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02-17-2008, 03:15 PM
Heat feeding off Marion's energy and encouragement
Friday, Feb 15, 2008 6:30 am EST
Shawn Marion
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The 19 points and 16 rebounds Shawn Marion has averaged in his first two games with the Miami Heat are obvious signs of his initial impact with the team. But guard Dwyane Wade believes Marion's subtle contributions might be just as important.
Wade said Marion's energy and encouragement of teammates already have been contagious.
''Shawn has natural leadership ability in him, too,'' Wade said. ``He's used to playing a certain way, and he expects a team to be together. You've seen it in Phoenix. . . . He's going to bring a good atmosphere around just because of what he's used to.''
Source: Miami Herald
Friday, Feb 15, 2008 6:30 am EST
Shawn Marion
Getty Images
The 19 points and 16 rebounds Shawn Marion has averaged in his first two games with the Miami Heat are obvious signs of his initial impact with the team. But guard Dwyane Wade believes Marion's subtle contributions might be just as important.
Wade said Marion's energy and encouragement of teammates already have been contagious.
''Shawn has natural leadership ability in him, too,'' Wade said. ``He's used to playing a certain way, and he expects a team to be together. You've seen it in Phoenix. . . . He's going to bring a good atmosphere around just because of what he's used to.''
Source: Miami Herald