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04-03-2008, 01:38 PM
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Marion Update
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MIAMI -- Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury.
Marion has been sidelined with back spasms that forced him to sit out 11 of the past 12 games. He will undergo treatment and will not be able to participate in basketball activity for about 30 days.
Marion appeared in 16 games for Miami after being acquired in early February as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns.
Marion becomes another in the long line of Heat players out for the season with injuries, a list that includes Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning and Dorell Wright, all of whom have knee problems.
Marion can choose to become a free agent after the season.
The Heat have the NBA's worst record, 13-62, and are just 5-42 since Christmas.
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04-03-2008, 02:01 PM
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And here we go!
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Re: Marion Update
If the Heat were in contention for the playoff, he would play. But they're not, so the Heat organization is probably exaggerating the injury. They want the #1 pick in the draft.
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04-03-2008, 02:20 PM
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Re: Marion Update
Sucks man..I miss marion, but hey hope he's happy wherever he ends up next year. Weird to see him injured too.
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04-03-2008, 03:14 PM
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Re: Marion Update
Sure is odd for him to be missing so much time considering that after his rookie season he never missed more than 3 games in a single season.
One would think OK that Miami is just saving him for next year and not risking any serious injury. But there is no guarantee that he is with the team next year since the final year of the contract is a player option.
Hated to see him go since he was always one of my favorite players, not only on the Suns but in the entire league. I just think that it sucks for Marion in some respect. Yes he did not want to be third fiddle on this team (just like JJ... who was actually fourth fiddle), but now he has to languish on a lottery bound team and not get to play in the postseason. And no guarantee that the situation gets any better for him next year.
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04-03-2008, 04:08 PM
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Re: Marion Update
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Originally Posted by Tiz
but now he has to languish on a lottery bound team and not get to play in the postseason.
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Shawn doesn't care about that. Just this year when he was playing for us, he was asked in an interview by ESPN, "Would you rather be a 30ppg player on a bad team or be in the position you're in now with the Suns?"
He didn't respond for a long time, and then finally said "That would be real interesting, to show people what I could do." I was a fan of Shawn Marion the player for a long time when he was here, but I wasn't sad to see him go when he did at all.
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04-05-2008, 04:28 PM
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Re: Marion Update
I was a huge Shawn Marion fan and I will always be a fan of his...
I hate to tell you guys this but don't be surprised if he signs with the Lakers next year and he would probably take less money...
You heard it here first..
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04-05-2008, 04:49 PM
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Re: Marion Update
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Originally Posted by the rattler
I was a huge Shawn Marion fan and I will always be a fan of his...
I hate to tell you guys this but don't be surprised if he signs with the Lakers next year and he would probably take less money...
You heard it here first..
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They have Luke Walton why would they sign him?
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I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain....
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04-05-2008, 05:26 PM
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Re: Marion Update
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They have Luke Walton why would they sign him?
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Luke Walton over Shawn Marion???? Plaeeeeese...............
What idiot would take Walton over Marion???
Not me..
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04-05-2008, 07:18 PM
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Re: Marion Update
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Originally Posted by the rattler
Luke Walton over Shawn Marion???? Plaeeeeese...............
What idiot would take Walton over Marion???
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Its was a joke... everyone knows Luke Walton blows. And If he were to take a paycut, he would prolly do it in Phoenix, so I dont think he is willing to do it in LA, plus the Lakers dont look like they can afford Marion or Arenas(like some were saying), because in 2 seasons they will have to resign Bynum and thats prolly gonna be a big contract.
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04-05-2008, 08:37 PM
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Re: Marion Update
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Originally Posted by All Net
Its was a joke... everyone knows Luke Walton blows. And If he were to take a paycut, he would prolly do it in Phoenix, so I dont think he is willing to do it in LA, plus the Lakers dont look like they can afford Marion or Arenas(like some were saying), because in 2 seasons they will have to resign Bynum and thats prolly gonna be a big contract.
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I'm thinking Boston or Detroit might give him a big contract but we shall see.. I just wouldnt be surprised if the Lakers got him..
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04-05-2008, 09:10 PM
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Re: Marion Update
I hope GS uses their trade exception to get him. He'd look real good in Nellieball. However, I hope he stays East so I don't have to watch him torch the Suns more than 2x a season
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I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain....
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04-05-2008, 10:45 PM
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Re: Marion Update
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I'm thinking Boston or Detroit might give him a big contract but we shall see.. I just wouldnt be surprised if the Lakers got him..
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Doubt Boston does it with as much money as they have in the big 3.
Detroit could work, but like anywhere he went, it would require a S/T.
And please, no one better really think Marion would take a pay cut anywhere. He wanted MAX money from us. He wasn't going to get it. That's why he wanted out later in the summer. He's going to want to get as much money as he can get, as it's his last big contract.
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04-05-2008, 11:21 PM
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Re: Marion Update
If he wasn't happy behind Nash and Amare, why would he be happy behind Kobe, Pau and Bynum? And yeah, no way he's taking a pay cut anywhere.
GS sounds like a good fit. Maybe Detroit too. But I'm guessing he'll stay in Miami. I don't see him joining any team where he'll be the 3rd option. At least in Miami, he's 2nd.
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04-06-2008, 07:52 AM
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Re: Marion Update
I just can't see Marion staying in Miami.. No way in hell!
He will sign with a contender..
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04-06-2008, 09:17 AM
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