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“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.”

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Shawn Marion, born on May 7, 1978, is a renowned basketball player known for his exceptional defense and all-around skills on the NBA court. more

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