Jack Marin

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Jack Marin

John Warren "Jack" Marin (born October 12, 1944 in Sharon, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional basketball player. A 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) guard/forward from Duke University, he spent 11 seasons in the NBA (1966-1977), playing for the Baltimore Bullets, Houston Rockets, Buffalo Braves, and Chicago Bulls. Marin was a two-time All-Star and he scored 12,541 points in his career.

After retiring from the NBA, Marin entered Duke Law School and graduated with his J.D. in 1980. Presently (2006), he is a partner at the North Carolina based law firm of Maupin, Taylor & Ellis where he focuses his practice on sports law. He acts as outside counsel to the National Basketball Retired Players Association, and counsels basketball players performing outside the United States.

Mr. Marin served for three years ('98-'00) as the Executive Director of the Celebrity Players Tour (www.cptgolf.com), a professional golf tour for notable athletes and entertainers. During his tenure, the Tour grew from five to fifteen events that support various charities around the country. He has been a playing member and has served on its Board of Directors.

Mr. 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.