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Mavericks' Marion improved; Haywood, Odom hopeful, not definite
February 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Mavericks expect to have Brendan Haywood and Lamar Odom back Friday night. That's particularly good news because the Pacers have emerged as an Eastern Conference force with 7-2 Roy Hibbert as one of their anchors. The Mavericks will need Haywood's bulk against Hibbert. Haywood missed Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City with lower back tightness but was able to go through a brief workout Thursday."
Mavs' injury list is growing: Haywood, ailing Odom sit; Marion plays through pain
February 2
Dallas Morning News
 
"The infirmary is filling up for the Mavericks. They knew their night against Oklahoma City would be tough when they found they would be without 40 percent of their preferred starting lineup and the reigning sixth man of the year. First, they were without center Brendan Haywood, who sat out because of lower-back tightness. In addition, Lamar Odom, an important cog at times in the Mavericks' abundant group of reserves, was out with a stomach ailment. He had been sent home before the morning shootaround and did not return."
Shawn Marion: 'This is a game we should have came out and won regardless of the ceremony'
January 26
Dallas Morning News
 
"At times, the American Airlines Center was as loud Wednesday night as it was at any point during the Mavericks' run to a league title last season. And that was before the game even started. Prior to tip-off, the Mavs received their pricey diamond-encrusted rings as a symbol of their 2011 NBA championship. And while the sold out crowd of 20,150 did their best to give the players chills as their names were called off, many were gone by the time the final horn sounded during a surprising 105-90 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves."
Mavs ride Marion's season high 29 points past Suns
January 24
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Shawn Marion made Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle sound like a prophet. Two days after Carlisle described him as his best player, Marion poured in a season-high 29 points to pace the Mavs to a 93-87 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Marion converted 11 of 21 shots, including back-to-back 3-point baskets that gave the Mavs a 70-55 lead with 4:41 remaining in the third quarter. "Shawn was great tonight," Carlisle said. "A lot of the plays he made were ones that were very kindly -- late clock. "The 3s that he hit in the third quarter were huge. Every night we're going to need somebody to step up big, and tonight he was the big star.""
Marion's 22 points lift Mavericks over Jazz 94-91
January 20
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Shawn Marion scored a season-high 22 points, including a late layup, as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 94-91 Thursday night to snap a two-game losing streak and cool off the league's hottest team. The Mavs (9-7) were coming off back-to-back last-possession losses to the Lakers and Clippers. The Jazz (9-5) lost at home for only the second time all season, and second time in 10 games overall. The Jazz were down by 13 in the second quarter and by 11 in the third before rallying. Utah led by three early in the fourth after a dunk by C.J. Miles. The game was tied at 87 before Jason Terry hit a 3-pointer, and Marion a layup. Al Jefferson led Utah with 22 points."
Shawn Marion breaks finger in loss to Heat
December 26
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion suffered a broken left pinky in Sunday's game against the Miami Heat, but said he doesn't expect it to keep him out Monday against Denver. "It hurts like hell,'' he said. "But I'm a warrior.'' Marion said he hurt the finger - which already was mangled from previous injuries suffered in his career - during the third quarter when he was trying to make a defensive play."
'I thought about dying it blue,' says Shawn Marion after coloring his hair black
December 23
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion is back to his natural dark hair. The blond phase is over. Marion showed up Thursday at practice with his Mohawk gone and his hair back to its original color."
Please call Shawn Marion, other Mavs 'World Champion'
December 19
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Now that he's an NBA champion, forward Shawn Marion wants people to address him differently. "I want y'all to address me like that from now on -- world champion," Marion said. Marion is upset that the national media has overlooked the defending world champion Mavs and don't believe they have a chance of winning this season's title. "We've gotten to the point where everybody started overlooking us and talking about everybody else and I kind of got [upset] about it," Marion said. "Y'all trying to take something away from us that we've worked hard for and we took."
Report: Marion turns down offer to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'
August 1
Dallas Morning News
 
