Was Kenyon martin A BUST? What Stunted His Growth?

3 reasons Kenyon Martin's growth was stunted. In my opinion Kenyon Martin was not a BUST, and had a solid NBA career. He went to the NBA finals, made an all star team, and played 15 years in the league. Many people expected the #1 draft pick to be one of the best power forwards of his generation, and some say he was a disappointment or even a BUST! In college he was a beast! Even with a broken leg, he was still considered the best prospect in the NBA draft. Here are 3 reasons his career may not have gone the way it could've.
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[@KIDTV-qe2dm]

I feel like he was a good player, but he didn't max out all his skills. Like you said he was good not great in most areas of his game.

[@earskinchilds3676]

I would like to see a story on Jalen Rose

[@carltonsaffold9940]

I give him the most love for what he has done/is doing for people like himself who have had/still suffer from speech-impediments. I commend him for giving people who were afraid to have a voice, a voice...NBA-wise, I can't pinpoint an era where he was anything more than an ESPN-highlight. A sick alley-oop/tip jam, or a block to the 12th row?? No real jumper, not the rebounder he should've been...Given his God-given athleticism, he should've been way better.....Not a bust, but not anything to remember either.

[@Classicbasketballdvds]

I think stunt #2 & 3 killed his career. I thought coming outta Cincinnati, he was gonna be a consistent all star/maybe HOF player. I also think maybe he was too real a dude

[@HobieMorales]

Please do one about the helicopter Melvin Levett

[@mperformance3502]

Not a bust, he’s a good player. He was the 2nd best player in that nets team that went to the finals twice

[@whh3571]

Big facts 💯 k mart was a childhood favor dead ass

[@arizonaFIREent]

His nets career was 2000-2004 after that he was washed up. He's the definition of a bust

[@mperformance3502]

He was the best player in his draft class. How can he be a bust lmao

[@mackboneyakakushthoughtspo589]

@@arizonaFIREent nah he still was a beast with the nuggets

[@trg-7506]

Long time nets fan...glad we didnt pay him I WAS a big KMart fan while in NJ but for what he wanted, wasnt worth it...ownership got cheap tho but that's a whole nother story smh

[@knoda2603]

I can watch Kenyon doing those angry powerful dunks all day

[@KIDTV-qe2dm]

He was one of my favorite players. His alley oops and putbacks were stuff of legends.

[@lincolnhamilton7043]

We need a Stunt Growth for Kerry Kittles and Josh Smith and Erik Barkley

[@garfieldburke2820]

Josh smith def Tyson chandler not so much he knew his role

[@kevinwillette5161]

Unfortunately Kittles is super easy. His knees were made of newspaper held together with spit.

[@kevinwillette5161]

@Magic MushroomStunt Number 1 for Chandler: Bill Cartwright tried to make him a SF at the start of his career. Think of how insane that seems 20 years later.

[@301.allday]

@@kevinwillette5161 Didn't some journalist in California label him "the league's first 7-foot point guard" while at Dominguez?

[@kevinwillette5161]

@@301.allday you might be right, but I don't recall him ever having NBA level ball handling and even at his peak he wasn't exactly Jokic as a passer. But playing him on the wing was a disaster and I would have sworn he was going to be as big a bust as Kwame at the time. Instead he became one of my favorite bigs of the era and finally gave Dallas the center they had been looking for since the franchise began in 1980.

[@flawlesspluto]

we need a stunted growth for Kevin Martin... he was low-key a beast at scoring, he could shoot the 3 well! i thought he was a good player but came in the wrong era. during this era, i think he would strive even more! was his growth stunted?

[@vittiriowashington8623]

No 3-ball soooooo....

[@chrisisslick]

@@vittiriowashington8623 Kevin not Kenyon. He definitely had a 3.

[@olney28]

That was my guy. He would be among the league leaders in 3pt and FT makes but wasn’t a ball dominant player.

[@GrizzINK]

Man I use 2 HATE his shot but you're right that man did do work on the court.

