Will Brandon Marshall Play in the NBA?

The NFL is coming up to a point in 2011 where they may have to lock out the players. The big question is what will the players do? Well, Brandon Marshall who is currently on the Miami Dolphins roster as a wide-receiver has a plan. He's made it very clear that he wants to give the NBA a shot if this happens.

Marshall's ideal situation would be to get a tryout with the Miami Heat or the Denver Nuggets. Since Marshall spent several years in Denver and is now familiar with Miami, these teams make sense for him. He's made it clear that he's serious about this as well!

Marshall is extremely confident about this situation and has mentioned he's more than capable of playing shooting guard in the NBA. He played basketball in high school and enjoys going to NBA games.

Marshall who was recently traded from the Denver Broncos to the Miami Dolphins has a plush contract. He's making $47.5 million over four years, but not if there's a lock out. His discussion about playing in the NBA is all due to his confidence that there will be a lock out.

If there's a lock out, he wants to be prepared. He will need another job (well, not really need it) and basketball is a real option. He's talked about his plans to be ready. He's planning on spending his free time with a basketball coach so he's ready!

Marshall was a fan favorite in Denver for several years. He had some ups and downs, but he can easily win the fans back. He's aware that he may have to deal with some boo's at first if he does return to Denver to play basketball, but he's also confident he will get a nice welcome home cheer.

Everyone in Miami is extremely shocked by this news. However, the Dolphins staff didn't seem too concerned. In fact, the Miami Dolphins coach actually called him out on his lack in vertical and said there's no way he's making the NBA. That comment will probably make Brandon want to play even more!

Brandon Marshall has set a goal and it doesn't seem like he's going to back down on this challenge if there's a lock-out. If there isn't a lock out, then he'll continue to make his big money with the Dolphins.

Time will tell what happens with the NFL and this will help Brandon Marshall determine his future as well. As much as I'd love to see him in the NBA, it would be devastating if the NFL actually did turn to a lock out.

This author is a sports expert as well as a part time artist. He's often found using a stained glass panel to make some beautiful art glass windows.