Last Updated on December 25, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is detailed information about MarShon Brooks:

  • Full Name: MarShon Scitif Brooks
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on January 26, 1989
  • Hometown: Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 9, 8, 2 (worn during his professional career)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Tucker High School (Tucker, Georgia)
  • College: Providence College (2007–2011)
    • Named First-Team All-Big East in 2011
  • NBA Draft: 2011 (1st round, 25th overall by the Boston Celtics; rights traded to the New Jersey Nets)
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets (2011–2013)
      • Boston Celtics (2013–2014)
      • Golden State Warriors (2014)
      • Los Angeles Lakers (2014)
      • Memphis Grizzlies (2018–2019)
    • Overseas:
      • Emporio Armani Milano (Italy)
      • Jiangsu Dragons (China)
      • Guangdong Southern Tigers (China)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information not widely available
  • Siblings: He has one brother, DarShon Brooks

Fun Facts

  • MarShon Brooks is known for his scoring ability and offensive versatility.
  • He excelled in college at Providence, where he once scored 52 points in a single game.
  • Though he had a brief NBA career, he found success in international leagues, particularly in China, where he became one of the league’s top scorers.
  • His skill set includes a smooth shooting stroke, advanced scoring moves, and solid ball-handling.