hater. Sure, he wasn't a superstar, but he was an ALL-STAR SEVERAL TIMES. Article is about him getting his act together and again being a good player in the right system. Which he can do. Problem is right now he is a contract, not a player. That has to change. I remember with Phoenix, several coaches and scouts saying he was the most valuable for Phoenix during 7 seconds to Shoot report abuse
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Gotta agree with the second comment. Marion as once pretty good, but he has fallen off. In the right system that can happen. However, I liked article, I just don't know if he can find a PG, fast break system, and player-friendly coach all in one place. That's all a tall order. Two of three if he is lucky. report abuse
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yea actually he did suck, he wasn't paid any attetion to with joe steve and amare and hell eve Q with him hittin those 3s on the team, is all the team did is run and as atletic as he is he was always one of the 1st one down court for a lay in or a open shot which he wasn't a good shooter ok at the best, he was good at D, but nothing else miami is proof he can't score on any one hes horrible on offense i mean horrible, hes ok at D now but if you need a run and gun offense with 4 better players on your team im sorry but you suck report abuse
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AH, Marion played his best when Joe Johnson was in Atlanta and Q Richardson was in New York. Your argument makes no sense naming those players, and you are actually agreeing with the idea that Marion is a blending player by saying he needs help around him. Sorry But your argument is whack and wrong. Good players, like the article says, make the All-Star team, grab rebounds, and defend, all things Marion did. In fact, report abuse
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Cut throat is wrong because Marion played his best without Stoudemire (injured for 2005-06), when Johnson signed in Atlanta, and Richardson was with the Knicks. Marion in 2005-06 averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds, and defended small and big players effectively. report abuse
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cut throat and cut throat is a moron is both wrong, is a moron is even worse tho and he thinks he knows what hes talking about what a loser hes the one who makes no sense and cut throat your clueless on the topic so quit report abuse
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Remembering Phoenix, forgetting Miami: How Shawn Marion saves his career
Hi everybody ... Thanks for all the comments- even if you disagreed, which is fine. For me, the point is that Marion, for the most part, doesn't make those around him better. That said, in the right situation, he can be a very good blending player. The 2005-06 season, with a depleted PHO roster, he had a great season. That was his peak. With his contract expiring, his status before the deadline will be interesting and, of course, I will be watching this summer. Thanks again for your thoughts. Feel free to get at me on this. report abuse
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