Stephon Marbury is a champion. The former NBA star has won a championship in the Chinese Basketball Association. Marbury’s Guangdog team beat the team from Beijing in Game 5 of the Finals to capture the championship. It’s the first title of any kind for Marbury.
Said Marbury: “It has been an incredible experience. This shows what this team is made up of, everyone stepped up and everyone played their role. We have been blessed as a team.”
The final score in Game 5 was 124-121. Marbury actually fouled out with 1:20 remaining. However, fellow American Randolph Morris hit two important free throws to held lead Guangdog to victory.
Marbury has played in China since 2009. In China, Marbury is one of the most popular basketball players. Now he has a championship to show for it.
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