Shawn Marion mom Elaine raised him on a farm in Waukegan Illinois. Elaine was 14 years old when she gave birth to her eldest child.
Best known as "The Matrix," Shawn played in NBA from 1999 to 2015 for sixteen seasons. He was notable for his athleticism and versatile play, as he excelled in most positions.
He had become a four-time NBA All-Star and a two-time member of the All-NBA Team by the time he retired in June 2015.
The six feet seven inches forward also bagged an NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2011. His clan members inspired the NBA veteran to take basketball as a main-go in life.
The moment before his retirement, Marion recorded the track "I'm a Champion" with his former teammate Charlie Villanueva in 2014.
Shawn Marion Mother
Shawn Marion was born to mother Elaine Marion on May 7, 1978, as her only son. She was 14 when she gave birth to her future NBA legend child.
Her family owned a farm in southeast Arkansas where Shawn grew up with animals and learning farming skills alongside his great-grandfather J.C. Nelson.
Moreover, Elaine raised her kids as a single mother, a fact that Shawn is quite proud of. She described her son to be a typical little boy who loved to play different games during her interview with The Dallas Morning News in 2012.
Elaine had further said that Shawn's $million-worth Dallas home lacked an acreage since farming is their background. Meanwhile, Marion previously worked as an occasional model for plus-sized fashion shows and as a dancer for the American Airlines Center fans.
Despite her aura as a celebrity, Elaine confirmed that she is fine with being known as Shawn's mother since she is proud of her son's NBA accomplishments.
The two attended many NBA events together throughout the time when Shawn was an active player. They were key people in hosting the Annual Shawn Marion Foundation Poker Tournament at The Palms Casino Resort on July 24, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Shawn Marion Dad Also Athletic
The Matrix has resorted to maintaining his silence regarding his dad's identity and whereabouts. However, during his November 2014 chat with NBA, he revealed that his father was an athletic man.
Besides his athletic side, Marion senior remains away from the limelight, unlike Elaine. Elaine continues to flourish in the media and interacts with them.
On the other hand, Shawn wishes Elaine Father's Day instead of his dad as he is grateful for her sacrifices for him and his sisters.
Shawn Marion Kids
Shawn Marion shares a son with his former lover, Jennifer. Shawn David Marion is the only child born on April 25, 2014.
As The Matrix and Jennifer broke up while their baby was young, they have come to co-parenting agreements. Both of them are present on their little one's special days, including his birthday celebration and going out on date nights.
Little Shawn usually goes out for ice cream and movies with Jennifer while he plays at game zones with his dad and enjoys long drives with him.
Shawn senior and Jennifer's social media handles are filled with fun moments with their only child.
Meanwhile, little Matrix resides with Jennifer in Chicago, while his father also lives near them. Ms. Christenson usually shares her son's pranks of touching the antique collections in the house.
An October 2021 post revealed that Marion junior often messes around with Alexa. The eight-year-old attends third-grade school and often goes out for fun camping with his friends.
Shawn Marion Family Life Growing Up
Marion has a big family with three younger sisters. Shawnette Marion is his twin sibling
Back in 2012, a reality TV series was planned to showcase Sahwn's life behind the cameras and at NBA games at the peak of his career. The show was named "The Ladies of My Life" but got shut down in a mutual agreement.
Shawn realized that the TV show would intrude on his mother and sisters' personal lives as they were the show's main focus. All the ladies of the fam had shot for a few episodes around Dallas.
Elaine was not okay with the idea but became fine with the outcome of enjoying her privacy as well.
Shawnette Marion
Shawnette "The Queen" Marion is a twin sibling of the NBA champion. She went to Clarksville High School alongside her brother.
While her bro made history in NBA, she studied at Stratford Career Institute. The Queen is based in Las Vegas and is away from the elderly Elaine and her siblings.
Ms.Marion works as the vice president of Crown Repubik Entertainment. Her work experience also expands as a radio personality at TMI Radio.
Meanwhile, she has also worked as a model and entertainer. Her Instagram @shawnettthequeen showcases her everyday life, where she drives and talks about her life.
Tramaine Marion
Tramaine Marion is the eldest sister in the family. She has been married since January 2014 and lives peacefully in Chicago.
Tramaine grew up playing around farms besides focusing on school and cleaning her rooms. Shawnette and Tramaine share a good rapport even on social media.
Quinnisha Marion
Quinnisha Marion is the youngest member of the Chicago-based Marion clan. She is a 2006 graduate of e in
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Shawn Marion Girlfriend
Shawn Marion dated his girlfriend Jennifer Christenson, the Miss Illinois USA 2012 first-runner-up. She is also the recipient of the Humanitarian Award.
Marion remains unmarried in 2023 following his split with Jennifer. The pair were together for several years before ending their relationship in 2015.
Jennifer has been serving as the CEO of FaceTrace Inc., a startup that uses Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in the beauty industry, since September 2019.
Her LinkedIn showcases impressive work experience as the current CEO and co-founder of JMP Global, a business consulting agency.
A graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Ms. Christenson obtained her Psychology major in Pre-Medicine from the
