- Source of Wealth: NBA
- Age: 41
- Birth Place: Waukegan, Illinois, United States
- Height: 6′ 7″ (2.01 m)
- Weight: 228 lbs (103 kg)
- Marital Status: Single
- Full Name: Shawn Dwayne Marion
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: May 7, 1978
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Occupation: Professional Basketball Player (Retired)
- Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Vincennes University
- Children: 1 (Shawn Jr.)
Shawn Marion has an estimated net worth of $60 million. While playing for the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Shawn Marion was selected as the 9th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 1999 NBA Draft. In 1999, he signed a 3-year, $4.9 million contract with the Phoenix Suns and in 2006, he signed a 6-year, $86.31 million extension contract with the Suns. From 1999 to 2007, he played for the team and on his last season with the Suns, he earned an annual salary of $15,070,000. In 2007, together with Marcus Banks, he was traded to Miami Heat in exchange for Shaquille O’Neal. In season 2007-08, he made over $16 million with the Miami Heat.
In February 2009, together with Marcus Banks, he was again traded to Toronto Raptors in exchange for Jamario Moon, Jermaine O’Neal, and a future draft pick. On that season alone, he made a total of $17,810,000 from Toronto Raptors. In July 2009, he signed a five-year $39 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He eventually signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Throughout his NBA career, Marion has already made around $600,000 from endorsements alone. He has endorsed brands such as Foot Locker and Nike.