Kenyon Martin Details His Unconventional Path To The NBA

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Kenyon Martin GETS REAL On His Difficult Journey To The NBA as Kenyon, Gilbert Arenas and the Gil's Arena Crew discuss their college recruitment stories and reveal how they went from high school prospect to NBA Superstar. K-Mart details his difficult upbringing in Dallas Texas and how a new environment in Cincinnati with mentor Bob Huggins saved his life and led him to have his jersey retired and become the NBA's number 1 overall pick. Gil also reveals why he decided to attend the University of Arizona and how he went from underrated California prospect to March Madness & the NCAA National Championship.
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(00:00) Kenyon’s Journey To The NBA
(05:22) Gil’s Recruitment Story

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@TheCliffordShow 3 месяца назад

5:09 “Now my jersey up in that bih” COLD 😤

@Ginga 3 месяца назад

Big flex

@TheEditionDiamond 3 месяца назад

Kenyon’s Rants are some of the best part of the show man. Love all these Brothers though. Sheryl Swoopes is still a Diamond.

@jonathantolbert6554 3 месяца назад

It’s not a rant. It’s a monologue

@StopThinkingSmoothie 3 месяца назад

Sheryl Swoopes is the only legend that is on the show.

@dukeblue3793 3 месяца назад

@@StopThinkingSmoothieyou’re a clown honestly

@early9422 3 месяца назад

I had the privilege of getting to watch KMart at cincy they were in Louisville conference. He was a beast point blank period

@mca217 3 месяца назад

K-Mart was IMPOSING. He made his presence known. Blocking shots at the square

@tylertwinem7213 3 месяца назад

Not alot of talent that year in college basketball

@early9422 3 месяца назад

@tylertwinem7213 when was there ever in the late 90's early 2,000's Kmart was still a beast either way

@derelljackson6056 3 месяца назад

Kenyon is a great story teller and he does have humility. He was a handful and old school mentality. Had he not had multiple injuries he could have been better. But solid career nothing to frown on.

@user-be7tc2bd6e 3 месяца назад

I always felt Kenyon was vastly over-rated as a pro ( especially being a high draft pick ) didn't average double figures in points or rebounds. Wasn't a good one-on-one defender either,could block a few shots tho. Tried to bully certain players in the league ( bullies chose those they can intimidate ) that way they seem tough.

@marvinsanders3847 3 месяца назад

Kenyon Martin needs a book, and a 30 for 30!

@nitoshadow 3 месяца назад

Texas to jersey is wild especially on a bus

@fv1005 3 месяца назад

Long ass ride, especially in a Greyhound

@longmoneyfig6118 3 месяца назад

I rode from Seattle to South Carolina on Greyhound sheesh

@nitoshadow 3 месяца назад

@@longmoneyfig6118 too far lol I just wouldn’t go 😂

@MarcBrandMusic 3 месяца назад

Those Cincy jerseys were the best ever

@bbryant9455 3 месяца назад

A guy I used to work with still hypes that era. He said "they were loaded with talent with Danny fortson and a lot of others. They were the first team to be sponsored by Jordan" decades ahead of their time imo. If you google image Kenyon Martin UC, you'll see him rocking 13s and a whole lot more fly Jordans

@Aye_maine 3 месяца назад

I think all the schools that were in Conference USA had some 🔥 jerseys back during that time

@MarcBrandMusic 2 месяца назад

@@bbryant9455 Yea those were some good days. And we had a college bbball video game too lol

@Husha2263 3 месяца назад

I'm eating a sandwich while watching this Sheryl Swoopes: Woooooow

@jcchambers7896 3 месяца назад

I mean his story is crazy all u can say is wild

@tyeazzy1318 3 месяца назад

Da shit annoying 😂

@chiefceephgaming 3 месяца назад

Yeah she was overly doing it she was happy this episode 😂😂😂

@Getdown8319 3 месяца назад

I’m from Cincinnati we loved Kenyon he was exactly what you imagine a Bob Huggins player should be. I watched all his games when he was at UC.