"Mavericks forward Shawn Marion has turned down an offer to appear on the hit TV show "Dancing with the Stars," according to a report from TMZ. Marion rejected the offer in case progress is made in NBA labor negotiations and a full season ends up happening. According to the report, if a full NBA season occurred, there would be scheduling issues with "Dancing with the Stars," which doesn't end until November -- which is later in the fall than when the NBA season typically begins."
Marion turns down "Dancing with the Stars" offer
July 31
TMZ.com
 
"Dallas Mavericks star Shawn Marion isn't taking any chances with the NBA lockout -- in fact, he just turned down "Dancing with the Stars" ... to make sure he's free to practice with his team this fall. Sources close to Shawn tell TMZ, "Dancing" sent him an official offer to appear on the show, but the NBA champ wants to make sure he's 100% available in case the lockout ends early ... so it's a no go."
No new bracelet, but Mavericks forward Shawn Marion has solid showing at World Series of Poker
July 7
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion may have earned some sought-after jewelry last month when he and the Mavericks won the NBA title, but he recently set off to Las Vegas on a quest for some more prestigious bling -- a World Series of Poker bracelet. And while the Mavericks forward ultimately came up short in his goal of winning the no-limit holdem tournament and the gold and diamond encrusted bracelet that comes with it, he did have a very solid showing. Marion outlasted more than 2,500 of the 3,389 players who entered the event, which was the 56th "preliminary" event of the World Series of Poker. For a $1,500 entry fee, the winner of the event will earn a cool $777,928 -- or about 11% of the $7.05 million"
After strong offensive efforts, Mavs' Marion comes up big defensively
June 11
Dallas Morning News
 
"Before Mavericks forward Shawn Marion would address reporters in the locker room following Dallas' Game 5 victory Thursday over the Heat, he excused himself to brush his hair. But the appearance-conscious Matrix had nothing to worry about - all he's done in the NBA Finals is make himself look good. He'd been strong offensively in earlier games, but Thursday his defense stood out more than his eight points, four rebounds and three assists. He's been guarding Heat stars LeBron James and, particularly late in Game 5, Dwyane Wade, who was playing with a bruised hip. "We try to give different looks, use different guys at different times," Marion said. "We got some big stops and hit some big"
New lease for old pro
June 10
Boston Globe
 columnist Gary Washburn
"With Ray Allen exercising his contract option to return to the Celtics for a 16th NBA season, 30-somethings continue to make an impact in a young men's league. Shawn Marion is another. "The Matrix'' was a four-time All-Star who apparently had lost a few steps before arriving in Dallas in July 2009 in a trade with Toronto. The 33-year-old Marion averaged 12.5 points this season, mostly as a reserve, but has emerged recently as the Mavericks' second offensive option behind Dirk Nowitzki. In the five NBA Finals games, Marion is averaging 14 points on 49 percent shooting, and also has had a positive effect with his defense on LeBron James. Marion hardly was considered a series-changing player"
Shawn Marion holding down both ends of the floor for Mavericks
June 5
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Of all the players on the Dallas Mavericks' roster, Shawn Marion has been given the most difficult assignment in this year's playoffs. It's not as tough as riding a raging bull. But by NBA standards, what Marion has been asked to do over the past six weeks has been about as difficult as trying to contain Michael Jordan night after night after night. Marion has gone from guarding Portland's Brandon Roy in the first round of the postseason to defending All-Stars Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers), Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City) and now Miami's LeBron James. That's about as tough as it gets in the NBA. The rugged defensive challenges, however, don't faze Marion. "Somebody's got to guard these"
Marion kept Mavericks close until miracle run
June 3
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"When the Dallas Mavericks were struggling to score points, they turned to Shawn Marion.

Marion scored 20 points, basically keeping the Mavericks in the game in the second half until a miraculous 22-5 run carried Dallas to a shocking 95-93 win Thursday night over Miami.

