Report: Shawn Marion Set To Retire After 16 Seasons

Cleveland Cavaliers forward and four-time NBA All-Star Shawn Marion is reportedly leaning towards retiring, according to ESPN's Marc Stein. The 16-year veteran has started 1,062 out of 1,163 career games, winning an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.

Shawn Marion just told ESPN via text he indeed plans to retire now to stay in line with what he announced earlier this season to @paulcoro
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 18, 2015

He may go out quiet, but man… Shawn Marion was one of my absolute favorite players to watch in the NBA. Incredible career.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) June 17, 2015

Shawn Marion prepared to say goodbye. http://t.co/LUTjdlk6F1 pic.twitter.com/sPV8VfRiei
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) June 15, 2015

Heck of a career, @matrix31
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 17, 2015