@Sungodbey84 3 месяца назад

I'm from Cincinnati...that was my team

@Getdown8319 3 месяца назад

@@Sungodbey84 they were tough kids Bob Huggins turned kids into men

@willdavis6502 3 месяца назад

Huggs used k mart to recruit my uncle I seen him mass at my grandparents to see him become the #1 pick and everything else was remarkable

@dspiveyster 3 месяца назад

Those Cincy squads were cold.

@bronxty 3 месяца назад

I've watched more Gil's Areana than nba games this season 😮

@JawaPenguin16 3 месяца назад

I relate so much to Kenyons story. Having your grades be an obstacle from people taking your talent seriously was so deflating. I managed to get it together enough to play in college, but I’ll make sure my kids don’t make my mistakes academically.

@dukeblue3793 3 месяца назад

🫡

@jessekrueger2520 3 месяца назад

Temple and Cincinnati were known for taking the tough low grade kids like kenyon....k mart was an absolute beast in college, if younger just watch the tapes....broke his leg and was still drafted #1

@user-be7tc2bd6e 3 месяца назад

TOO bad he didn't play that way in the nba,a dud for a number no-1 pick. While in New Jersey with Kidd running the point Kmart could catch lobs ( Kidd makes everyone look good ) what else did he do ??? Pretty much-NOTHING-but,run his mouth trying to intimidate other players and talk trash. No double figures in rebounds or points either. OVER-RATED. LOL.

@zozetamad3022 3 месяца назад

3:30. I totally agree with K-Mart on this one. I grew up in the Midwest in the 90s and if you're not going far for college or joining the military, it feels like you'll never leave.

@TJ-fu5kr 3 месяца назад

He sneak said Bob Huggins said he doesnt have to go to class and took care of his grades 😂

@tainanking 3 месяца назад

A lot of schools did under the table stuff but now NIL making it more acceptable. Like cmon, some of these fools can’t even read

@tainanking 3 месяца назад

I mean he did end up with a degree. A lot of players who even go 4 years might not end up with a degree so it does seem like he got it right because he wasn’t one of those top recruits that had it made

@thefacelessquestion3333 3 месяца назад

Yep

@Letsgo-ch8yr 3 месяца назад

@@tainankingdon’t have to read just make sure he’s paid. Hope your life is in order talking about who can’t read.

@tainanking 3 месяца назад

@@Letsgo-ch8yr did i say who can't read? you clearly didnt' get my point. read fool

@troyduziz3797 3 месяца назад

The “Wow” reminded me of key and peele for some reason 😭😭😭😭😭

@YbgamingEnt 3 месяца назад

Yo this is gonna be my new favorite podcast for nba …. This is so dope thanks so much Gil I appreciate you yesterday!!!!! I only have one thing to say…. VEGETABLES!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@shirleytemplepilots 3 месяца назад

Gil's Arena is the best NBA podcast, no cap

@Grainraiser 3 месяца назад

I remember Kenyon when he played high school ball at Bryan Adams high school. That school was known for football or basketball. I was just a average high school. Larry Johnson came before him and had signed with SMU. His first SAT scores were so low that he did not qualify for the school. He took it a second time and his score jumped so high that they knew some cheating had taken place. They forced him to go to JUCO and the then signed with UNLV. Dallas was not known for producing basketball talent until that group came thru. Larry Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Darren Williams, Chris Bosh, Mookie Blaylock and few others all came thru around the same time and made Dallas a destination for college recruiters.

@bobbytatum84 3 месяца назад

When I was stationed in Norfolk, I caught the Greyhound from Virginia to Texas. Never again!

