Today, reporter Kelly Iko reported that the brokerage team is not optimistic about the future of Kenyon Martin Jr. in rocket .
The latter first discussed the topic of early contract renewal with the management, and then discussed the possibility of being traded.
's so-called "being traded" can actually be understood as Kenyon Martin Jr. trying to actively apply for a trade.
The reason is not difficult to understand. The Rockets have three first-rounders this year, plus last year's four rookies. If they don't change teams, it will be difficult for Martin Jr. to get playing time in the new season with his talent and skill level.
Kenyon Martin Jr., born in 2001, is the son of former NBA player Kenyon Martin. When
was a candidate for the draft, he originally failed to be selected. It was the Rockets management who selected him with the 52nd pick in the second round out of a lottery mentality.
In terms of playing style, little Martin inherited his father's physical fitness, excellent jumping and outstanding explosive power.
However, the shortcomings of the two are very similar. Firstly, their basic skills are not solid, and secondly, their manual skills are a bit rough.
As a forward player, Kenyon Martin Jr. belongs to the standard type of neither three nor four.
plays the third position, has no ball-handling ability, average defense, and unstable outside shooting.
plays the fourth position. His height of 1.98 meters is on the short side, and his rebound protection and rim protection are below average.
This is why many people always say that if he leaves the Rockets, Kenyon Martin Jr. may not even be able to hit the ball.
is not a disparagement, but it is indeed the case. His positioning is too embarrassing. Apart from his enthusiasm and cutting without the ball, it is really difficult to win playing time in a non-bad team. Even in a bad team, he is just a opponent. It's just ordinary blue-collar workers who have no influence.
Stone selected four first-round picks last year, and three more this year, including the second overall pick and the third overall pick.
From a rebuilding perspective, the Rockets have no time and no need to continue to create playing time for Kenyon Martin Jr.
Although he can jump very well, in terms of talent, only bounce is the most talked about.
But the problem is that jumping is the least valuable talent in this league.
can only say that if role players want to have a solid job in the league, they still need to have skills, such as defense and three-pointers.
Martin is very motivated. If he can stabilize his shooting in the future, he will still have a chance to be qualified for the rotation role.
is just this opportunity, and there is a high probability that it will not be provided by the Rockets.
