http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/6163082#1
5. Item: The tall, skinny, smooth-as-silk shooting guard for the Sacramento Kings is draining shots from all over the gym, jumping into passing lanes and stripping dribblers to the tune of 1.8 steals per game. If you didn't know better you would think Doug Christie is back — only this guy is taller, only 23 years old and a more natural offensive player. And his name is Kevin Martin.
Kevin Martin has provided more than just a spark for the Kings thus far. (Steve Yeater / Associated Press)
What this really means: As the Kings have moved out to a 4-2 start, Martin is making an early run at the league's most improved player. Averaging 23.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while shooting a sizzling .547 from the field and .932 from the free throw line, he's already scored 30 points twice for the Kings and is just getting started. The 26th pick overall in the first round of the 2004 draft from West Carolina, he had to put his shoes on to make 180 pounds at the draft combine, but the talent is unmistakable, and he'll physically grow into the NBA game.
With Martin and Mike Bibby in the backcourt, along with a front court that consists of Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Ron Artest and Kenny Thomas and is versatile and mobile, the Kings have been a surprise in the wake of center Brad Miller's injured foot. But even before Miller was hurt, it was Martin providing the offensive energy and proficiency this team has been lacking the past couple of seasons. With Artest and Thomas adding defensive toughness, and Martin's overall athleticism, they are bound to make noise in the postseason this season.
5. Item: The tall, skinny, smooth-as-silk shooting guard for the Sacramento Kings is draining shots from all over the gym, jumping into passing lanes and stripping dribblers to the tune of 1.8 steals per game. If you didn't know better you would think Doug Christie is back — only this guy is taller, only 23 years old and a more natural offensive player. And his name is Kevin Martin.
What this really means: As the Kings have moved out to a 4-2 start, Martin is making an early run at the league's most improved player. Averaging 23.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while shooting a sizzling .547 from the field and .932 from the free throw line, he's already scored 30 points twice for the Kings and is just getting started. The 26th pick overall in the first round of the 2004 draft from West Carolina, he had to put his shoes on to make 180 pounds at the draft combine, but the talent is unmistakable, and he'll physically grow into the NBA game.
With Martin and Mike Bibby in the backcourt, along with a front court that consists of Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Ron Artest and Kenny Thomas and is versatile and mobile, the Kings have been a surprise in the wake of center Brad Miller's injured foot. But even before Miller was hurt, it was Martin providing the offensive energy and proficiency this team has been lacking the past couple of seasons. With Artest and Thomas adding defensive toughness, and Martin's overall athleticism, they are bound to make noise in the postseason this season.
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