@shannongreer3022 3 месяца назад

Kenyon was a Beast at Cincy 🏀💪🏾 And I can totally relate to his story💪🏾✊🏾✌🏾

@jonpoon3896 3 месяца назад

I can listen to Kenyon talk about ball all day

@Yessirrgg 3 месяца назад

Love these questions

@anthonyclay5666 3 месяца назад

My boy Martin is for real school, Tip of the hat to bullseye players like that thanks you make the show level

@Roloforlife026 3 месяца назад

MCcants wearing a rick and morty fit is crazy work

@kaekae1782 3 месяца назад

Wtf MCcants got on 😂😂😂

@Ginga 3 месяца назад

Some bullshit, as usual

@pauljorden2932 3 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂 🤷‍♂️

@jcchambers7896 3 месяца назад

Let me bum a cigarette nephew ass outfit the shirt cold tho 😂😂

@bigjigg5672 3 месяца назад

MAAAAAAN, I'm just happy his mouth STAYED SHUT the entire video. 💯

@candidcamron1930 3 месяца назад

Yuck

@christiangriffin4452 3 месяца назад

They would have loved Kenyon in North Philly (Temple)

@user-ml8yb8pk3c 3 месяца назад

I'm from Pennsylvania and I was rocking all baby blue nuggets gear loved growing up watching KMART and no joke gil was only bright spot for Washington bullets I believe it was then maybe 1 year but he was on my local basketball once while lovebthe take!

@Fat_Mandela 3 месяца назад

That Cincy Squad Was Medical Mishaps At All 5 Positions

@thecarter8700 3 месяца назад

LOL facts

@Billabongbabalog 3 месяца назад

They had hypertension or something?

@Nitty2140 3 месяца назад

I was there I seen him grow as a player. AND Kenyon had one of the baddest chick's on campus

@themonopoly5796 3 месяца назад

I’m from the Nati it’ll be dope to hear a story of Kenyon back then.

@bronxty 3 месяца назад

Maybe it's just me, but Gil's recall is crazy and not just stories - the intimate serials, full names! I barely remember my students names 😅

@akeembell6384 3 месяца назад

11:35 has me weak 😂😂😂😂😂

@sneezy-e 3 месяца назад

In my mind I heard, Crazy work 😂

@tiismuna 3 месяца назад

When I think of Cincinnati, Kenyon is what i see in my mind.

@SaberKanwar 3 месяца назад

It’s amazing that even people as talented as Gil or Kenyon were so discounted and doubted before/during college. They persevered and worked hard 🎉, just goes to show all successful people have to persevere through the doubt of other people.

@chiefceephgaming 3 месяца назад

Kenyon had our city on another level when he was here

@bjnt92281 3 месяца назад

There was a method to Coach Chaney’s madness though. If you have to practice at 5am chances are you ain’t staying up all night partying and getting into trouble 😄

@christianhutchinson4559 3 месяца назад

Plus he was a school teacher previously. He wanted his guys to actually be college students and take his courses. Not make their schedule around practice.

@Pookie_Poo843 3 месяца назад

Whats the full episode

@pauljorden2932 3 месяца назад

Respect ✊

@juniorsimmons6174 3 месяца назад

Lute Olsen had a great eye for talent at Iowa and Arizona. Great talent evaluator.

@Nerdmatic 3 месяца назад

Gil: The Voice Kenyon: The Mind McCants: The Passion. I take something from all three.

@Salterelitemarketing 3 месяца назад

On the next episode of arenas ball z!

@rinowatson 3 месяца назад

🔥🔥🔥

@dionnholton 3 месяца назад

Gilbert Arenas!! U are talking about Sidney Faison..My highschool teammate.. Doing crossovers,and dunks ... Unreal..Great shout out

@dewaynesolomon399 3 месяца назад

He played on a great DFW AAU team. Chris Owens and a few other guys. He was clearly the best player.

@rock_oclock 3 месяца назад

11:59 - Gill got his facts mixed up. He talking about Sid from White Man Can't Jump

@Phatdaddy215 3 месяца назад

Listening to Kenyon say he went home one time n 4 years then immediately tell a different story 5 minutes later is y the internet is fake😂

@Dolph_225TTV 3 месяца назад

I respect KMart he was his own OG

@dewaynesolomon399 3 месяца назад

Great player. I remember the great American shootout when he got kicked out for punching Ramon Wharton. I ran into him right afterwards. we looked at each other and started laughing. Watching him I said I'm playing like that from now on. Carried me through college. 3 year starter.

