Kenyon Martin's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 18, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kenyon Martin.

Kenyon Martin is a retired American professional basketball player who spent 15 seasons in the NBA. A power forward, Martin played for several teams, including the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks. Before his NBA career, he played college basketball at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned national player of the year honors. The New Jersey Nets selected Martin as the first overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft. His achievements include being named an NBA All-Star in 2004.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1997: Recorded first triple double vs DePaul

In 1997, Kenyon Martin recorded 24 points, 23 rebounds and 10 blocks vs. DePaul

1999: Senior Year Statistics

In 1999, during his senior year, Kenyon Martin averaged 18.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game.

April 25, 2000: Cincinnati Retired his Jersey

On April 25, 2000, Cincinnati retired Kenyon Martin's #4 jersey.

2000: Drafted into the NBA and named College Player of the Year

In 2000, Kenyon Martin was drafted first overall in the NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. He was also named the national college player of the year.

2000: Consensus National Player of the Year

In 2000, Kenyon Martin was named the consensus National Player of the Year and suffered a broken leg during the Conference USA Tournament.

2002: NBA Finals Appearance with the Nets

In 2002, Kenyon Martin, along with his teammates, led the Nets to the NBA Finals, where they were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers.

January 29, 2003: Career-Best 21 Rebounds

On January 29, 2003, Kenyon Martin recorded a career-best 21 rebounds, along with 19 points and eight assists, in a win against the Washington Wizards.

2004: NBA All-Star Selection

In 2004, Kenyon Martin was selected as a backup forward for the Eastern Conference All-Stars and scored 17 points in the NBA All-Star Game.

November 15, 2006: Second Knee Operation

On November 15, 2006, Kenyon Martin underwent his second knee operation in less than two years, making him the first NBA player to return from microfracture surgery on both knees.