Kenyon Martin Jr.

Kenyon Lee "KJ" Martin Jr. (born January 6, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The son of former NBA player Kenyon Martin, he grew up in southern California and played basketball while attending Chaminade College Prep and Sierra Canyon before going to IMG Academy for his postgraduate year. He was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA draft and in November 2020, the Kings traded Martin to the Houston Rockets, where he played for three season. During the 2023 off-season, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kenyon Martin Jr.
Martin with the Houston Rockets in 2023
No. 1 Philadelphia 76ers
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2001-01-06) January 6, 2001
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft2020: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2020–present
Career history
20202023Houston Rockets
2021→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2023Los Angeles Clippers
2023–presentPhiladelphia 76ers
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2021)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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