"We always believe we can come back," Marion said. "It's a good feeling. We came out here and got one. It's a best of a five game series now. We have three at home."

Marion also had eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.

Marion had 16 points and 10 rebounds in Game 1.

"I've been aggressive on both ends of the floor. My teammates are finding me," Marion said. "I was able to handle some"

Marion's repertoire now includes post game
June 1
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Shawn Marion was known for mainly being a player who could fly out on the fast break when he played for Phoenix, Toronto and Miami. But in Rick Carlisle's system, he has added a post game to his repertoire. "It became clear to him and us with the way our team is structured that if he was going to be a starting [small forward], playing significant minutes at the [small forward] position, that was an area where he could give us an advantage." Marion scored 16 points and had 10 rebounds in the Game 1 loss to Miami on Tuesday night. Rick Carlisle said he's been receiving some words of wisdom during these playoffs from Larry Bird, his former boss with the Indiana Pacers. "Larry and I are in"
Shawn Marion has no easy answer for LeBron James
May 31
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The question kept coming at Shawn Marion as if stuck on a sound loop. How do you stop LeBron? … How do you stop LeBron? … How do you stop LeBron? Finally, when it was posed yet again at Monday's media session, the Mavericks swingman responded with a question of his own: "Where you been, man?" It has been a recurring theme throughout the playoffs, Marion drawing the tough defensive assignment: Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, now the Heat's LeBron James in the NBA Finals. "You've got to make it hard for him. You might give up something, but you can't give him everything. That's the key," Marion said. "I look at it as a challenge. It's fun. I'm a competitor." Marion said defending James and the"
Shawn Marion angling for reality TV show deal
May 26
San Antonio Express-News
 
"We've got reality television shows about hunting wild hogs, working on a fishing boat and even living with a Kardashian. So I guess the television universe has room for one more proposed series on the life and loves of Dallas forward Shawn Marion. TMZ.com reports that Marion will be featured in a pilot for "The Ladies in My Life" that will be shot during the next few days as the Mavericks attempt to claim the first NBA title in franchise history."
Marion's strong effort makes up for sub-par Game 2
May 22
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Forward Shawn Marion will be the first to admit he didn't have a good performance in the Dallas Mavericks' Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He made only 4 of 13 shots, some of them putbacks and layups. But Marion, a 12-year veteran who is hoping to make the most of what might be his final chance at a title, bounced back with a strong effort in leading the Mavericks to a 93-87 victory Saturday night in Game 3."
Shawn Marion plays on despite bad finger
March 29
ESPN.com
 
"Shawn Marion continues to play at a high level for the Dallas Mavericks -- with a severely dislocated left pinkie finger that the small forward has no plans on fixing this season or thereafter. The left pinkie was bent to its current state of grotesqueness earlier this season, but Marion can't remember exactly when or how it happened. "Just got it hit," Marion said. "Next thing you know, I looked down, I was like, 'Damn.' You know what? I got hit last year, too, in a game, and it kind of hurt a little bit, but I still played through it; just taped it up. Then got hit again this year. It is what it is. I know it was at home, though because [Mavs owner Mark] Cuban noticed it, too. He said,"
Shawn Marion doesn't expect to miss any more games with injury
March 21
Dallas Morning News
 
"Marion's absence will be short: Shawn Marion missed Sunday's game because of a sprained right wrist, but said he doesn't expect to miss any more game action. The Mavericks have three days off before playing Thursday against Minnesota, which should help Marion's recovery. He suffered the injury in a fluke manner Friday against San Antonio. "I went to try to block Tony Parker's shot and ended up hitting Roddy's hand," he said, referring to Roddy Beaubois. "But it's OK. It's better. I'll be all right come the next game. It had a little swelling in it. So I'm wearing this.""
Mavs' Shawn Marion hurts right wrist
March 19
ESPN.com
 
"Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion suffered a right wrist injury in the first half of his team's 97-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. X-rays on the wrist were negative, and he's listed as day to day. It is not yet known if Marion will participate in Saturday's practice. Marion finished with 13 points in 14 minutes off the bench, making six of eight field goals and grabbing five rebounds. "No. 1, he's one of our best players and No. 2, he had a great game going," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "He was one of the main reasons we were able to get some momentum going into the halftime.""
Shawn Marion returns to power Mavericks to win 'We needed desperately'
January 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Mavericks found somebody in even sadder shape than they were Sunday night: the Cleveland Cavaliers. The LeBron James era seems like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. These days, the Cavaliers aren't very good at full strength. And when they're missing three of their top players, they are simply a mess – or a thing of beauty for a victory-starved team like the Mavericks. Shawn Marion returned to the lineup and DeShawn Stevenson and Tyson Chandler had strong nights to help the ailing Mavericks end their season-worst three-game losing streak with a 104-95 slap of the Cavaliers. Stevenson had a season-best 21 points, hitting 5-of-12 3-pointers, and Marion scored 22 points as he"
Mavs' impressive forward trio faces a test in the Jazz
December 11
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion was standing in front of several hundred children at Edward Titche Elementary School with a message to deliver. "It's getting harder and harder to succeed in life," Marion said. "But y'all got a great start. And if you keep working hard, you'll make it." He was speaking to kids who had won the Mavericks' Reading Challenge. But he could have just as easily been talking about the team and the 11-game winning streak that has everybody walking on clouds. All it really means is the Mavericks have run out to a really nice start this season and the hard part has only just begun. Utah's visit to American Airlines Center today contributes to that difficulty, even though the Jazz had to"
Why Dallas Mavericks have more in reserve with Shawn Marion
December 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rick Carlisle knows Shawn Marion would stop short of saying the move to a sixth-man role has been a career jump-starter, if not a career saver. That's exactly the case, however, based on Marion's sharp play and the Mavericks' early season mojo. There is no debate Marion's production through the first 18 games is a primary reason the Mavericks are cruising with the second-best record in the conference. Aside from Tyson Chandler, Marion has been perhaps the most crucial cog in making this thing go. "He's made it work," Carlisle said of Marion's acceptance of the reserve role. "You're talking about a guy who's a four-time All-Star and has been a franchise cornerstone in Phoenix. The"
Shawn Marion answers Mavericks' call
November 11
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"This is why the Mavericks should be glad they have Shawn Marion. With Caron Butler out with an injury, Marion was able to slip into the starting lineup and come up with a very efficient and workmanlike 20 points and seven rebounds. His energy seemed contagious as the Mavericks were active on both ends of the court. Marion has been commendable in the way he's handled the move to the bench. But it's nice to know that he hasn't forgotten how to step into the lineup and be a force. A team's depth doesn't always show up when you have everybody healthy and there are too many bodies to fit into too few minutes."
Butler, Marion likely to play a lot together
October 25
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"The Dallas Mavericks are deep enough that they can rely on plentiful player combinations.As entertaining and useful as the mix-and-match options are for coach Rick Carlisle, one particular combo is worth watching closely.Caron Butler and Shawn Marion are not going to be mutually exclusive when it comes to playing time.Though they ideally play the same position, they are going to be on the court together during games, Carlisle said Sunday.Those are going to be important minutes because it's quite likely that their time playing together will come when Dirk Nowitzki is resting."They played well [together] in stretches in preseason," Carlisle said. "The reality is our [forward] positions are"
Shawn Marion primed and ready to play whatever role Mavs need
October 14
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Mavericks seemed to have a lot in common with fall foliage Wednesday night. Like the burnt orange and crimson leaves peppering the western Michigan countryside, they were destined to bite the dust. That's what happens when you sit your three top players, much to the disappointment of a near-sellout crowd at Van Andel Arena. Winning pretty much blows away in the wind, right? Not exactly, in this case. The Mavericks played with far more zip than they had during most of the preseason and rumbled past the Detroit Pistons, 101-96, to bump their exhibition record to 2-3. Shawn Marion made sure the shorthanded Mavericks got off to a good start, then gave way to sharp-shooting Steve Novak,"
Marion ready to answer call for Dallas Mavericks
September 29
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Shawn Marion has heard speculation about the Dallas Mavericks' various game plans for him this season -- all of which are written in sand so they can be easily changed.No matter the role in which he ends up, Marion plans on doing more things better this season, including resurrecting his 3-point shot.But at the Mavericks' first practice of training camp at SMU, it turns out Marion isn't the only longtime NBA starter who has been approached about perhaps coming off the bench this season."I've talked to both Shawn and Caron [Butler] that one of them could be coming off the bench for the first time in their careers," coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday. "I want this to be an element of strength"
Mavericks' Matrix OK coming off bench, but warns: Veteran swagger can hurt us
September 29
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion has heard speculation about the Mavericks' various game plans for him this season – all of which are written in sand so they can be easily changed. No matter the role he ends up in, Marion plans on doing more things better this season, including resurrecting his 3-point shot. But an interesting development cropped up at the Mavericks' first practice of training camp at SMU. It turns out Marion isn't the only longtime NBA starter who has been approached about coming off the bench. "I've talked to both Shawn and Caron [Butler] that one of them could be coming off the bench for the first time in their careers," coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday. "I want this to be an element of"
Marion: Mavericks can escape 3-1 hole
April 26
ESPN.com
 
