Kenyon Martin

Kenyon Martin is a power forward currently playing for the NBA's Denver Nuggets. He is a former number one pick in the NBA Draft, and in college received the Naismith College Player of the Year award, the John R. Wooden Award, and the Oscar Robertson Trophy. He was named to the 2003-2004 Eastern Conference All-Star Squad, and appeared in two straight NBA Finals as the starting power forward for the New Jersey Nets.

Fast Facts

1. Born December 30, 1977
2. Birth Place: Saginaw, Michigan
3. Height: 6'9"
4. Weight: 240 lbs
5. College: University of Cincinnati
6. 2000: First pick in NBA Draft
7. 2003-2004 NBA All-Star

Early Life

Kenyon Lee Martin was born in Saginaw, Michigan. He would attend Bryan Adams High School in Dallas, Texas and then the University of Cincinnati. In 2000, he would receive several honors for his excellent play including the Oscar Robertson Trophy, the Naismith College Player of the Year Award and the John R. Wooden Award.

Pro Career

Martin would be selected with the first overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. In his first season with the Nets he would be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In the next two years, with Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson,he would lead the team to two straight NBA Finals, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and then the San Antonio Spurs. He was also named to the NBA Eastern Conference All-Star Team in 2003-2004 season. In 2004, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets, in a sign and trade deal for three 1st round draft picks. His stay in Denver has been marred in controversy with fans, his coaches, and marked with extended stays on the disabled list. As of 2008, he has been unable to regain his all-star form from his years in New Jersey.

Kenyon Martin Timeline

• December 30, 1977: Born
• 2000: Receives the Oscar Robertson Trophy
• 2000: Receives the Naismith College Player of the Year Award and the John R. Wooden Award
• 2000: first Pick inNBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets
• 2000-01: Named to the NBA All-Rookie Team
• 2003-04: Named to the NBA All-Star Team
• 2003-04: Traded to the Denver Nuggets

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