CAMDEN, N.J. — The NBA is all about opportunity. When players get their chance to show what they can do, they have to take advantage of it.
Philadelphia 76ers forward KJ Martin had that opportunity with the Houston Rockets. He showed his athletic ability to defend multiple positions. He showed off his finishing ability around the basket, and he showed he can be a rotation player in this league.
He hasn’t gotten much of an opportunity with the Sixers due to the veterans in front of him, but Martin has received increased playing time recently due to injuries. He showed a number of good things to coach Nick Nurse and the rest of the staff.
“Just what I’ve shown in my past three other years,” Martin said at practice on Monday. “Use abilities, use my athleticism to guard multiple positions and make plays for others. Practice, I just kept sticking with it, do what I’m supposed to do every day, and in the game, I don’t try and do too much.”
The Sixers have a number of veterans who have proven themselves at this level, and Martin understands that. He also knows he will get on the court through hard work and continuing to earn the staff’s trust.
“I understand who’s on my team,” he finished. “I understand who’s on the floor with me when I’m in the game and I kind of try to help them out.”
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