The Rockets have since had nine available players following Harden’s return. But Houston has lost its first two games amid ongoing absences to John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon, Chris Clemons, Mason Jones, Kenyon Martin. Jr and Ben McLemore. “There has been a lot. But I really try to focus on what I can control,” Silas said. “That’s the guys who are in the locker room. That’s the practice plans. That’s the preparation. That’s continuing to preach the adaptability of this season and how important it’s going to be. … The other stuff going on around, I really can’t control. I wouldn’t say I don’t worry about it or think about it. But it’s something that is an aside.”
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Kenyon Martin
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Born: 12/30/77
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:233 lbs. / 106.1 kg.
Earnings: $113,431,519 ($143,196,816*)
Born: 12/30/77
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:233 lbs. / 106.1 kg.
Earnings: $113,431,519 ($143,196,816*)
Wall, Cousins among quarantined players for Saturday's game
Tim MacMahon: The Rockets list DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon, John Wall and two-way player Mason Jones as out for tomorrow’s game in Portland due to health and safety protocols. Ben McLemore and Kenyon Martin Jr., who both tested positive for COVID-19, are also out.
The Houston Rockets today signed rookie forward KJ Martin along with free agent guards Jerian Grant (JARE-in), Trevelin Queen (TREH-vill-in), and Brodric Thomas. Martin (6-6, 215) was the 52nd overall pick by Sacramento in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Rockets acquired his rights on November 25. Martin spent last season with IMG Academy’s post-graduate team and averaged 19.6 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 69.1% from inside-the-arc. The 19-year-old is the son of Kenyon Martin, who was the first overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft
Mark Berman: Rockets rookie guard @KJ Martin is working to make a name for himself.Kenyon Martin Jr’s dad played 15 years in the NBA.His son is following in his footsteps,but wants to be known as KJ: “Everyone calls my dad Kenyon.I go by KJ. so there’s no confusion.I’m kind of my own person”
Kenyon Martin: I’m not sure if I could play in today’s NBA. When I watch NBA games now and see some of the calls — and some of the non-calls that these guys complain about — I’m blown away. I always tell people, “I never could’ve played in this generation.” I didn’t know how to flop or how to not play defense. I never backed down from anyone and I played hard defense on every possession of every game. I probably would’ve adapted to the shooting and stuff, but as far as my style of play, this is who I am. I’m not compromising that for nobody. People always told me that I was in the wrong generation, that I would’ve fit right in if I played in the ‘80s or ‘90s.
Kenyon Martin: When I first got the league, I had to learn how to concede two points to my opponent (like if I picked up an early foul or was in foul trouble). I had a hard time with that; that was something I had to learn. Now, a lot of these guys don’t seem to care very much on the defensive end. They see a certain guy coming toward the basket and they move out of the way. Now, refs will call a flagrant foul for something that would’ve just been a foul 10-15 years ago. If I played in today’s NBA, I would probably lead the league in ejections!
