Standing at 6.9 feet tall, Kenyon Martin is a steadfast defender in the paint, known for his extremely tough playing style and outstanding athletic ability on the court. He is called a beastly power forward. How to play with NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin depends on the role of this character. His position on the court is power forward/center, so if used well, he can be a powerful offensive player.
Martin's height reaches 2.06 meters, with an arm span of 2.14 meters. Although such a height is not particularly outstanding among basketball players, his body model has a certain width. In terms of actual game performance, he is more suitable as a power forward than a center. Moreover, his overall rating reaches the high value of 129. Among all the ability values, his performance is relatively balanced, but his weakest link is in organization, and his back-to-the-basket effect is also just average.
However, he shows a significant advantage in interior defense and under-the-basket effectiveness. Therefore, when using this player, it's essential to focus on and fully leverage these two strengths. It's worth noting that Kenyon Martin's three-point shooting outside the arc is quite unique; he doesn't have a clear hot zone, nor does he have a cold zone. This means that as long as the player can accurately control the timing and strength of the shot, his three-point shooting percentage can reach a satisfactory level.
From an attribute data analysis, his mid-range shot value is as high as 133, and his three-point shot value is 120. Such three-point capability is at a relatively accurate and reliable level. In terms of rebounding, his offensive rebound value is 101, and his defensive rebound is 89, which fully demonstrates his excellent performance in controlling rebounds. Especially in interior defense, with a value of 126, combined with the same block value of 126, it makes his defense in the paint very solid, becoming a significant obstacle for opponents' attacks.
His steal value is 109. In actual games, due to frequently facing off against big men, he often successfully completes steals with his excellent skills. His standing dunk value is 145, giving him a certain probability of posterizing dunks. His running dunk value is 101, which is sufficient to meet various needs in the game. Additionally, his speed value is 124, his jumping value is 132, his strength value is 122, and his stamina value is 162. These attributes work together to increase his success rate when driving to the basket.
In terms of badge pairing, Kenyon Martin has multiple options. The silver Air Finisher, bronze Quick First Step, Drop Stepper, Post Spin Technician, and Bruiser badges complement his playing style. These badges enable Martin to exhibit a powerful offensive threat in the paint. For example, the Quick First Step badge allows him to quickly get up and finish at the rim, the Drop Stepper badge helps him cleverly use footwork to shake off defenders in the low post, the Post Spin Technician badge makes his spin moves after posting up smoother, and the Bruiser badge enhances his physicality in the paint, making him no pushover in intense battles inside.
When combining the silver Brick Wall and bronze Mismatch Expert badges, it improves his efficiency in pick-and-roll plays, allowing him to better exploit mismatch opportunities for attacks. The bronze Catch & Shoot badge somewhat compensates for his lack of perimeter shooting, enabling him to pose a threat from beyond the arc. The Jump Shot Timing Expert badge, when applied to defense, greatly enhances his blocking ability, allowing him to jump more timely to disrupt opponents' shots or even complete spectacular blocks.
The combination of the Pick Pocket and Interior Finisher badges provides Martin with more scoring options and choices when attacking the basket. In terms of move sets, Martin has a standard power forward move package. Although his explosiveness is not outstanding, his offensive skills near the paint are quite rich. He mainly initiates attacks by receiving the ball near the paint, often starting with a post-up, then flexibly connecting with drop steps to create scoring opportunities, or using a post-up and fade away to score when the opponent's defense is out of position.
Although Martin's release speed is not top-tier, he has a two-motion shot package with excellent rhythm. Once players master its pattern, they can improve their shooting accuracy to some extent. In actual games, Martin typically plays the role of a blue-collar worker on the team. Unless he has a clear advantage in the matchup, it is generally not recommended for him to hold the ball for long periods. Instead, he should leverage the value of the Brick Wall badge in pick-and-roll plays, creating shooting opportunities for teammates through high-quality screens, such as passing to cutting teammates or setting up mismatches for easy baskets.
Considering all factors, due to Martin's own attribute limitations and the lack of badge boosts in boxing out and rebounding, in Dynasty mode and Manager mode, he is more suitable for the four position, paired with a five who can protect the boards and space the floor. This combination can complement each other in both offense and defense.
