What Shawn Marion Brings to the Dallas Mavericks

As the possible trade for Shawn Marion comes closer and closer, let's examine what exactly Marion, a long-time nemesis of the Mavs, can now assist the Mavs with:   1. Versatility The guy might just be the most versatile guy in the NBA. His length and speed allows him to effectively play as many as four positions. He is a decent balll handler, can shoot the outside jumper (despite his horrid shooting form), attack the rim, and play around the basket.  We saw just how versatile he was during his days in Phoenix, where he was one of the key reasons the Suns were able to play the way they did. 2. Defensive capabilities Marion is a coach's dream defender.  Impressively, he is one of the most versatile defenders in the game.  He always finds himself as one of the league leaders for blocks and steals. During his time in Phoenix he was asked to guard everyone from Dirk Nowitzki to Tony Parker in the playoffs. 3. Rebounding Marion is an excellent rebounder, as ...