Kenyon Martin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kenyon Martin
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 30, 1977(1977-12-30)
Age	47
Birthplace	Saginaw
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Capricorn

Kenyon Martin Biography

Kenyon Martin is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 30, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. NBA power forward who was selected first overall by the New Jersey Nets in 2000 after being named the NCAA’s AP Player of the Year with Cincinnati.

He played alongside star point guard Jason Kidd on some very talented Nets teams but they were never able to bring a title to New Jersey.

Kenyon Lee Martin Sr. (born December 30, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA, and the Xinjiang Flying Tigers of China. The 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall power forward played college basketball for Cincinnati before being drafted with the first overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets.

He stuttered as a child, and attended three high schools in four years, but he sought refuge in sports, playing basketball, baseball, and football. In high school, many major universities showed interest in his basketball prowess, but the University of Cincinnati and assistant coach John Loyer recruited him hardest after seeing him play AAU ball after his junior year. He graduated from Bryan Adams High School in Dallas in 1996 (he was named to the school’s hall of fame in 2009).

He dated rapper Trina and after the two broke up, they still spent time together as close friends. He married Heather Martin and he has two sons, Kamron and Kenyon Jr., and a daughter, Reign.

Kenyon Martin Net Worth

Kenyon Martin is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenyon Martin 's net worth $60 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

During his senior year at Cincinnati, he broke his leg and was unable to play in the NCAA tournament, causing the Cincinnati Bearcats to struggle greatly in his absence.

He was selected to his only NBA All-Star game as a member of the Nets in 2004.

Martin was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 30, 1977 to Lydia Moore, a single mother of two. He has a sister, Tamara, who is 3½ years older. Shortly after, the family moved south to the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, where she worked two jobs. Later, Martin was often watched by his sister while their mother worked.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kenyon Martin height 6 ft 9 in Kenyon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kenyon Martin Dating?

According to our records, Kenyon Martin married to Shakira Watson. As of December 1, 2023, Kenyon Martin’s is not dating anyone.

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He has been active in support of non-profit The Stuttering Foundation of America since 2005, and in 2008 he was a recipient of the Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Leadership Award from the American Institute for Stuttering, for which he serves on the board of directors. He has served as honorary Ambassador for the March of Dimes Colorado Chapter to raise awareness about premature birth. He plays in the annual The Summer Groove in Miami, a charity event benefitting Alonzo Mourning Charities and Dwyane Wade’s World Foundation. He also supports Special Olympics.

Facts & Trivia

Kenyon Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenyon Martin celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

Martin played in 70 games during the 2004–05 season, averaging 15.5 points and 7.3 rebounds; however, a problem with his knee was detected shortly into the off-season, and on May 16, 2005, Kenyon underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee.

Top Facts about Kenyon Martin

1. Kenyon Martin played in the NBA for 15 seasons.
2. He was the first overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft.
3. Martin was a member of the All-Rookie First Team in 2001.
4. He played for five different teams during his career.
5. Martin averaged 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
6. He won an NCAA Championship with Cincinnati in 1999.
7. Martin was named to the All-American First Team in college.
8. He suffered multiple injuries throughout his career, including a broken leg.
9. Martin retired from professional basketball in 2015.
10. He is currently involved in various business ventures outside of basketball

What happened to Kenyon Martin?

Martin finished his career playing a year in China and then returned to the NBA and played for the LA Clippers, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks. Martin’s son, Kenyon Jr., declared for the 2020 NBA draft after playing at IMG Academy.

Does Kenyon Martin have a ring?

Kenyon Martin didn’t win any championships in his career.

Does Kenyon Martin have a son in the NBA?

Sons

What team drafted Kenyon Martin?

Sacramento Kings

Who has the best record in the East NBA?

TeamRoad Road record
1| Miami – z| 24-17
2| Boston – y| 23-18
3| Milwaukee – y| 24-17