 Marin c. 1965 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 12, 1944 Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Farrell (Farrell, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Duke (1963–1966) |
| NBA draft | 1966: 1st round, 5th overall pick |
| Selected by the Baltimore Bullets | |
| Playing career | 1966–1977 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 15, 24, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1966–1972 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1972–1974 | Houston Rockets |
| 1974–1975 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1975–1977 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 12,451 (14.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,405 (5.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,813 (2.1 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Warren Marin (/ˈmɛərɪn/ MAIR-in; born October 12, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player. A 201 cm (6-foot, 7-inch) guard/forward from Duke University, Marin was named to the 1967 NBA All-Rookie Team and spent 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (1966–1977), playing for the Baltimore Bullets, Houston Rockets, Buffalo Braves and Chicago Bulls. The left-handed Marin was a two-time All-Star and scored 12,541 points in his career. He led the NBA in free throw percentage during the 1971–72 NBA season.[1]
Marin played a key role in Baltimore’s trip to the 1971 NBA Finals, averaging postseason career highs of 20.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per playoff game as the Bullets upset the defending champ New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, before ultimately losing to the Milwaukee Bucks in the finals.[2]
On November 7, 1971, Marin scored a career-high 42 points in a 109-106 loss to his later team, the Rockets.[3]
He is perhaps most remembered for being traded to the Rockets (along with future considerations) for Elvin Hayes on June 23, 1972.[4]
After retiring from the NBA, Marin entered Duke University Law School and graduated with his Juris Doctor in 1980. Presently (2006), he is a partner in the Richmond, Virginia-based law firm of Williams Mullen where he focuses his practice on sports law. He acts as outside counsel to the National Basketball Retired Players Association, and also represents basketball players performing abroad.[citation needed]
Marin served for three years (1998–2000) as the executive director of the Celebrity Players Tour, a professional golf circuit for notable ex-pro athletes and entertainers. During his tenure, the tour grew from five to 15 events that support various charities around the country. He has been a playing member and has served on its board of directors.[citation needed]Marin is currently involved with the United States Marine Corps and Hope For The Warriors, a non-profit based out of Jacksonville, N.C. He teaches golf and other sports activities to United States Marines who were severely wounded in combat.
Marin has been elected to the North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Duke Sports halls of fame. He currently serves on the Be Active North Carolina Campaign Cabinet.[citation needed] Marin was valedictorian of his high school class at Farrell High School.
