Vital stats
Age: 26
Height/weight: 6-7, 228
Lives in: Phoenix
Today’s event
If the U.S. men make it this far, the men’s gold medal game is live on NBC between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Day job
Phoenix Suns forward.
Olympic experience
This is his first Olympics, although he’s played on the 2002 World Championship team.
Background
The 2003 NBA All-Star also was on the all-rookie team.
Check it out
Marion is but one of many UNLV players in the pros. See unlvrebels.collegesports.com
Early days
Marion was born in Waukegan and lived in south Chicago until high school. He started at Indiana junior college Vincennes University before moving to UNLV. He was a high school teammate of former Bull Trenton Hassell.
Did you know?
Shawn is dubbed “The Matrix” for his exceptional athleticism and dazzling finishing ability.
Post-Olympic star potential
The U.S. team has bigger stars, and if it wins, you’ll hear about others before a workman like Marion. If the U.S. loses, you’ll hear about that too.
Star power: 4 out of 10.
In the booth Men’s basketball broadcast team
Mike Breen: He will handle the play-by-play for both men’s and women’s games.
Doug Collins: The one-time Bulls and Wizards coach played on the 1972 U.S. silver medalist team.
