Unconventional NBA shot: A compelling backstory.

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Everyone knows that in the NBA, a player's shooting form is crucial for their shooting percentage. Due to limited time to receive the ball, many players have unique shooting forms. Shawn Marion is one of the NBA's historically weirdest shooters. Don't be fooled by his unconventional shooting style, as he had a successful career with the Suns and Mavericks, making four All-Star appearances and winning an NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2011. Today, I want to share some of his story.

Shawn Marion is a twin and was born into a poor single-parent family. When he was born, it was still dark outside, and his mother had to go to work as he was not even of legal age yet. Despite the challenges, his mother never complained; she knew that taking care of her children was her responsibility. During Marion's childhood, he experienced hunger every day. He wore tattered clothes and had a pair of worn-out shoes. Marion never complained about this life because he understood the hardships his mother faced.

At the age of ten, Marion began practicing slam dunks on a trampoline. He had also played football, but his frail physique forced him to give it up. He devoted all his energy to basketball training, and he quickly achieved success. In 1996, Marion played college basketball for Winthrop University, and two years later, he transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Many people were curious about Marion's strange shooting form, but he never responded. His college coach, Dan Dakich, speculated that it might have been because Marion was very thin in high school and needed to get the ball to the hoop somehow. Although Marion's shooting form was indeed unusual, they didn't ask him to change it because he continued to have a good shooting percentage.

In 1999, Marion was selected by the Phoenix Suns as the ninth overall pick and officially began his NBA career. After 21 years of hard work, Marion's family finally saw better days. To repay his mother's years of hard work, Marion earned his first fortune and immediately bought a house for her in Las Vegas. He also encouraged and financially supported his mother to complete her college courses and earn a degree in business management. With her degree in hand, Elaine began working at her daughter's restaurant.

Motherly love is truly great! To raise such an outstanding son is not an easy task. We have seen many billionaires who come from humble backgrounds. The world's richest person, for example, came from a poor family. As long as you make an effort, the heavens will not let anyone down. Being grateful for everything is the key to understanding life.

Iti9

It doesn't matter if his shooting form is strange; at least he's putting in effort.

Indra55

Behind every successful person, there is a story of hardship.

Jiger955

There's a saying that the more filial piety one shows, the more they'll earn, and God will favor every child who understands filial piety.

Jiten171

Marion's filial piety is truly touching.

Shri333

Men who are typically filial tend to have a smooth career.

Kapil334

As long as it results in points, any action is worthy of encouragement.