"Swingman Shawn Marion still believes the Dallas Mavericks can save their season, despite the Western Conference's No. 2 seed having fallen into a 3-1 deficit against the San Antonio Spurs. Only eight teams in NBA history, out of the 189 that have tried, have managed to come back from a 3-1 deficit in a best-of-seven playoff series."
The Matrix sequel that comes with a plot twist
April 25
San Antonio Express-News
 columnist Buck Harvey
"Shawn Marion said he had Manu Ginobili "on clamps," and maybe he did. Marion also said he can't be effective if he's "pulled in and out like a rag doll," and maybe he can't. But the Spurs have gone through this before with him. They beat Marion's Suns three consecutive times in the postseason partly because they found ways to turn his unique ability against him. This time was different, though. This time, his team did the job for the Spurs. There was no sign of that at practice on Saturday. Marion said his "rag doll" comments the day before came in the heat of the moment, and he said it was time to support his coach, Rick Carlisle. Carlisle responded accordingly. He ended the session by"
Marion looks strong in return from injury
April 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion was back in the lineup Monday night after missing three games with a left oblique strain, and it was a great sign when he got free on a first-quarter fast break and rammed the ball home with a backboard-shaking dunk. No hesitation. No girly-man layup. Just a plain-old, attack-the-rim slam. Better yet, he came back into the game in the second quarter and was moving like his old self. The Mavericks took the cautious approach with Marion, holding him out for more than a week. That gave him his best chance of being fit for the playoffs. And by getting two games to knock off any fast-accumulating rust, he should be full strength by the time the first round opens."
Marion returns to Mavs, Butler out with strained hip
April 13
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion said he's ready to give his strained left oblique a test run tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. Marion has missed the last three games because of the injury. "I'm going to play,'' he said. "It feels fine right now, but you never know until you get out there and see how it feels when you're getting hit and moving around on the court.''"
Mavericks' Stevenson playing good defense in Marion's place
April 12
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"The Dallas Mavericks are certain Shawn Marion deserves strong consideration for the NBA's all-defense team.What they also now know is that, after Marion missed the past three games, the only logical way to replace Shawn's "D" is with a DeShawn.It's no coincidence that the first syllable of DeShawn Stevenson's name has come to define his work since arriving with the Mavericks. He's received the past two games to guard Portland's Brandon Roy and Sacramento's Tyreke Evans.He did a terrific job against Roy, who shot 4 of 14; and, while Evans ended up with 27 points, he also had four turnovers and took 21 shots.So is Stevenson making a case that he should be in the rotation for the playoffs,"
Haywood OK, Marion improving
April 11
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Brendan Haywood went out of Saturday's game when he twisted his right ankle, but coach Rick Carlisle said he could have returned to the game if needed. Meanwhile, Shawn Marion continues to improve with his strained left oblique."
Mavericks' Shawn Marion isn't sure when he'll play next
April 9
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion said his strained left oblique was feeling better on Thursday, but he still isn't sure when he'll play next. "It's not hurting as much, so that's good," he said. "But I still feel pain when I'm jogging. The biggest thing is I don't want to get out there and re-injure it.""
Shawn Marion (strained left oblique) won't play tonight against Grizzlies
April 7
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion remains day-to-day with a strained left oblique muscle. This will not be the day. The small forward has been ruled out of tonight's game against Memphis. There's no definitive word on who will start in his place, but it's likely that Caron Butler will slide to small forward and either Jason Terry or Roddy Beaubois will start with Jason Kidd in the backcourt."
Shawn Marion misses practice with strained oblique
April 6
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion did not practice Monday, resting his strained left oblique muscle. He's listed as day-to-day by the team. "He watched and rode the bike," Carlisle said. "There's gradual improvement, and we'll see where he is tomorrow. I think doubtful to practice tomorrow and we'll see where things are Wednesday." In Marion's place, Jason Terry was getting a nice run with the first team, with Caron Butler putting in some time at small forward."
Marion leaves game with strained left oblique muscle
April 4
Dallas Morning News
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"There was a reason why Shawn Marion missed a breakaway layup in the second quarter. He couldn't have been more wide open, but when he missed, he immediately grabbed his left side. He left the game shortly thereafter and did not return in the second half because of a strained left oblique muscle."
Shawn Marion emerges as the Mavs' Carmelo stopper
March 31
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Todd Archer
"The easy thing would be to first look at Dirk Nowitzki's triple-double of 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, especially since they are so infrequent in his career, as the reason why the Mavericks beat Denver, 109-93, Monday. Then maybe you would look at Jason Terry's 15 points, 13 of which came in the fourth quarter to put the Nuggets away, including three dagger-like 3's. Maybe you would look at Brendan Haywood's four blocked shots or Jason Kidd's 10 assists. But move Shawn Marion's performance to the top of the list, ahead of even Nowitzki's. And he didn't even have to play the fourth quarter because the Mavericks were so comfortably ahead and in control. Marion scored 21 points on"
Carlisle: Marion's big game was deserved
March 10
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rick Carlisle said Shawn Marion's 29-point, 14-rebound night in Minnesota was something that's long overdue for the 6-7 forward. "I'm really glad he had a big game," Carlisle said. "He's sacrificed so much of his game to be one of the best defenders, to get rebounds, to be a screener and a movement maker. [Against the Wolves], he was a featured scorer, which he's been really most of his career.""
Marion willing to sacrifice for Mavs to win
March 8
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Shawn Marion is a proud basketball player who feels he is still in the prime of his career.In respect of Sunday's Oscars, let's put this in Hollywood perspective. Marion does not feel like he is an 11.5-point, 6.5-rebound supporting actor. Yet, that's what the numbers say this season, and it's why the Mavericks forward feels conflicted. Marion loves winning. And he's done everything this season to that end.Marion's also sacrificed as much as any other Maverick, maybe more."You got to sacrifice certain things to get that ultimate goal, and that's a ring, the hardware," Marion said. "Once you get that hardware, nobody can say anything to you. That's what I want my legacy to be. I want that"
Mavericks' Marion has dialed back game for NBA's top prize – a championship
March 8
Dallas Morning News
 