[@Bsfnelz20]

FACTS REMINDS ME OF MONTA ELLIS

[@mikepeoples5595]

Put some respect on my boy K-Mart's name! He made it to 2 NBA finals back 2 back. He was a beast on the boards & on the defense. Never backed down! 1 of the best unselfish team 1st guys. Salute

[@ocampbelltx]

Iam wouldnt say he was a bust, now Stromile Swift he was a BUST

[@ethanuy2261]

Same with Anthony Bennett

[@chiefs816kc]

Stomile Swift was average in college. He had no business being drafted that damn high.

[@ethanuy2261]

KingChrisM he faired better than other NBA busts

[@ndalab8146]

@KingChrisM Beasley is a good shooter he just didn't play like a sf/pf should have had him at shooting guard bc he wasn't a good defender on forwards but was a good scorer

[@philipcallado5693]

chiefs816kc Swift had a lot of talent, but not a feel for the game. He got exposed by a Wisconsin team in the tournament made up of slow, short white dudes. 😂

[@jeffreyjuliano9743]

I remember Kenyon being a beast on nets and Denver

[@megasorearse7032]

He has achieved WAaaaay more with J.Kidd nets than VC ever did...

[@Bsfnelz20]

If only VINCE CARTER was on those NETS teams when they made the FINALS

[@cromwellsports9868]

Dude was ferocious. My memory must be bad though because i don't remember him being injured so often. As a colorado kid I loved him with the nuggets.

[@AndreaBaixinho]

I was watching a Cincinnati game vs. Memphis where Martin had like 4 blocks in the first half... the dude was crazily athletic, he just jumped out of the gym

[@stuntedgrowth]

In college he was a beast!

[@GrizzINK]

Him AND DerMarr Johnson. That's stunted growth fr

[@JimBrownski]

@@stuntedgrowth College was he peak athletically. Let's not forget he blew his knee out senior year. He was never quite as athletic. I think he was a good as he could be in the NBA

[@stuntedgrowth]

@@JimBrownski Broke his leg

[@jasonarno9560]

@@stuntedgrowth Thank You.

[@calebdouglas7622]

Fun fact: Kenyon Martin, Jamaal Magloire, and Michael Redd(my favorite player) were the only members of the 2000 draft to become all stars and played in the same game which was in 04. You should do a video on Magloire as well.

[@MB-xq1li]

The east was terrible in the early 2000s....none of these player's make it out west

[@creydadj]

And Jamal Crawford was the best sixth man both in his class and in nba history

[@17thNO]

Big Cat Maglore was good for my Hornets/Pelicans for a few years.

[@rodneybrown3964]

Look at the draft class. He had a better career than most of that class.

[@YaBoiJern757]

Facts

[@enwhycpr]

He should have. He did go #1 over all. I would consider him a bust just on that.

[@chaike9001]

Not saying much

[@JimBrownski]

Lol you beat me to it!! that class was awful. Other than Gasol - he was the one. and European scouting wasn't that good back then so he was the best known american player - in a AWFUL CLASS. in a normal year? He's the 9th pick at best. He maxed his growth

[@Jburneyjr]

@@enwhycpr that's not his fault he was the best of the rest. Even with his career being the second best wouldn't make him a bust.

[@bdw1070]

Honestly bro I'm using your stunted growth series to become the best player I can be and attempt to reach my potential

[@stuntedgrowth]

That's what I'm here for. Blessings

[@Hidalgoes]

Nigga just practice

[@joseelliott6581]

Was mad when he left. Would have loved to see him with vc, jk, and rj. That nets team would have been nutts

[@hstone39]

I was talking about that possible lineup the other day. The Nets could of had a 3rd and 4th finals appearances and possibly gotten a ring. It was the whole moving to Brooklyn distraction and they wanted to save money. Bad mistake for the franchise.

