The 2017 Cathay NBA Youth Madness Campus Tour arrived at Shih Hsin University. Shawn “The Matrix” Marion was invited to the event to answer students’ questions, share his life story and have a 24 seconds hoop-shooting game with some lucky audience members. It was not difficult to see that he still keeps his skills sharp even two years after retirement. The fans in the auditorium got to see Marion’s unorthodox shooting form, and his friendly personality created a great atmosphere.
Shawn Marion was welcomed by the faculties and students.
Cathay United Bank’s Assistant Vice President, Syu-Jie Yao started the event with a speech.
The NBA Taiwan’s Vice Chairman and General Manager Pei-Ming Gao encouraged university students to sign up for the 2017 Cathay NBA Youth Madness 3 on 3 basketball game.
The Campus Tour was hosted by the famous DJ Dennis
Marion shares the embarrassing story of him running to the wrong basket after rebounding the ball.
Marion and Cathay United Bank’s Assistant Vice President exchange the gifts.
Marion (Middle), Cathay United Bank’s Assistant Vice President, Yao (2nd from right), NBA Taiwan’s Vice Chairman and General Manager, and Gao (2nd from left), along with other sponsors joined in for the opening event.
Marion’s fans brought a number 31 jersey to the event.
Students were excited to see Shawn“The Matrix” Marion.
Students seized the rare opportunity to ask Marion questions.
Marion picked three lucky students to play a 3-on-3 game with the SHU Basketball Team.
The winner of the 3-on-3 basketball game was SHU Basketball Team.
Marion having a Spalding 24 second hoop-shooting game with students.
Though Marion has left the NBA 2 years ago, he still keeps his skills up.
Jhong-Hao Jian, sophomore in the SHU Department of Journalism, had an unforgettable experience even though he lost the game to Marion.
Marion taking selfies with the crowd increased the canaraderie.
