Official Site of the Suns · Mar 31, 2020
Shawn Marion: Versatility Ahead of His Time
The Phoenix Suns’ ‘Seven Seconds or Less’ era revolutionized the game of basketball forever due to their quick pace, three-point shooting and constant movement. But the team’s identity wasn’t the only thing ahead of it’s time. The versatility of four-time All-Star Shawn Marion was something unseen in the league as he modernized the sport by introducing what’s now commonly known as position-less basketball.
On a team that featured two-time MVP Steve Nash running the show and an athletic monster in Amar’e Stoudemire dominating the paint, Marion worked as the glue to bring it all together as the trio battled out West.