11 games sample size 7 over 20 points 63.63% 3 over 30 points 27.27% It does not appear that injury has slowed Martin's scoring touch much. He continues to light up the board. 404 Minutes, 36.73 MPG 0.98 36MPG Multiplier 251 Points 22.82 PPG 75/182 FG, 41.21% 16.55 FGPG I personally expect to see this number go up a bit more, this season as he adjusts to his new team and offense. In RA's motion offense, I have no reason to believe that he will not improve, especially when we add Yao back in the mix next season. 18/49 3PA, 36.73% 4.45 3PPG This tells us that over a quarter or 25% of his shots come from beyond the arc, which at 36.73% shooting puts him at #39 in the league for qualified guards. Since his career average is about 38% and about 40% before his injury, I expect for his percentage to increase a tad bit as he recovers form his wrist injury. 84/89 FT, 94.38% 8.09 FTPG This stat line is actually very important, because not only does it mean 3-4 fouls at the expense of the D, but also a guaranteed 7-8 points a game given his current FT%. 40 Rebounds, 3.64 RPG 28 Assists, 2.55 APG 28 TO, 2.55 TOPG 1 ATR This means for every pass he makes resulting in a scored shot, he gives it right back to the defense. I hope to see this number drop as right now the best situation gives us 10.2 points (assuming that we get four point plays on each assist and stop the opponents after each TO) and the worst case scenario of given up 10 points while getting 5 back. 12 Steals, 1.09 SPG After 36 MPG adjustment: 22.36 PPG, 3.57 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.07 SPG, 2.5 TOPG I would say that our Martin is doing very well. What do you guys think?
I am pretty sure Morey has teared up at some point after seeing Martin's efficiency in a ROX uniform.
Well, currently his True Shooting % is at 58.67%, which is really good. However, I expect for his FT shooting to eventually come down to Earth and return to his career average of 85%.
He is pretty much exactly as advertised. I cant wait till he breaks out for a 50 point night. It will also be exciting to see how much added success he can have with Yao out there. Exciting time to be a Rocket fan imo.
At the same time, you expect his FG% to rise a little bit to meet his more recent averages...Given all that, I'd expect the TS% to stay about the same, no? Aren't his recent TS percentages up near 60 anyway?
He's what I thought he would be. Can flat out score and efficient. Not to mention his fantastic ability to get to the line. But, and I'm sorry for having to bring it down a little here. But he's certainly not a take over type of guy. I would never expect him to be able to take over the game for us when things get rough.
My favorite player is Yao, but Martin is now definetly number 2. Really enjoy watching him and I think he will be more efficient next year (after a training camp and getting used to the team) I really think next year is going to be a career year for him. He is going to be open mucho tiempo!
He is not shooting enough under his career averages for FG and 3PT enough to offset his FT% when it comes eventually comes down. I thought his TS% was usually around 50%, but I could be wrong.
I think he is doing well so far as a scorer.. I just wish he would get a couple more rebounds! A statline of 20pts, 7-7fta, 3-4 from 3pt, 0 rebs makes me cringe a little.. His play making ability isn't as good as I expected.. Save a couple times when he has crossed his defender at the top of the key to get a bucket at the end of a qtr, his ability to get his own shot might have been exaggerated.. However, that might just be him trying to feel his way around and not step on any toes.
Martin's TS% has been over 60% for the past four years previous to this one, so I don't see any reason why he can't get back to that level as he gets more comfortable with the new team.
I think he's done a very good job at doing what he was brought here to do. Before watching him this closely, I wasn't aware at how many fouls Martin draws.
With RA's offense, no one is suppose to need to take over the game. That being said, he could still always get to the FT line in the 4th and foul people out. Hopefully with Yao, AB, Scola, Martin, and Battier playing together in the 4th next season, we won't have to worry about that. Just give the ball to whoever is hot. If Yao gets fronted, either swing the ball around or shoot it up and let Yao or Scola get the board.
This is Houston, he won't get anymore calls, the refs just haven't all received the memo from Overseer Stern yet. What worries me is just how useful will Martin be during the playoffs, where refs are more inclined to simply let players play.
He is a shooter, so he spends most of his time roaming around near the perimeter. You have to be inside to get boards usually, unless you are chasing down lose balls like Lowry. Martin is good at getting his own shot because he has such a quick shot release. Players simply cannot get to him in time to stop him usually.
Great scorer for 3 and 1/2 quarters, not a closer that can carry the team to the finish line. Knows how to make contact and draws calls, and embellishes a bit to get calls. At times too dependent on getting calls, doesn't have enough strength try to power through the tough fouls, he's better when driving and bouncing off defenders and taking a shot fading away from defender. Not a good one on one defender nor a good rebounder. Soft finesse player.
If we have 3 scorers on the floor at the same time, do we still need a closer? If teams collapse on Martin, he can pass to either AB, Yao, or Scola. The same holds true for AB, Yao, and Scola as well.
Personally I don't like the way he moves on the court. His moves are unorthodox (i.e. his floaters where he fades either right or left) so he his game isn't aesthetically pleasing to me. He is a great efficient scorer, which is exactly what Morey wanted. As for the closer issue, I guess that we're going to have to hope that Brooks gets even better next season because I don't see Yao suddenly morphing into a primetime closer or Kevin Martin busting out the killer crossovers to get open in the last 2 minutes of a game. Even if Bosh somehow lands here, he can't really close out games, either.
Wow good analysis, most stats here are used to tear down a player or talk them up, this is contrast is neutral yet speaks on the value of which Martin gives us. Thank you.
