Knowing Stephon Marbury, he’ll have plenty to say on all of this when he gets the chance. But right now, as China and the rest of the basketball world remains shocked that Shanxi Zhongyu and their star import have split ways after it was understood that a three-year deal had been agreed upon during the summer, Marbury is likely still on his plane home to the States. His side of the story will have to wait for at least another day. Shanxi’s general manager on the other hand, Zhang Aijun, lives in China and thus is not on a 12 hour plane. So as Marbury was saying goodbye to his supporters at the airport, Zhang was explaining to the media why the sudden break up: NIUbball
“Marbury never signed a contract,” said Zhang to Xinhua reporter, Ma Lin. “So there was no breach of contract, nor was there any treachery.” According to the report, Marbury and Shanxi agreed upon a general contract structure and put in a clause that would allow the two sides to cooperate with each other in marketing and branding the two time All-Star’s “Starbury” shoe line. NIUbball
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Chinese team says goodbye to Stephon Marbury
