Report: Martin candidate for Rockets position

Kenyon Martin, future coach? (USATSI)

Kenyon Martin was teammates with Jason Kidd with the Nets and the Knicks, but somehow I never anticipated he'd follow his former point guard's footsteps like this. The longtime power forward interviewed with the Houston Rockets on Friday for a possible coaching position, according to RealGM's Shams Charania.

Martin hasn't officially retired, but players rarely do anymore. They just kind of play until no one signs them. This past summer, Martin told reporters that he wanted to remain in New York as a player, but evidently the interest wasn't mutual. The No. 1 pick in the infamous 2000 NBA Draft, Martin played 14 years in the league and averaged 12.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

(HT: PBT)

Topics: Kenyon Martin, Houston Rockets, NBA

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67RIEFNS: Isaiah Thomas vs. Sacramento Kings

The NBA is full of talent, personality and suspense. During the offseason, It’s easy to forget how wonderful the league can be. So, I’ve assembled 67 Reasons I’m Excited For Next Season (67RIEFNS). They’ll be presented in no particular order.

Would you rather have Player A or Player B?

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You’re probably taking the younger and better Player B. I sure am, even though he costs a little more (less than $2 million per season).

If you agree, you’re not the Kings, who cast aside Player B (Isaiah Thomas) for Player A (Darren Collison).

Sacramento has indicated Thomas didn’t defend and distribute well enough, but Collison is the answer to those problems? Really?

At 5-foot-9, Thomas will always have limitations on the court. But, despite being the last pick in the draft, Thomas has repeatedly overcome obstacles in front of him. He’s somehow become an excellent finisher at the rim, which says something about his will to succeed.

Now, Thomas has even more motivation.

Thomas said he felt “very disrespected” by the Kings and that he plans to “kill” them . A point guard scorned is a point guard worth watching. Set your calendars:

• Fri., Nov. 7: Kings at Suns, 9 p.m.


• Fri., Dec. 26: Suns at Kings, 10 p.m.


• Sun., Feb. 8: Suns at Kings, 9 p.m.


• Wed., March 25: Kings at Suns, 10 p.m.

For what it’s worth, Collison is a fine player, and there’s a chance Sacramento doesn’t regret its decision. DeMarcus Cousins has already praised Collison’s willingness to pass.

But I want to see Thomas trying to prove the Kings wrong. Thomas became an insanely fun sparkplug by channeling the 59 times he was passed over in the draft.

Now, it’s more personal than ever, with one team – the team he sweat for his entire NBA career so far – telling him he wasn’t good enough for them. I can’t wait to see what he does with that information.