PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today announced that Suns legend Shawn Marion will be inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor on Friday, Dec. 15, when the Suns host the New York Knicks. A special postgame ceremony honoring Marion will take place center court surrounded by Suns legends, former teammates and family to celebrate as Marion receives the organization’s highest honor.
Marion played 660 regular season games over nine seasons with the Suns from 1999-2008, averaging 18.4 points on 48.1% shooting, 10.0 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks. He ranks fifth in franchise history in points (12,134), second in rebounds (6,616), second in steals (1,245) and third in blocks (894).
Marion is the team’s all-time playoff leader with 706 postseason rebounds during his Suns career. Nicknamed “The Matrix,” he twice earned All-NBA honors and was a four-time All-Star selection while with the Suns.
Marion, No. 31, will have his uniform number officially retired on Dec. 15 as part of his induction to the reimagined Ring of Honor which will be unveiled during the Suns home opener on Oct. 28. Marion will join Alvan Adams (33), Charles Barkley (34), Tom Chambers (24), Walter Davis (6), Connie Hawkins (42), Kevin Johnson (7), Dan Majerle (9), Steve Nash (13), Dick Van Arsdale (5) and Paul Westphal (44) as the Suns’ retired numbers.
Marion will become the 16th Suns player inducted to the Ring of Honor, joining the ten previously mentioned players as well as Jerry Colangelo, Cotton Fitzsimmons, John MacLeod, Al McCoy and Joe Proski.
Suns legend Amar’e Stoudemire will also be inducted into the Ring of Honor this season. Details on his Ring of Honor night will be announced later this week.
Single-game tickets for all 2023-24 home games are on sale now and can be purchased at Suns.com/Tix.
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