Stephon Xavier Marbury, professionally known as Stephon Marbury, is a basketball coach and former basketball player. Presently, Stephon serves as a head coach in the Chinese Basketball Association. During his active career, he played as a point guard for several NBA teams, such as New Jersey Yets, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, etc.
Stephon Marbury was born on February 20, 1977, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. The American international stands at 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88m and weighs 82 kg. He went to Abraham Lincoln for high school and Georgia Tech for his college. Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Stephon in the Round 1 overall 4th pick of the 1996 NBA Draft.
Stephon has an estimated net worth of $40 Million. Marbury is one of the wealthiest basketball associates in the world. He had been in the NBA and the Chinese Basketball Association for over two decades. Undoubtedly, he has netted impressive money as a basketball player. As a basketball player, he allegedly made $2,248,440 for three years playing for the Timberwolves.
Marbury made $11,183,333 in 2004, $18,372,656 in 2007, and $1,262,275 in 2008 playing in the NBA. He also played in the CBA and now serves as a coach for the CBA. Thus, he must have accumulated impressive wealth too.
The CBA coach is happily wedded to his caring spouse Latasha Marbury on September 14, 2002. The pair were deeply in love for some before exchanging their marital vows. Notably, Latasha is an American reality show personality and cast member. Besides, his wife, Latasha, is a mother of his three children. Their children are Xaviera, Stephon II, and Stephaine.
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Marbury is very protective of his children. The professional often shares their family moment with the world via his media domain.
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Stephon is one of the most renowned and repeated players in the NBA. After making his NBA debut with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1996-7 season, he joined several teams, including New Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Boston Celtics. Subsequently, he switched to the Chinese Basketball League, where he appeared for Foshan Dralions, Beijing Ducks, and many more. The 6 ft 2 inches tall professional made her last appearance playing for Beijing Fly Dragons and retired in 2018.
Shortly a year after he]is retirement, he persuaded his career as a head coach for the Beijing Royals Fighters in the CBA. On June 24, 2019, he officially signed a contract with the Fighters.
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Stephon is the son of Don Marbury and Mabel Marbury. They are of American nationality. He has siblings Zach, Eric, Norman Jou-Jou, and Donnie. Zach also plays professional basketball in Venezuela. The former point guard faced the darkest moment of his life when he faced his father's untimely demise on December 2, 2007.
Stephon found the news while playing games against Phoenix Suns. The utterly saddened news devasted Marbury. However, he came back stronger later on.