Kenyon Martin, Sr.
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 2.06 m / 106 kg |
| Born | 30 Dec 1977 (48 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | K-Mart |
Kenyon Martin, Sr. is a retired American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association from 2000 to 2015. In 2004, he was named an NBA All-Star. He last played in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Kenyon Lee Martin Sr. was born on December 30, 1977, in Saginaw, Michigan in the United States of America. He stands 206 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 106 kg. He is right-handed and he is a power forward.He is the father of Kenyon Martin Jr., who is also a professional basketball player. He is also the half-brother of Richard Roy.
High School and College Career
He attended Bryan Adams High School in Dallas, Texas. Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Cincinnati and was there from 1996 to 2000.In 2000, he was named the National College Player of the Year and the NABC Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named that year’s Conference USA Player of the Year.
Professional Career
He turned pro in 2000 and was the first overall pick of the 2000 NBA Draft, selected by the New Jersey Nets. He played for the Nets from 2000 to 2004. In 2001, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Then in 2004, he was named an NBA All-Star.From 2004 to 2011, he played for the Denver Nuggets. In 2011, he played in China for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers. Then in 2012, he was signed for a short while with the Los Angeles Clippers. From 2013 to 2014, he was with the New York Knicks. Before he retired in 2015, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Career Highlights
- 2004 - NBA All-Star
- 2001 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2000 - National college player of the year
- 2000 - Consensus first-team All-American
- 2000 - NABC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2000 - Conference USA Player of the Year
- 1999, 2000 - First-team All-Conference USA
- No. 4 retired by Cincinnati Bearcats
Career Statistics
- Points - 9,325 (12.3 ppg)
- Rebounds - 5,159 (6.8 rpg)
- Assists - 1,439 (1.9 apg)
Medal Record, Men's basketball, Representing the United States
- Gold - 2003 FIBA Americas Championship San Juan
- Gold - 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane
- Gold - 1999 Summer Universiade Palma
Kenyon Martin, Sr. FAQ
When did Kenyon Martin play in the NBA?
He played in the NBA from 2000 to 2015.
When was Kenyon Martin named an NBA All-Star?
In 2004. He was named an NBA All-Star in 2004.
Who was the 2000 National College Player of the Year?
Kenyon Martin, Sr. was the 2000 National College Player of the Year.