Stephon Marbury to star in play about himself in China

Stephon Marbury was quite the character throughout his 13-year NBA career. Now, Marbury will be portraying that character on stage.

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The two-time NBA all star will be starring in a play about himself titled “I was Marbury,” which will focus on Marbury’s 2012 championship run with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Sports Illustrated has details on the play:

"The play’s director, Zhou Wenhong, told Chinese media that the main theme of the play will be “never give up” and will incorporate choreographed basketball moves with dance. Marbury, however, describes the play’s story in grander terms, saying in a press conference the play focuses on “Sino-US relations”.Marbury will play himself in the production, but will only appear in a few scenes — the story apparently focuses on other Chinese characters who have been inspired by Marbury.According to the production’s official website, the show will have a different guest star each night, including Yao Ming and former NBA journeyman Wang Zhizhi.“I Was Marbury” runs 11 straight nights from October 1 to 11 in Beijing Wukesong Stadium. Ticket prices range from about $30 to $270."

There’s nothing more Stephon Marbury than playing himself in a play, so this sounds pretty excellent.

Marbury has played in the CBA since 2010 and the Ducks since 2011. His Ducks also won a title in 2012.

Marbury averaged 19.3 points, 7.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game throughout his NBA career.

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