@ADWillio2 3 месяца назад

I took the Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Wilberforce , OH at age 18. 3 Day trip. Central State 🏈

@dukeblue3793 3 месяца назад

You was determined to get there

@stephenkinq5425 3 месяца назад

The water in Texas, Fla , Pennsylvania, and Jersey is unmatched in the States. [For bumping out Athletes]

@Toriogkillamc4l 2 месяца назад

Kenyon Martin bra I gotta give you your roses 🌹 You a legend in Cincinnati from the hood to the suburbs like Oscar, yall need to petition to get a NBA team back here in the city , holla at Lebron and them and try to make it happen…..real talk !!!! It will be bigger than getting a New NBA Team in Vegas!!! We got the Reds,The Bengals,FC professional soccer team, all we need is the NBA back in Cincinnati since the 70’s

@817squeeze 3 месяца назад

I watched Kenyon in high school..He dunked the ball every time he touched it!

@DB-ws2lp 2 месяца назад

KM not lying. If you from Dallas you know you had to leave in the 90s if you wanted to make it. I'm from Oakcliff and left as well. I'm back now successful and raising my family but had to leave to do something positive.

@blackcavi4515 3 месяца назад

Kenyon's blocks in college were like Vince Carter's dunks 👀

@CaviarTee 3 месяца назад

My fav Bearcat!!

@user-ml8yb8pk3c 3 месяца назад

I would like here Jennings story I was big can his left hand shot

@Mo1683 3 месяца назад

Y’all know what’s funny, Kenyon Martin tells a great story of demolishing the “Great” Shea Cotton, with 0 Basketball skills & gettin’ a full ride scholarship. I would love for all Californians & Kevin Garnett who always stay glazing him ‘till this day, to comment on this.

@bhinohd891 3 месяца назад

where you at n where is he?

@jcchambers7896 3 месяца назад

He really should have a movie about him where he frm seriously u would never think he would be a number one pick s/o to him they dont make em like this no mo

@markdiego6024 3 месяца назад

I think mike bibby Jr#10 was the best player to come out of U of AZ

@mjnajr 3 месяца назад

Yo Gil is OD funny bro lol.

@makejesusfamousministries 3 месяца назад

K Mart was/is a beast!

@KLAK37 3 месяца назад

Real Shit 😂😂😂😂😂

@seensay2132 2 месяца назад

One home visit in 4 years 😂😂 Bruh was locked in and on a mission 💯

@user-xj4wi5gq4w 3 месяца назад

Im from Da Nati and i remember when K.Mart played for the Bearcats If you didn't get hurt that one year. The Bearcats probably would've won national championship 🏆

@drunkclown5412 3 месяца назад

I swear that woman said WOW like 100 times..

@TheStatisfiedOne 3 месяца назад

If not injured I really believe this guy could’ve been a 25.10.4 with like 1.5spg and 2bpg type of player. Potentially could guard all positions on the floor with a high flying game. That nets team would be crazy with Jkidd, Jefferson, kittles and a prime uninjured Kmartin.

@fv1005 3 месяца назад

KMart representing Dallas

@giovannichavez1709 3 месяца назад

Mccants that dude I wld ride wit and for as a homie but we wld argue guaranteed daily 😂 he the type to disagree wit u jus to argue 😂

@dariusstallings9058 3 месяца назад

Her “WoW’s” piss me off 🤣

@ray.bailey 3 месяца назад

Shout to my bro K Mart from the PG.

@DoahandDucepodcast 3 месяца назад

K Mart ran from the smoke at Temple. Probably would had been a better pro if he went to Temple

@aaronbrown4747 3 месяца назад

“WOWWW”

@Vorzilla 3 месяца назад

This is hilarious bc I played with Ruben at Rockfish and was supposed to team up with him at New Mexico 😭😭😭😭😭

@brettthomas6327 3 месяца назад

Kenyon Martin was the best college player maybe ever

@40lopezz 3 месяца назад

I guess Lew Alcindor aka Kareem Abdul jabbar didn’t exist.

