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New NBA rule set to ruin Kevin Martin's career

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Re: New NBA rule set to ruin Kevin Martin's career 

Post#21 » by Don Draper » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:17 pm

Is Kevin Martin changing adapting his game? He looked well rounded vs Minny & SA and he's doing a lot less flopping.
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Re: New NBA rule set to ruin Kevin Martin's career 

Post#22 » by Mr. E » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:06 am

Yeah, I think we're starting to see him adapt his game. I think that the refs are noticing it, too. The last game he actually started getting calls again.
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Re: New NBA rule set to ruin Kevin Martin's career 

Post#23 » by rocketsballin » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:22 am

there's no doubt martin was gonna make some changes to his game. im concerned if he'll be as productive with the new rule changes. he's been coming around in the past 5 or so games, but that's partly cuz the b2(2b) start of the season is over
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Re: New NBA rule set to ruin Kevin Martin's career 

Post#24 » by Guy986 » Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:45 am

Last year Kevin Martin averaged 23.4ppg on 60%TS

As of March 9th 2012 he is averaging 17.7ppg on 56%TS

Martin's pumpfake was a huge part of his offensive arsenal. Not only was it an automatic 2 points when he caught an opponent airborne but he also relied on the pumpfake to setup his drive to the rim.

You take away the pumpfake threat, he is a spot shooter who cant dribble and has trouble hitting contested shots. Looks like Martin lost more than 30% of his offense.

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