[@patrik32]

I consider him underrated in many aspects, he was a quick defender for his size, covered Kobe in the finals many times (did better then most pfs), was a good mid range shooter

[@kdouglasbk1981]

When Kenyon when to the hole the lane parted like the red sea. This man was feared

[@getbusydrizzy5296]

Never a bust. He was solid throughout his career. Gave his best every night. He didn't chase rings

[@garfieldburke2820]

My man shouted me out I’m so hyped

[@stuntedgrowth]

Salute fam ✌️

[@kaiserrino8774]

No stunted growth with him honestly. J-Kidd made him look way better, than he ever was

[@courtneysmith1352]

Facts, just like CP3 & DJ

[@poloregal]

You crazy as hell. He hustled for everything he got.

[@TrevyTheYellowistMan]

@@courtneysmith1352 cp3 and David West

[@courtneysmith1352]

@1-800-Wavy tf u talking bout ? CP3 got DJ a hundred million dollar contract 🤨

[@SinserNarmah537]

EXACTLY!!!!

[@The_Fuj]

Martin was a BEAST in the paint. Not a bust. Just the injuries. Great vid.

[@Joshkiddy15.]

Ehh he’s a role player

[@ricogonzalez7508]

15 years in the league sign me up for that bust list the fact that we know his name answers this question

[@KnowledgeTv___]

Imma have to strongly disagree KMart definitely wasn’t a bust and injuries robbed him of having a better career then he did🤷🏾‍♂️

[@quincybryant5231]

Nets fan. Calling bs. Kidd is a great pg. But if you're garbage it's nothing he can do. RJ and Kmart showed they could produce without Kidd. Kidd just made things easier. He's a great pg. Kmart is in no way Clint or DJ. He was just a thin small pf. Not a great scorer. But he was a 12ppg scorer before Kidd. He used his speed to slash. Had a inconsistent jumper. But he had one. A floater and a hook shot. You dont explode for big scoring games in the playoffs and finals with no skills. The dude had ❤ but he couldn't put weight on.

[@justinalley3399]

facts broke his leg at cincy and had the same knee injury that shaun livingston also went throught

[@andrewbradley5235]

He was an underrated and strong defender as well. Played with an edge and maximized his ability.

[@allenmynatt9571]

Cincinnati born and raised and i love the videos on bearcat alum. Keep em coming please. Kmart was a beast at uc. That team beat duke. We were primed for a championship but kenyon got hurt. I met him once and he signed my jersey and autographs for all the kids. He was super humble and nice. Mom even met him once and she said the same. Seems like a stand up guy. Used to love watching him and those bearcat squads.

[@raymorris8447]

K Mart's main job was to stop the fast break opportunities. Most NBA players are poor scorers in the half court and good teams depend heavily on easy, fast break opportunities and open shots in transition. That Nets team with him, Kidd and Richard Jefferson did a lot with a little. You won with defense back then.

[@darinvandenborn7278]

Nice vid as always man. Really appreciate the content your throwing out here . Therapeutic watching em too. Thanks man. . Take care eh

[@YTC1234]

I’m once again resurrecting my call for a Pervis Ellison episode lmao. One day we’ll get it. And also Danny Manning would be interesting.

[@AndreaBaixinho]

I loved those Nuggets teams with Melo, JR Smith, Kenyon Martin, Chauncey Billups...

[@Quinn91202]

Yes one of the best and most entertaining teams to never win a ring

[@Gaben420]

Yea billups was awesome on those teams

[@andrebryant5081]

They were missing another scorer off the bench and some leadership for JR Smith to being NBA champions.

[@kawzx777]

Another GOOD one!

[@austyngrey6172]

I really like this episode king.

[@michaelwhitten6900]

That Bearcat team was my favorite. That bearcat vs xavier game was crazy. KMART was a energy guy who was a true PGs dream.

[@keepinitreal9547]

@stuntedgrowth, love the videos man. Wish you would do a video on a guy who I grew up with named Hassan Adams. He’s a former McDonald all American and Arizona Wildcat. Look forward to your videos in the near future. “Let’s get it”

[@richierich5694]

Yo, my boy K Mart at one time had a 40 inch vertical! Miss that guy. Next to Kendall Gill. Another excellent video!