"Shawn Marion is a proud basketball player who feels he is still in the prime of his career. In respect of Sunday's Oscars, let's put this in Hollywood perspective. Marion does not feel like he is an 11.5-point, 6.5-rebound supporting actor. Yet, that's what the numbers say this season, and it's why the Mavericks' small forward feels conflicted. Marion loves winning. And he's done everything this season to that end. Marion's also sacrificed as much as any other Maverick, maybe more. "You got to sacrifice certain things to get that ultimate goal, and that's a ring, the hardware," Marion said. "Once you get that hardware, nobody can say anything to you. That's what I want my legacy to be. I"
Mavericks' Shawn Marion puts stop to Wizards' comeback
January 21
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Of all the close games the Mavericks have won in recent years - and their number of consecutive one-point wins is at nine in a row and counting - this one was the strangest.They won it with a defensive stop.No, that's not a typo.Shawn Marion, clutch on the defensive end all night, deflected Caron Butler's 15-foot jumper as the final seconds were evaporating and the Mavericks escaped the Verizon Center with a 94-93 victory over the Washington Wizards.The final defensive shut-down made up for some casual defensive moments earlier. The Mavericks were outscored 6-0 in the last minute, yet hung on to win and go to 2-1 on the Nor'easter road trip that opened with a loss at Toronto."After the big"
Marion is clearly Mavericks' top defender
January 21
Dallas Morning News
 
