Kenyon Martin Jr.

Kenyon Lee Martin Jr. (born January 6, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He attended IMG Academy for his postgraduate year in Bradenton, Florida.

For his father who played 15 NBA seasons, primarily for the New Jersey Nets and Denver Nuggets, see Kenyon Martin.
Kenyon Martin Jr.
Martin at the Drew League in 2019
No. 6 – Houston Rockets
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2001-01-06) January 6, 2001
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentHouston Rockets
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

High school career

A three-star recruit from Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California, Martin played alongside Scotty Pippen Jr. and Cassius Stanley. Martin averaged 16.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for the back-to-back California Open Division champions.[1]

Martin originally committed to play collegiately for Vanderbilt before opting for a postgraduate year at IMG Academy.[2] He averaged 20 points and eight rebounds per game at IMG Academy, drawing praise for his athleticism.[3] Martin scored 37 points at the National Prep Showcase and demonstrated an improved jump shot.[4]

Martin declared for the 2020 NBA draft on March 24, 2020.[2][5][6]

Professional career

Houston Rockets (2020-present)

On November 18, 2020, Martin was drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the 52nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. On November 25, 2020, he was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for cash considerations and a future second-round pick.[7] Martin signed a four-year contract with the Rockets on November 30.[8]

Personal life

Martin is the son of Kenyon Martin, who was selected first overall in the 2000 NBA draft and played in the NBA for 15 years,[2] and Heather Martin.[9]

References
  1. Spears, Marc (July 9, 2019). "How Kenyon Martin is supporting his son's decision to skip college and go pro". The Undefeated. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  2. Bumbaca, Chris (March 25, 2020). "Kenyon Martin Jr., son of former No. 1 overall pick, declares for 2020 NBA Draft". USA Today. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  3. Wojnarowski, Adrian (March 24, 2020). "Kenyon Martin Jr., son of longtime NBA player, declares for draft". ESPN. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  4. Daniels, Evan (November 29, 2019). "Kenyon Martin Jr. and his father discuss the professional path". 247 Sports. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  5. Timothy Rapp (March 24, 2020). "Kenyon Martin Jr. Declares for 2020 NBA Draft, Will Skip College". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  6. Adrian Wojnarowski (March 24, 2020). "Kenyon Martin Jr., son of longtime NBA player, declares for draft". ESPN. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  7. "Rockets Acquire KJ Martin Jr". NBA.com. November 25, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  8. DoBose, Ben (November 30, 2020). "Rockets sign KJ Martin Jr. to four-year deal; first season guaranteed". Rockets Wire. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  9. Robbins, Liz (August 26, 2003). "BASKETBALL; It's a Busy Honeymoon For Martin and His Wife". New York Times. Retrieved December 2, 2020.


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