Kenyon Lee "KJ" Martin Jr. is an American professional basketball player who plays small/power forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, as of 2024. Martin Jr. initially attended Oaks Christian High School but did not play basketball in his freshman year. He later joined Chaminade College Preparatory in Los Angeles, California, during his sophomore season. Martin Jr. went to Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California, where he averaged 16.7 points and 9.8 rebounds consecutively in the California Open Division Champion. Martin Jr. originally committed to Vanderbilt University and joined the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team, but then he joined the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for a postgraduate year. He scored 37 points in the National Prep Showcase in 2019.
Martin Jr. was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. He was later traded to the Houston Rockets on November 25, 2020. According to Spotrac, on November 30, 2020, he signed a four-year contract worth $6.13 million with Houston. He also joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League. Martin Jr. made his NBA debut against the Orlando Magic on January 8, 2021. He joined the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2023–24 NBA season before joining the 76ers on November 1, 2023. He participated in the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star weekend on February 18, 2023.
KJ Martin Wingspan
According to his NBA 2K24 ratings, KJ Martin has a wingspan of 6 feet 7 inches (2.0 m).
KJ Martin Height
As per the NBA Draft Combine Anthrometric, KJ Martin stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall without shoes and approximately 6 feet 7 inches (2.0 m) with shoes.
KJ Martin Weight
As of December 2024, KJ Martin weighs 215 lbs (98 kg) as listed by his NBA profile.
KJ Martin Age
As of December 2024, KJ Martin is 23 years old. He was born on January 6, 2001, in Los Angeles, California, United States, to his parents, Kenyon Lee Martin Sr. and Heather Martin.
FAQs on KJ Martin Jr.
A. KJ Martin Jr. has four years of experience in the NBA.
A. KJ Martin Jr. is American.
A. As of 2024, KJ Martin Jr. wears jersey number 1 for the Philadelphia 76ers.
A. KJ Martin Jr. was drafted in 2020.
