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NBA Fans React To News About Stephon Marbury's Son

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Nov 1, 2024 3:08 PM ET

Stephon Marbury is one of the most notable NBA players of the previous 25 years.

The former All-Star most recently played for the Boston Celtics during the 2008-09 season.

Recently, it was announced that his son (Stephon Marbury II) will play for Cal this season.

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— Cal Basketball (@CalMBBall) October 30, 2024

Many basketball fans reacted to the news (h/t NBA on ESPN).

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@ZUBINMENDONCA: "So Cal got Stephon Marbury’s son, Peja Stojakovic’s son, and Kiki Vandeweghe’s nephew?? Thats crazy"

So Cal got Stephon Marbury’s son, Peja Stojakovic’s son, and Kiki Vandeweghe’s nephew?? Thats crazy https://t.co/sDZEiFvkVN
— Zubin (@ZUBINMENDONCA) October 31, 2024

@CollegeSportsO: "Want to feel old?

Cal's basketball team now has Stephon Marbury's son & Peja Stojakovic's son on the same roster."

Want to feel old?

Cal's basketball team now has Stephon Marbury's son & Peja Stojakovic's son on the same roster. pic.twitter.com/YxxvO0MSbO
— College Sports Only (@CollegeSportsO) October 31, 2024

Marbury played 13 seasons for the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns.

His career averages are 19.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 43.3% from the field and 32.5% from the three-point range in 846 games.

The longest tenure of Marbury's NBA career came with the Knicks (five seasons).

He also had a legendary overseas career in China.

Cal will play their first game on Monday when they host Cal State Bakersfield.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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