@brettthomas6327 3 месяца назад

@@40lopezz bro I said one of

@40lopezz 3 месяца назад

@@brettthomas6327 you didn’t say one of read what you wrote.

@Zillamike21 3 месяца назад

Kenyon was bada$$

@christopherscurry3486 3 месяца назад

We need to hire Bob Huggins back now!..

@Ddonaldson 3 месяца назад

13:12 😂😂😂😂😂

@user-et8jg2hu8p 3 месяца назад

John Cheyney 5 am practice was a matter of fact. Lol Kenyon said heck no lol

@Munir9595 3 месяца назад

"WoOooOwWwW..." 😂😂 Shut up Sheryl

@gregoryporter8627 3 месяца назад

I don't blame him for leaving!! D-Town ain't what ppl from out of town think it is! We have the same issues every big city has! If you mind your business you should be good. Once you jump off the porch then the bs starts!

@bobbytatum84 3 месяца назад

Stay north of I-30. Better yet, stay north of I-635.

@jcchambers7896 3 месяца назад

I went to a hbcu in Oakcliff and man they don't play out there but u right mind your business stay outta stuff u ain't suppose to be in no problem

@bobbytatum84 3 месяца назад

@@jcchambers7896 Paul Quinn.

@jcchambers7896 3 месяца назад

@@bobbytatum84 definitely lol I ain't take a visit I was just happy i got accepted 🤣🤣🤣 I was shocked lol

@gregoryporter8627 3 месяца назад

@@bobbytatum84 Highland Hills lol

@untundro 3 месяца назад

Mcants fit every episode 😂

@quanm1230 3 месяца назад

50 in a half is insane 😂😂😂😂

@thejfrvshshow1785 3 месяца назад

He said basketball shouldn’t be played at 5am not talking shit but I immediately thought about Kobe …. Lol

@reekflare7342 3 месяца назад

12:20 or sumn,. Sidney Wickes, maybe❔

@JoshuaMitchell-bey7 3 месяца назад

I’d be sitting next to Sheryl ❤️😂

@MarcBrandMusic 3 месяца назад

Sidney Dean

@ShawnC.T. 3 месяца назад

Cincinnati wins the 2000 NCAA National Championship, if K Mart didn't break his leg in the Conference USA tournament, that was the season it should've happened...🤨

@N.A.M.P. 3 месяца назад

Kenyon Martin was blocking every f_ckin thing out the gym at UC.

@MrJjohnson7 3 месяца назад

Let you know how a minor decision can change you lineage !!!! I’m the 700th like btw 😂

@davehoward2774 3 месяца назад

Yo k mart and McCants been a problem😂😂 please give flowers now…. Never seen campus ??? And Natti was the ish😅😅😅😅and Tar Heels.. that’s ❤

@mical2great 3 месяца назад

Nobody gonna talk about the AIR MCCANTS making another comeback😂😂😂

@TheNamronTV 3 месяца назад

Gilbert is giving Kenyon that, that’s why you underachieved look on the low.

@deonm8448 3 месяца назад

If she says wow one more time

@philjwatson34 2 месяца назад

Rashard is super high

@kimhall4672 3 месяца назад

McCants dress like he 5’

@poloregal 3 месяца назад

Sheryl. Still love you. Can’t do no wrong in my eyes.

@moreycleveland2472 3 месяца назад

KENYA MARTIN DID YOU & BOB HUGGINS EVERY GO OUT DRINKING & GO TO STRIP JOINTS

@blacksuperman4159 2 месяца назад

Kenyon Martin the human eraser

@ericzoo6342 3 месяца назад

Kenyon is easily the greatest Bearcat of all time

@501Caution 3 месяца назад

Wait! Wasn't nothing positive in Dallas! WTF! I'm sorry but I have several successful family members in Dallas Tx! It's always something positive to do in Dallas. Now who you hang around different story.