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Phoenix Suns: 10 Greatest Players In Team History

By Gerald Bourguet

May 3, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash is present for the opening ceremonies as the Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate 40 years as they host the San Jose Earthquakes before the start of the first half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash is present for the opening ceremonies as the Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate 40 years as they host the San Jose Earthquakes before the start of the first half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. Shawn Marion

9 seasons, 18.4 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.9 SPG, 1.4 BPG, .481/.342/.824 shooting, 20.9 PER

As an athletic scoring wing, superb rebounder and stellar defender, Shawn Marion might be the most well-rounded player to ever suit up for the Phoenix Suns. Though he would have to wait until he joined the Dallas Mavericks to win a title, The Matrix could play either small forward or power forward and was the perfect glue guy for a regular Western Conference contender.

Marion appeared in four All-Star games as a Sun and made two All-NBA Third Teams. During the 2005-06 season, The Matrix filled in for an injured Amar’e Stoudemire, leading the team in points (21.8), rebounds (11.8), steals (2.0) and blocks (1.7) and per game. He was also the only player in the league ranked in the top 20 in points, rebounds, blocks, steals, field goal percentage and minutes.

After nine seasons with the Suns, Marion ranks first all-time in total win shares (93.2), second in rebounds and steals and third in blocks for the franchise. He’s also fourth in scoring with 12,134 points. Because of his athleticism, defensive prowess and do-it-all mentality, Marion is easily one of the greatest Phoenix Suns of all time.

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