Stephon Marbury in China

SI Staff | Mar 21, 2012

Stephon Marbury in China

Stephon Marbury

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Since joining the Beijing Ducks last year, Stephon Marbury has completely transformed his image in China by availing himself to the public. Here, Marbury takes the 1 train from the hotel where he lives to the team's practice facility.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury uses chopsticks to enjoy a meal in Foshan, Guangdong Province.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury visits Fan Yuanchen, who has leukemia, at Beijing's Dao Pei Hospital. Fan's father had contacted Marbury through Weibo -- the Chinese equivalent of Twitter -- saying: "She told me that you and her grandma are the one she most wanted to meet."

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury makes tea at home during a half-day holiday.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury is constantly interacting with his more than 250,000 followers on Weibo, often posting candid photos from his travels around the country.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury prepares to wash clothes at home during a half-day holiday.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury openly wept after Beijing defeated Shanxi on March 18 to advance to the CBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury cried in the locker room for nearly 10 minutes before facing the media after Beijing's semifinal-clinching victory over Shanxi.

Stephon Marbury

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Earlier in March, Marbury appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated China .

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Marbury takes a breather during Beijing's quarterfinal-clinching victory over Zhejiang in this year's playoffs.

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Marbury pleads his case to an official.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury glides toward the rim during a December 2011 game against Xijiang.

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Marbury's 2010 arrival in China came with much fanfare, but not until he landed in Beijing last year did he fully capture the hearts of the people.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury attempts a flashy pass during the CBA All-Star game.

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Marbury visits the primary school of migrant children in Beijing.

Stephon Marbury

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Marbury poses with a fan while waiting for the subway in Beijing.