Shawn Marion Expected to Play Vs. Pacers

Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE After being out for the past five games, Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion will make his return to the team Friday night as they take on the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN Dallas. Marion was dealing with an injury has he had a sprained MCL in his left knee. Marion says he still has some soreness and stiffness in his knee, but he will be ready enough to play. “I’m going to have to fight through it,” he said. “But I’m going. I’m tired of sitting out.” The 13-year-veteran is a key part of the team, as the 6-7 forward is currently averaging eight points and nine rebounds per game right now. He also has three assists and 1.3 blocks averaged as well. Marion currently leads the team in rebounds averaged. The 34-year-old has shown how important he is to the team, as they went 2-3 without him. They started with a 3-1 record when he was in. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says that Marion is the best all-around player on the roster. Marion currently remains the only healthy player left from the 2011 Mavs championship team, as Dirk Nowitzki is still out after getting surgery on his right knee. Dallas can really start getting things pumping and working once he makes his return. As of right now, having Marion back is a big boost. The post Shawn Marion Expected to Play Vs. Pacers appeared first on FootBasket.