"Sometimes, it takes a defining moment before you can start banging the drum for a cause. Shawn Marion had just that kind of moment Wednesday. Because of his blocked shot on Caron Butler that saved the Mavericks' win over Washington, Marion now is officially a candidate for the all-defensive team. "Come on," Marion said. "How about defensive player of the year?" OK, we stand corrected. The Mavericks have never been defensive masters. But they finally have the kind of players who can play it when they have to. And Marion has to just about 24/7. He always has to guard the best player on the other team, unless it's a center. "And he's been successful doing that," said Jason Terry. "He should"
Mavericks' offense struggles in 80-75 loss to Hawks
December 6
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Mavericks forced Atlanta to miss 20 consecutive shots in one stretch of defensive tenacity Saturday night. But in the big picture, Shawn Marion had trouble seeing the benefit. "If you aren't making shots, what difference does it make?" he said. "If you capitalize, great. But if you don't, you're not making up any ground." That's what the Mavericks did all night long against the Hawks - fail to make up ground. And when they played from behind virtually the whole game, that spelled doom. On a rough offensive night for both teams, the Hawks made just enough shots when it counted to squeeze off an 80-75 victory over the Mavericks at American Airlines Center. For the first time this"
Mavericks' veterans worth the investment so far
December 4
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Dallas Mavericks will be 20 games deep into the season after playing Memphis on Friday. So what have we learned? Three things. First, we know that Jason Kidd remains a top-tier point guard, even if his defensive abilities now are limited more to playing the angles and passing lanes for steals. He's been more than solid in virtually every game and downright excellent at times. Second, we know that Erick Dampier, Tim Thomas and Drew Gooden are better players when they are fighting for next season's contract. This is a key point in moving forward into the guts of the season. Third, Dirk Nowitzki is the man."
Marion misses antoher game, hopes for Tuesday return
November 22
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Mavericks are 10-3 and tied with Phoenix for the best record in the Western Conference. The best bit of fallout from that was on display after their 104-102 survival test against Sacramento on Friday night. The Mavericks weren't the least bit impressed with themselves after the victory at American Airlines Center. Oh, they're impressed with banking another win. But the way the victories are rolling in isn't making them puff their chests out. "We're all disappointed because we all know we shouldn't be making these games tough on us," Drew Gooden said. "When we get comfortable being up nine or 10 points, we let teams claw back. "We still haven't played a lot of the big teams. And with"