Stephon Marbury guides Beijing Ducks to another basketball title

Stephon Marbury’s professional rebirth in China continued to bear fruit, as he led the Beijing Ducks to their second consecutive title and third overall championship since joining the team.

The 38-year-old former NBA standout was named series all-star following Beijing’s 106-98 victory over the Liaoning Leopards on Sunday.

Marbury had a roller-coaster NBA career in which he was twice named as an All-Star but also endured a string of disappointing stints with several NBA teams.

He is an unrivalled fan favourite in Beijing and the team’s on-court leader – there is even a statue of him in front of their arena.

Marbury has said he plans to stay in China after retiring and hopes to coach the national team one day.