Stephon Marbury wants to work with China national team and add to ‘basketball foundation’ in his adopted home
Former NBA All-Star confirms end of 22-year career on his Weibo account before revealing plans after his ‘final cry’ on February 11
Marbury was expected to hang up his sneakers after the current season, which ends on February 11, and the 40-year-old affirmed that in a series of social media posts Monday in which he professed his love for adopted home, China.
He went on to win three league titles with the Beijing Ducks before switching this season to the Beijing Fly Dragons.
Marbury said on China’s Twitter-like Weibo on Monday that the Fly Dragons’ season-closer on February 11 would be his “final cry”, as he thanked Chinese fans and players for their welcome.
“I want to work with the national team if asked. I think I can help be a part of the growth. China is home and Beijing is life,” Marbury said.
“I will be here forever, so I have time to help the youth. I want to add to China’s basketball foundation. I understand the culture and work ethic because I’m a part of it.”