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NBA fans react to news about Stephon Marbury’s son

NBA fans react to news about Stephon Marbury’s son

Stephon Marbury is one of the most notable NBA players of the last 25 years.

The former NBA All-Star last played for the Boston Celtics during the 2008-09 season.

It happened recently announced that his son (Stephon Marbury II) will play for Cal this year.

Many basketball fans reacted to this news (h/t NBA on ESPN).

@coachflyguy: “Can we get a clip, let’s see what the handles are like”

@krue17_: “He’s no better than Bronny”

@bigskiii30: โ€œNever heard of him, need to do some research.โ€

@staym37o: “Like one of the goats has a son and I turned a few years old today when I found out he’s a bully lol… is he good?”

@hoopsrealist: โ€œStephon Marbury II as Starbury’s son? Why are you so determined to make me feel very old “

@ZUBINMENDONCA: โ€œSo Cal has Stephon Marbury’s son, Peja Stojakovic’s son, and Kiki Vandeweghe’s nephew?? This is crazy”

@CollegeSportsO: โ€œWant to feel old?

“Cal’s basketball team now has Stephon Marbury’s son and Peja Stojakovic’s son on the same roster.”

Marbury played 13 seasons with the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns.

His career averages are 19.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 43.3% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range in 846 games.

Marbury’s longest tenure in the NBA came with the Knicks (five seasons).

He also had a legendary foreign career in China.

Stephon Marbury

March 14, 1999; Miami, Florida; USA; FILE PHOTO; New Jersey Nets guard Stephon Marbury (33) battles Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) at Miami Arena. Mandatory copyright: RVR Photos-Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Cal will play their first game on Monday when they host Cal State Bakersfield.