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NZ's Most Underrated Man In Basketball? #shorts

June 16, 2025 / 00:37

This episode features a discussion about Shawn Marks, the General Manager of the Brooklyn Nets, and his career in the NBA. The conversation highlights Marks' journey from player to executive and the significance of his role as a New Zealander in a prominent position within the league.

The hosts reflect on Marks' long tenure as an NBA GM, noting the rarity of such longevity in the profession. They emphasize the challenges and responsibilities that come with managing a franchise, particularly in a high-stakes environment involving substantial financial dealings.

Overall, the episode provides insights into Shawn Marks' impact on the Brooklyn Nets and the broader NBA landscape, showcasing his achievements and the respect he has earned in the basketball community.

TL;DR

Shawn Marks' successful NBA GM career and impact on the Brooklyn Nets are discussed.

Video

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Yeah, you mentioned Shawn Marks, your
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old teammate. He's had a remarkable
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career, hasn't he? Unreal. I don't think
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New Zealand appreciate the position that
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he's in as GM of the Brooklyn Nets that
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a New Zealander is running, you know, an
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NBA franchise like that. Spent a lot of
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time with Shawn and playing, but also
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outside of it since his time in Brooklyn
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and and he's just a phenomenal guy and
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um you know, big responsibility where he
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is and he's carved out a 10 12 year NBA
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GM career, which is a long time in the
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NBA. Not a lot of the guys last that
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period of time. So, he's done really
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well. Yeah. and dealing with like
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billions and billions of dollars, right?

Episode Highlights

  • Shawn Marks' Remarkable Career
    Shawn Marks has carved out a long and impressive career as GM of the Brooklyn Nets.
    “He's done really well.”
    @ 00m 27s
    June 16, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • NBA GM00:19
  • Longevity00:22

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