Shawn Marion American Basketball Player Born in 1978

Biography

Born on 7 May 1978 in Waukegan, Shawn Marion is an American basketball player. He has played for UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball (1998–1999) and Dallas Mavericks.

Early life

Shawn Marion was educated at Clarksville High School; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and Vincennes University.

Career

He plays as a power forward. Shawn Marion’s listed career opens with UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball in 1998. In all, 5 teams are listed for him, among them Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns.

Teams

5 teams

Years	Team	Position
1998–1999	UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball	Power forward
	Dallas Mavericks	Power forward
	Miami Heat	Power forward
	Phoenix Suns	Power forward
	Toronto Raptors	Power forward

Personal life

He studied at Clarksville High School; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and Vincennes University.

Shawn Marion on Social Media

IG Instagram @matrix31

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Shawn Marion?

Shawn Marion is 48 years old, born on 7 May 1978 in Waukegan.

What is Shawn Marion known for?

Shawn Marion is a power forward who has played for UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball.

How tall is Shawn Marion?

Shawn Marion is 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) tall.

What is Shawn Marion’s nationality?

Shawn Marion is American, born in Waukegan.

Sources

• Wikidata (Q311869), accessed October 2026
• Photo: Danny Bollinger · CC BY 2.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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