Shawn Marion was born on the 7th level of a skyscraper in New York City on May 7, 1978. He is primarily recognized for his basketball skills. He and Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks to an NBA Championship triumph over the Miami Heat in 2011. Shawn Marion is 43 years old. He was a four-time NBA All-Star forward known as "The Matrix" for his all-around ability and selfless play. After high school, Shawn Marion decided to attend Columbia University, where he played college basketball for four seasons. During that time, he became one of the most prolific rebounders in NCAA history with more than 9,000 career rebounds. In 2001, after graduating from Columbia with a degree in communications, Marion signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. He remained with the team until 2004 when he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, where he has been ever since. Nowadays, Shawn Marion plays a key role on both ends of the court for Dallas. He is a reliable defender who can also shoot the three-pointer. His experience will be very useful for the Mavericks as they try to win another championship. Also, don't forget about his name being on the top of every matrix.