The Rockets need to get rid of him. He's already an incredibly one dimensional player. And I don't mean that he's only good on offense. I mean he's only good at hitting open jumpers and drawing contact and getting to the free throw line more than anyone in the league. Half of his shots aren't even real attempts at shooting, more of just an attempt to get to the line. If a referee decides to swallow his whistle, he is neutered. That's why he's NEVER been a productive player down the stretch at any point in his career, because he doesn't get the ticky tack foul calls he relies on to be successul.
The new NBA rule changes might as well be named the Kevin Martin rules, although they apply to guys like Durant as well.
Basically, Martin has been reduced to a spot up shooter. An overpaid spot-up shooter with a long contract. God, I hope the appeal for that trade goes through.
The new NBA rule changes might as well be named the Kevin Martin rules, although they apply to guys like Durant as well.
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"Rip-through" moves, in which an offensive player swings the ball into a defender's outstretched arm and then attempts a shot once he has created contact, will be considered non-shooting fouls if the contact begins before the offensive player starts his shooting motion.
Also, on drives to the basket, a shooting foul will be called only if contact occurs after the offensive player has begun his shooting motion, not after he has initiated his leap toward the basket.
"Certain types of contact involving the shooter were all being called in his favor," Jackson said. "It doesn't look good for the game. There was a strong feeling that those types of plays were creating an ill-advised reward for the shooter, often with three free throws."
Basically, Martin has been reduced to a spot up shooter. An overpaid spot-up shooter with a long contract. God, I hope the appeal for that trade goes through.