Kenyon Martin hasn’t officially retired, but he apparently sees the writing on the wall. Martin Reportedly interviewed with the Houston Rockets for an assistant coaching position.
The Houston Rockets met with free agent Kenyon Martin today — to discuss a possible coaching staff role, league sources tell RealGM.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 24, 2014
Martin, the No. 1 pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, played 14 seasons, averaging 12.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
He would have the respect of players, and his understanding of the game on the defensive end could be passed on to younger players.