[@DonWonn25]

Ok bro another banger.... J.Kidd definitely made him a better player. Need a #StuntedGrowth on Calbert Cheaney Bryant(Big Country)Reeves Miles Simon

[@kofithompson2274]

Calbert cheany

[@eternalanarchy3928]

Kenyon wasn’t a bust but he was in a weak draft class so he went #1 but he definitely wasn’t a #1 overall caliber player. Still had a pretty good career tho

[@jamesmarhen]

I agree. He was the best player in that draft but never saw him as franchise changing guy.

[@brandongilbert3071]

You probably have the best post yea it was a weak class but any team would of loved to have k mart he was physical athletic he wasnt franchise changing but definitely not a bust

[@andrebryant5081]

@@jamesmarhen Jamal was better all-time. Jamal is a top 10 6th man all time.

[@dnice213]

@@andrebryant5081did Jamal Crawford ever go to the finals?

[@chrisbreezy192]

We Appreciate you bro

[@monqueserockefeller1338]

great video as always brother...you got to do carlos boozer lol

[@ogmusik2549]

Do jamal mashburn, shareef abdur rahim, antonio mcdyess, kendall gill, ricky davis

[@jeffreyjuliano9743]

I love mashburn

[@zeroturn7091]

Aw yeah

[@AS-xl9gb]

Mashburn

[@JimBrownski]

Mashburn isn't a stunted growth , but DEFINITELY deserves a maxed out series. For his achievements on and off the court. He is one of the most business savy players off the court. This dude owns soooo many business in Kentucky. He used his legend in that state to the fullest!! He is THE example for young players of how to invest your money wisely

[@JordanClemons]

Another dope vid! I would love to see one on Dejuan Wagner the dude that got drafted to the Cavs, I believe, and he dropped 100 points in high school

[@derrickneal1469]

Excellent as always Bro! I'm with @Lincoln Hamilton! I suggested Kerry Kittles when u did my brother L. Moten! Let's get it!!!

[@keithderosas542]

Damn I didn't know K Mart had all those injuries and still had explosive bounce. God Given Gift

[@emmyjohnny970]

I love your channel. Can you do a stunted growth on Ruben Patterson?

[@azeer777]

And Melvin Leggett

[@itsthatatm8345]

No bust AT ALL!!! This was my favorite player on the Nets, nothing about this man made him weak, he was a BEAST!!!

[@MannyMensah94]

Very good video....

[@stuntedgrowth]

Salute fam ✌️ 💯 ✌️

[@courtenay725]

Sean Elliott, John Starks, JR Reid?

[@Mr.CanMan3]

I believe personally K-Mart was ahead of his time IMPO because he was solid in his era & he could’ve at least evaluate his game in a way. I just think them injuries killed his career. But hey that’s just my personal take on it... Keep doing your thing with these amazing videos Homie & don’t forget about My Guy Frank Mason whenever you get a chance to... Anyway to anybody that’s watching this remember y’all, Keep Going & Be Safe 🤟🏾💯

[@futureDreamer4]

I want to see a stunted growth on Brandon Roy, John Salmons,and Danny Granger.

[@shavoris29able]

He had the potential to become the second coming of Shawn Kemp, but haven't been the same since he left the New Jersey Nets.

[@Hilltopperpete]

Knee injury, knee injury, knee injury. He had an incredible career after injuries that would have sent lesser men to the couch. He played 15 seasons, made well over $100M, and his teams were 11-11 in playoff series. The man won at the game of life and excelled at basketball.

[@Chester_Allan_Quilas]

He's NOT a bust, he was one of my favorite players!

[@ruxcooking]

Just a shame we never got the kings vs nets finals. Would've been awesome.

