“I got the nickname in the preseason of my rookie season. I was playing for the Suns at the (Great Western) Forum. I got a block or a steal or a dunk and (TNT broadcaster) Kenny Smith went crazy. He called me 'The Matrix.' Who wouldn't like it? Players go through their whole career without having a nickname.” WholeCareersSunPlayerCrazySeasonsWesternStealingBlockNicknamesForumsBroadcastersKennyRookies Author:Shawn Marion
“You should never want to be a one position player. If you're a real basketball player, you should be able to play any position. That's the difference between really good players and average players.” IfsWantShouldRealPlayAbleDifferencesPlayerPositionBasketballAverageBasketball Player Author:Shawn Marion
“He (Thomas) is our best post-up player and now we will have to be more active in the paint. I think we can hold it down, but we will miss him though.” ThinkingPlayerMissingPaintActivePosts Author:Shawn Marion
