History of Martinhes isn't great at anything but he does do a little of everything.
I agree with the people that dislike, Martin, Kidd, and Jefferson got a little under my skin.
I watched Denver play from before Melo was signed as a rookie and through out the years.
I payed more attention to Denver, a little more last year, after the Melo trade.
For the first couple of years, of Martin's "big contract", he looked like he was in a big downfall.
His first days started with New Jersey, as the the 1st pick of a "weak" draft, said by many analyst, was a one of the young pieces to build around.
I thought he was had center mentality with the body frame of a tweener SF/PF.
He was a mini tank, good athletic ability, but lacked the size to be consistent on most nights.
Kidd ran the New Jersey Nets while Isiah and Curry put us through a nearly a decade of hell.
Kidd's ability to create, control/push the tempo, and pass allowed Martin to use his athleticism before defenses were set.
With Carter and Jefferson as sidekicks, Kidd brought them 2 years of Final appearances and a couple extra playoff runs.
During those runs, the East was notably weak, lacking centers, and dominant big men.
However, as soon as they faced the Western Conference, their weakness and size showed.
While the New Jersey Nets, Vince Carter, and Kidd started to tear of and were moving past their primes, the Nets started moving in another direction.
After 4 years of services, Nets and Martin were unable to come to terms for his 4th year on a extension, taking the qualifying offer.
Unwilling to pay Martin a big contract, they were forced to sign and trade him to the Denver Nuggets, eventually started rebuilding process.
I believe it was for 3 first round picks and salary exemption which made Nets look very smart within the first year.
Kenyon Martin more Recent Years
While the first with Denver, he showed his size was an issue vs majority of the Western Conference.
He had knee issues, with the downside of his physical play around the corner, to go with his size.
Eventually, having micro-fracture knee surgeries, and a couple of years of plagued injuries.
He has that tough guy mentality, reminding me of a little tough pit bull, to make up for his size.
Denver added players like Camby, Nene, and Birdman to go with Melo.
Over the years, he flirts with [b]ABOUT[/b]
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5 to 10 RBs 12+ to 17pts, 2 assist, 1-2stls, and 1-2blocks
in 32minutes and 65-70games, with the exception of his first year.
I watched him the past 2 years and I was surprised to see him still effective as a role player.
It took him some time to find his identity and role with the team.
It was very surprised to see he looked fully recovered, comfortable, and surprisingly still had his athleticism.
He served as a 6th - 7th man, and started at times.
He played anywhere from SF, PF, and Center, with SF and C with little minutes.
Last year, he played the least minutes, at 25, and 48 games *2nd least*
He is what he is, an undersized tweener, that does a little of everything.
I think being the 1st pick of the draft, mixed with his hype of media, and undersized body frame, he doesn't like to show weakness.
He doesn't bullied, show his weak, and prove he is great, so he chooses to do the bullying instead, showing toughness, confidence.
He looked very comfortable last 2 seasons, and pretty good last year, with great ball movement, and skilled/deep roster.
He excels in a fast past game, with great ball movement, having players ability to penetrate, and not being a focul point of offense or defense.
With limited minutes, playing the 2nd units most of the time, and sometimes finishing games, he did a little of everything.
He had a pretty good year and looked improved with his open jumpers as well.
He is totally different from Reggie Evans. Although similar in size, Evans has a uncanny feel and ability to go for rebounds.
I really don't think hes a D!%$, like Lebron said earlier, he made himself a villain to so strength and hide weakness.
If you think about a lot of undersized players at the PF, they do have to be tough to be able to play that position.
In their own team mates, they love him, but opponents just cant seem to stand them.
I think we are capable of playing Martin, within his strengths of the game.
Playing him vs the 2nd units, while we give our front court some minutes resting.
That toughness, is kind of Oakley/Mason/LJ and NEW YORK like, we have been missing.
Physically he would fit perfectly, as he is undersized and age is nearing his end.
For a big contract, hell no, hes not worth it, however, for 2.5m for 2 years, its not a bad investment at all.
While I would prefer Ak47, we through out the idea of adding a SF-PF for weeks already.
If he was interested, I think his agent would have called us, if the 2.5m was enough and he really wanted to come to NY.
We really can't ask for much with 2.5m exemption, getting a player that is versatile and knows his role is very important.
Having him as the toughness and grit Shawne Williams brought, with Novak for the shooting, at vet minimum isn't bad.
I don't mind having him for 1 year veteran minimum, however, I would like to use the 2.5m to use for a player for 2 years.
Having too many contract issues on one team can hurt Chemistry, I want our Knicks to be focused on basketball and not their individual talents/contracts.
Last year was enough drama for me, having a commitment from the team and player would be ideal, just focusing on winning and playoffs.
Its am also sure, the Spurs are searching for a body to help Duncan out with a shortened season.
I think I would like to see better spacing, with better ball movement, and we need to attack the rim like Denver last year.
Good things happen, when you attack the rim with ball movement.
I think as a backup role Martin, could fit great, he isn't very young anymore though.
I think they need to check out some video of him in China to help decide, I am judging this on what I have seen of him last year and his past 2 years at Denver.
