I like Martin. It was very clear that his heart nor his head were in it last year. The trade that never was really hurt his mangina.
He was injured over half the year, he played with a shoulder injury most of the time on the court, he had to deal with a new coach in a shortened off-season who didn't know how to use him, and the undying trade rumors always surrounding him. And he still averages more PPG then James Harden. His personality concerns are way over exaggerated in my mind. People think he's a punk with an attitude because when he was nearly traded he said "Morey showed his cards", and because he smiled on the sideline towards the end of a loss.
his stock went way down after the rule changes that seemingly affected his game. he claims injury but we shall see. i say ship him out of here as soon as possible.
I would like to keep Martin till Lamb is ready for the fire. Would like to see lamb get a lot of rotation time though. Was hoping that they would work on all of the team defensive skills during preseason and training camp especially Martin. But if Martin is not gone I will be totally shocked, but will kick $10.00 in the tip jar to help Clutch pay for all the grumbling threads. He is going to have to buy more storage!
ESPN people knows Chinese language? Or they just picked up this story from our Patterson to China thread?!
Yep. Last year, I guy was heckling him at Toyota Center saying that the Rockets are trying to trade you. His reply was they can trade him.
Seriously Kmart is the most overrated player, well at one time, he was a "Shane Battier", but I mean that in the offensive category, the Fts, the off. Stats not on a stat sheet...he would be a great 6th man if he had balls, since he'd finish the game, but bk in Sac. I actually overrated him myself, but as we've seen, after his "fluke" injuries and comfortable contract, and lack of enthusiasm, or heart.... I realized what we had 2 seasons ago. When CLee came in I saw a true player, two sides of the ball. I wanted him starting then, once I saw that, I was convinced Rick's system was Kmart's success, and downfall. He doesn't care, at least it's his contract year.
Does China even care about Kmart...I mean pp, Lin, all the guys it seems are hanging touring, but Martin is at home, oh wait practicing!
