Shawn Dwayne Marion (born May 7, 1978) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks of theNational Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Marion attended high school in Clarksville, Tennessee. Before transferring to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Marion attended the junior college Vincennes University for two years. In 1999, the Phoenix Suns drafted Marion, who was the ninth overall pick and would remain with the Suns until mi ...