Kenyon Martin

Basketball player, NBA All-Star

Kenyon Martin - Basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born

December 30th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball primarily for the New Jersey Nets in the NBA. Achieved recognition as a versatile power forward, contributing significantly to team success. Selected as the first overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft. Claimed an NBA All-Star selection in 2004. Helped the Nets reach the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003. Concluded a successful career with stints at several teams, including the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, and remains an influential figure in basketball.

Selected first overall in the 2000 NBA Draft

Played in the NBA All-Star Game in 2004

Helped the New Jersey Nets reach the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003

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