[@MB-xq1li]

Too bad the Queens choked game 7 at hm against the Lakes

[@poochiemane5326]

KMart was one of my favorite players growing up ! I loved to watch him @ cincy that team was fun to watch. They should of won the ship until he got hurt

[@persistentlydriven9390]

Yes 😅 and was one of my favorite players coming out of Cincy also his last year the college PlayStation game he was one was the best one ever plus he was a beast on it !!!

[@litodat233]

I remember him in New Jersey where I’m from him and Kidd was crazy good together he should’ve never left Kidd

[@MatthewKonvict]

Great video I loved KMart I definitely don’t think he’s a bust he was really good at his role on whatever team he was on.

[@Classicbasketballdvds]

K-Mart was a beast with those dunks and intensity. used to love when he would dunk and the Nets PA announcer would say..."K-Marrrrrrrrrrrtttttttt". The crowd would go crazy

[@35dangel]

you need to do stunted growth on Jerry Stackhouse

[@taemac10]

Lmao Martin was a beast!! Injuries just showed his career down. He played with so much passion. His energy reminded me of Latrell Sprewell!!

[@beezy22]

Salute and respect stunted growth...Kenyon Martin not a bust but could play some defense plus didn’t back down from no one.. would’ve had a longer career had it not been for injuries..glad Kenyon is doing fine and well and keep up the good work...

[@broncobilly4029]

K-Mart was so angry all the time. Rooting for him was like rooting for The Hulk.

[@bkardi2566]

Do one on my cousin Jamal Mashburn. My entire family loves to joke & prank each other so he'll never hear the end of it.😅

[@hummabrown4868]

Bro the power forwards was nice always nice my man wen u stared watching the game

[@onlyone23km]

When ability wise, you’re in the same sentence as Stromile Swift and Tyrus Thomas. Two dudes also with limited game that’s mostly just dunking and lands you in injuries.

[@controversialmann5345]

Kmart was a rock solid player star in his role. He coulda went to the Heat 2011-2012 but said didnt want to cuz he felt hed be misunderstood it sucks dude had the perfect shot at a ring didnt buy in

[@JT9K]

Ayo, can u do Ben Gordon? He was an absolute monster at UCONN an never quite hit those expectations in the NBA

[@antwan1357]

Hey remember when they used to call him Kmart , get good dunks for cheap prices. They said making fun of his contract.

[@wizmanballin8498]

K-Mart was no stunted growth dude. He was simply a role player. That's it.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

He shouldn't have been drafted #1 overall.

[@andrebryant5081]

@@buzzerbeater3350 Facts if the Nets knew his celling was role player they would have drafted someone else who celling was higher

[@wizmanballin8498]

@@buzzerbeater3350 Looks like the league felt differently buddy.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@@wizmanballin8498 I know and look what happened another candidate for Stunted Growth.

[@wizmanballin8498]

@@buzzerbeater3350 Opinion, but cool.

[@brunotyphuno6669]

Yooo stunted this is Bruno Typhuno aka phunni pop mannn you gotta do Carlos Boozer tho 😅🤦🏾

[@EdwardOBanner]

We need a stunted growth on Kenny the jet smith.

[@philsiarri]

A Stunted Growth EP on Danny Ferry please. 🙏

[@31doa]

One of my favorite players of all time. Dude was a beast a Cincy

[@wck0419]

K-Mart was and still is my favourite NBA player. He did mostly what his team needed him to do and his dunks were just brutal and powerful, in a way a work of art.

[@kingshad27]

Hell no he was not. limited offensive player that was just nasty and couldn't control it (demarcus cousins)

[@kingshad27]

@Sir NICK no never demarcus still the best center in the league to me I was talking about in game attitude at times

[@kingshad27]

@Sir NICK yeah I know a lil favoritism lol bro. But I just wish he would've never gotten hurt cause he was arguably the best center then

[@RichardWolfe79]

7:44 you called him Kevin lol

[@stuntedgrowth]

Playas mess up. Good catch!

