Top 10 Reasons Why Stephon Marbury Is Playing Hoops In China

10) Finally found a league with teams he hasn't quit on, and coaches he hasn't killed

9) Wanted to be closer to his sneaker factory

8) Has always dreamed of being a Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragon

7) Paving the way for cousin Sebastian Telfair

6) The Chinese are more to his way of thinking in terms of how to treat dogs

5) Nearly a billion and a half people means all new trim in the SUV

4) 32-year-old defense-free 43% shooters don't exactly choose where they work, especially when they are on Team #6

3) Having conquered the Western world with his Twitter feed, needed a fresh challenge

2) The Western Hemisphere isn't big enough for both him and Mike D'Antoni

1) Just can't afford those Knicks tickets anymore