Marion top 5 in. . .

[JCSunsfan]

Ranks #1 in the NBA in Double-doubles(43.0)
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Rebounds Per Game(12.3)
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds(506.0)
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per Game(9.2)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Total Efficiency Points(1611.0)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking(29.29)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(34.04)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Minutes Played(2272.0)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Total Rebounds(675.0)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Steals Per Game(2.0)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Minutes Per Game(41.3)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Steals(110.0)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Steals Per Turnover(1.33)

But there is more . . .

Ranks #6 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(10.7)
Ranks #8 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds(169.0)
Ranks #9 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per Game(3.1)
Ranks #10 in the NBA in Field Goals Made(485.0)
Ranks #10 in the NBA in Steals Per 48 Minutes(2.32)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Blocks(103.0)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(14.3)
Ranks #13 in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage(0.517)
Ranks #14 in the NBA in Blocks Per Game(1.87)
Ranks #16 in the NBA in Points Per Game(21.9)
Ranks #16 in the NBA in Points(1204.0)
Ranks #17 in the NBA in Field Goals Per 48 Minutes(10.25)

 

[Michael]

He needs 23 rebounds in the next game to pass Howard for the league leader in rebounds.

Wouldn't bet against him right now.

 

[mathbzh]

Ranks #3 in the NBA in Minutes Played(2272.0)

This is not good.
I am afraid Shawn plays toomuch. I don't want to seehim out of gaz during the playoff

 

[mribnik]

This is not good.
I am afraid Shawn plays toomuch. I don't want to seehim out of gaz during the playoff

Granted, I'd rather he was in a position where he didn't have to play as much, but if there is a player that can play 82 games + playoffs without losing a step, it's Marion.

 

[thegrahamcrackr]

This is not good.
I am afraid Shawn plays toomuch. I don't want to seehim out of gaz during the playoff

He does this every year, it isn't like this is something new.

 

[mathbzh]

And every year we failed in playoff...
Was the Matrix that good last year against the spurs?
Moreover he is getting older and someday is body may say enough.

 

[scotsman13]

last year against the spurs marion got 12 rebounds a game. now the spurs defense was set up to stop him and as the 3rd option on the team it isnt that hard to do when you dont many touchs so give marion a brake.

 

[TucsonDevil]

Moreover he is getting older and someday is body may say enough.

Getting Older? This guy is in his 20s - No one expects him to pay at this level when he reaches mid 30s... By then he will have 2-3 championship rings* to wear while he enjoys all the rest and relaxation by the pool in retirement.


*assuming Stat comes back healthy and plays like the monster and freak that he is; Nash still gives us another 3 good years; Diaw continues his development and remains a Sun; D'Antoni remains head coach

 

[Yuma]

And every year we failed in playoff...
Was the Matrix that good last year against the spurs?
Moreover he is getting older and someday is body may say enough.

No, last year it was mostly Q not being able to play defense that burned us in San Antonio. Thus, he bcame expendable for the Kurt Thomas trade.

 

[mathbzh]

so give marion a brake.

Don't misunderstood me. I am a big marion fan.
This is why I think that sometime he should be preserved.

Shawn never look tired and always give 100%. That is why we love him. I don't want to see him broke.

Finally Shawn wasn't bad against the spurs (IMO he was pretty good) but he wasn't great.

Look at the actual subpar Duncan... I guess he will be great in a few month.

Dallas : Nowitzki played 2056 minutes
SA : Duncan 1952, Parker 1947
Detroit : Hamilton 2085

Marion : 2306

I believe it can count when playoff time will come. I hope I am wrong.

One more thing :
MARION MVP

 

[jibikao]

Looks like Marion is going to steal Nash's votes this year.

 

[nowagimp]

First, I think that Nash is clearly the MVP, as what ? 7 suns players are having career years. Nobody makes players around him better more than Nash. I find it ironic that the suns embarrass Pat Riley and the Heat and Riley starts comparing Nash to Magic. I expect that Riley considers Magic(not MJ) as the best player to ever play the game.

Shawn is amazing though, and it appears that he's getting better moving without the ball, and finding spots to take good open shots in the defense. I think that Shawn is probably one of the quickest SF's to ever play the game. He is also the sun who is most likely to play alot of minutes and still deliver. He must have the heart of a distance runner. Anyway if TT is signed, D'Antoni will be able to give shawn more rest.