CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have signed free agent forward Shawn Marion, adding more postseason experience to a team targeting an NBA title.
Marion agreed to a one-year contract with the Cavs last month and the sides made the agreement official on Tuesday. A 15-year veteran, Marion won a championship with Dallas in 2011. Last season, the 6-foot-7 Marion averaged 10.4 points and 6.5 rebounds in 76 starts for the Mavericks.
The Cavs believe Marion will help them at both ends of the floor. More importantly, he's played in 103 career playoff games — all starts — and averaged 14.7 points and 9.1 rebounds.
Marion will likely come off the bench for Cleveland, which was overhauled during the summer with LeBron James re-signing and the blockbuster trade that brought in All-Star forward Kevin Love.
A four-time All-Star, Marion has also played for Phoenix, Miami and Toronto.