[@RichardWolfe79]

@@stuntedgrowth haha fo sure

[@cleftboywonder]

Cant call a undersized power forward a bust. He battled through every injury in the book and remained a starter and important part on nearly every team he was on.

[@thepubknight6144]

yea he was only 6'5" if im not mistaken he was a hell of a defender...

[@peejaythegreat1704]

One of my favorite PFs ever

[@julianfoster88]

Could we get a video on Desagna Diop?

[@jamesmarhen]

He's not a bust. He was a #1 pick but not all #1 picks are created equal. He was never that skilled offensively in college, he was a really good player in a down year in the draft. If you expected him to be a franchise altering pick then your expectations were too high because he was never that. He was a good player for a long time and that's all he looked like he was going to be.

[@Joshua-jr2nb]

His two hand dunk to backboard slap was so legendary. Also, he may have had more bounce than blake griffin honestly

[@richerich9238]

U ever do one in Rodney Rogers?

[@metsknicksbori86]

BRO i dont know how the fok you dont have a HALL OF FAME vote. You broke this down PERFECTLY. KMART would have been a perfect 80s player. LOVED him on the NETS.

[@dennismangrobang7334]

Could you do a segment on kevin porter, jr?

[@fenyxkingcobra]

Still one of my favorite players, his rim attack was top notch

[@samuraibeastwarrior2886]

can you do Christopher Moore AKA Ticket TV Stunted Growth

[@quentincassell840]

He maximize his talent. Small frame weight wise but strong as hell, high motor, offensively challenge, athletic, heart and plays hard every single night. Growth was stunted. Great college career and solid pro career

[@quincybryant5231]

Nets fan. Calling bs. Kidd is a great pg. But if you're garbage it's nothing he can do. RJ and Kmart showed they could produce without Kidd. Kidd just made things easier. He's a great pg. Kmart is in no way Clint or DJ. He was just a thin small pf. Not a great scorer. But he was a 12ppg scorer before Kidd. He used his speed to slash. Had a inconsistent jumper. But he had one. A floater and a hook shot. You dont explode for big scoring games in the playoffs and finals with no skills. The dude had ❤ but he couldn't put weight on.

[@quincybryant5231]

Kmart even said he was around 222 pounds. 230 on a good day. He couldn't put weight on.

[@Swooshman_3]

I need to see an episode on Royce White and or Lionel Simmons

[@alod247]

One of the quickest jumpers in the league once upon a time. Super explosive with a nasty attitude in his day. Perfect big to run with J Kidd

[@23isbackcl]

This is one of Cincinnati best players I wish he could have done more

[@Q-Da-God]

If u are the 1st or 2nd best player on a team that makes the playoffs, then u are not a bust. Kenyon not only made the playoff but he made the finals. And if it wasnt for shaq and kobe he would be a champion

[@riko973]

Salute bro , how about Tyson Chandler. Remember he was on 60 minutes in like 8 or 9th grade

[@robertbrentjr857]

As a teen in 2000's...and being from NJ....I can assure you Kenyon was not a bust...let's not forget he was also one of the first bigs to start developing the 3

[@quincybryant5231]

Martin had some explosive games in the playoffs. And a jumper he his first couple of years. Not consistent. But he took them. You couldn't just leave him open. He turned himself into a role player.

[@6aliph77]

Aka foo gazzy

[@theloniushatch9989]

Could you please highlight a basketball player from Dallas Texas named Carl Wright, it would be worth your valuable time...

[@davidstone9154]

If AI had been in his prime while playing with Carmelo Anthony in Denver they would have made some noise together!! I saw Iverson play at the Palace of Auburn Hills when he played for the Pistons, and he still had over 30 points and the game was an entertaining Detroit win that night!!

[@shauncain3280]

At the the 7:45 mark... Did u call him 'Kevin'? 😂😂😂

[@TheMick126]

Please do 1 on the 1985 Memphis tigers team

[@joecollins176]

Did you ever do Chris walker and Xavier rathan mays