Stephon Marbury is a basketball player by profession and coach based in America. He is the head coat of the Chinese Basketball Association of Beijing Royal Fighters. For his outstanding skills, he was selected by Milwaukee Bucks in the 1996 NBA for playing with Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Stephen was also traded to Minnesota Timberwolves. 

He has played in NBA for around 13 long years, from 1996. He is also a member of the Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks. Stephon is also a player for around eight years in the Chinese Basketball Association and won many CBA championships and Beijing Ducks. 

Early Life

Stephon Marbury was born in 1977 on 20th February in Brooklyn, New York. He is of American nationality. His friends gave him the name Starbury, matching with his last name Marbury. He was born and bought up in Coney Island of Brooklyn. He completed his elementary studies at PS 329 School. He was then shifted to Abraham Lincoln High School. After completing his senior year at High School, people started to call him New York State Mr. Basketball because of his excellent game. 

While being in High School, he was a subject of the very famous book by Darcy Frey titled “The Last Shot” that included Stephon as a freshman and three other seniors. He has also played for the AAU team in his high school. 

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Career Beginnings

Marbury was listed in All-American by McDonald’s and NBA All-Stars named Antawn Jamison, Kevin Garnett, ShareefAbdur-Rahim, and Paul Pierce. He was selected by Georgia Tech and four other recruits, and he took the starting point role after the departure of Travis Best. He played the season and averaged 4.5 assists and 18.9 ppg and was listed in Third Team All American by many conference honors. In the next season, he declared eligible for the 1996 NBA draft. Stephon was traded by New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, and more in different seasons. 

In 2019, he was mentioned as head cost of the Chinese Basketball Association of Beijing Royal Fighters. In 2020, he was tested positive for covid-19, silver suspended the 2019-20 season. 

Personal Life

He wanted to pursue his career in sports and be a professional athlete because his father very inspired him. His father died during a game between Phoenix Suns and the Knicks in 2007. Stephon’s brother is also a professional basketball player. He married his girlfriend named Latasha in 2002 on 14th September. Latasha has given birth to three children of Stephon named Stephanie Marbury, Stephon Marbury II, and Xaviera Marbury. 

He is a gentleman and kind-hearted man as he donates a lot of money to help victims of Hurricane attacks and raises funds for various foundations. 

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of this very famous and professional athlete is approximately $40 million. He is a champion, and he has earned his net worth by playing tournaments and championships.