Darrick Martin facts for kids
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| Born | March 6, 1971 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
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| High school | St. Anthony (Long Beach, California) |
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| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | |||||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||||
| College | UCLA (1988–1992) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1994–2009 | |||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2016–2018 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
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| 1994–1995 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | |||||||||||||
| 1995 | Minnesota Timberwolves | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Vancouver Grizzlies | |||||||||||||
| 1996 | Minnesota Timberwolves | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1999 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||
| 2001 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 2002 | Avtodor Saratov | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Yakima Sun Kings | |||||||||||||
| 2003 | Harlem Globetrotters | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | |||||||||||||
| 2004 | Minnesota Timberwolves | |||||||||||||
| 2005 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Toronto Raptors | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | Los Angeles Lightning | |||||||||||||
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| 2016–2018 | Reno Bighorns | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 3,525 (6.9 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 588 (1.1 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 1,475 (2.9 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Darrick David Martin, born on March 6, 1971, is an American basketball coach and former player. He played basketball for over ten years in different leagues, including the NBA. He even played for the famous Harlem Globetrotters in 2003! Later, Darrick became a coach, most recently leading the Reno Bighorns in the NBA G League.
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Darrick Martin's Early Basketball Journey
High School and College Success
Darrick Martin was a fantastic player in high school. He attended St. Anthony High School. As a senior, he was named a First-Team All-American by Parade magazine. He also joined the special McDonald's High School All-American team.
Darrick earned a full scholarship to UCLA. He played for the UCLA Bruins from 1988 to 1992. He was a quick point guard and played alongside future NBA stars. By the time he finished college, he was second in UCLA history for both assists and steals. He averaged 9.3 points and 4.9 assists during his college career. In his junior year, he led the Pac-10 in assists.
Darrick Martin's Professional Basketball Career
Starting Out: Pre-NBA and Early NBA Teams
Even though Darrick was a great college player, no NBA team drafted him in 1992. So, he started his professional career in the CBA with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He was one of the league's top scorers, averaging 21 points per game. In 1995, he was named to the CBA All-League Second Team.
His strong play earned him a chance in the NBA. He signed two short contracts with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995. He later returned to the Timberwolves in 2003 as a backup player.
Playing for the Vancouver Grizzlies
At the start of the 1995–96 NBA season, Darrick signed with the Vancouver Grizzlies. But after only two months, the Grizzlies traded him back to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In these first two NBA seasons, he averaged about seven points per game.
Time with the Los Angeles Clippers
In 1996, Darrick joined the Los Angeles Clippers. He stayed with them for three seasons. During his first two seasons with the Clippers, he played in all 82 games and averaged ten points per game. He returned to the Clippers for the 2004–05 season.
Playing for the Sacramento Kings
After his contract with the Clippers ended, Darrick signed with the Sacramento Kings. He played for the Kings for two years. On March 6, 2000, he scored 11 points in just two minutes during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. His teammates gave him the nickname "The Domino."
Joining the Toronto Raptors
Darrick signed with the Toronto Raptors for the 2005–06 season. His main job with the Raptors was to help guide the younger players on the team.
One memorable moment was on November 29, 2006. The Raptors were losing badly to the Dallas Mavericks. With only a second left, Darrick shot a 3-pointer that went in! This shot helped the Raptors keep their streak of consecutive games with a 3-pointer alive. He left the Raptors in March 2008 but stayed with the team as an informal assistant coach.
Darrick Martin's NBA Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1994–95 | Minnesota | 34 | 9 | 23.6 | .408 | .184 | .877 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 1.0 | .0 | 7.5 |
| 1995–96 | Vancouver | 24 | 0 | 16.8 | .450 | .227 | .826 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 1.1 | .0 | 6.7 |
| 1995–96 | Minnesota | 35 | 16 | 21.3 | .381 | .319 | .851 | 1.3 | 4.5 | .7 | .1 | 7.3 |
| 1996–97 | L.A. Clippers | 82 | 64 | 22.2 | .407 | .389 | .872 | 1.4 | 4.1 | .7 | .0 | 10.9 |
| 1997–98 | L.A. Clippers | 82* | 63 | 28.0 | .377 | .365 | .848 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | .1 | 10.3 |
| 1998–99 | L.A. Clippers | 37 | 25 | 25.4 | .367 | .292 | .803 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 1.2 | .1 | 8.0 |
| 1999–00 | Sacramento | 71 | 1 | 12.6 | .380 | .306 | .824 | .6 | 1.7 | .4 | .0 | 5.7 |
| 2000–01 | Sacramento | 31 | 0 | 5.6 | .382 | .519 | .886 | .5 | .5 | .2 | .0 | 3.3 |
| 2001–02 | Dallas | 3 | 0 | 7.5 | .000 | .000 | .500 | .3 | 1.0 | .7 | .0 | .3 |
| 2003–04 | Minnesota | 16 | 0 | 10.7 | .299 | .231 | 1.000 | .4 | 1.4 | .1 | .1 | 3.4 |
| 2004–05 | L.A. Clippers | 11 | 0 | 17.3 | .320 | .278 | .625 | .9 | 2.5 | .5 | .0 | 3.8 |
| 2005–06 | Toronto | 40 | 0 | 8.5 | .351 | .400 | .750 | .5 | 1.4 | .4 | .0 | 2.6 |
| 2006–07 | Toronto | 31 | 0 | 7.1 | .351 | .351 | .714 | .4 | 1.4 | .1 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 2007–08 | Toronto | 17 | 0 | 8.3 | .233 | .125 | .833 | .4 | 1.2 | .4 | .0 | 1.6 |
| Career | 514 | 178 | 17.8 | .382 | .340 | .843 | 1.1 | 2.9 | .7 | .0 | 6.9 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1997 | L.A. Clippers | 3 | 3 | 25.7 | .440 | .556 | .667 | .7 | 4.3 | .0 | .0 | 11.0 |
| 2000 | Sacramento | 2 | 0 | 10.5 | .333 | .333 | .750 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | 5.0 |
| 2001 | Sacramento | 2 | 0 | 4.5 | .000 | .000 | – | .0 | 1.5 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2004 | Minnesota | 16 | 3 | 11.4 | .275 | .300 | .800 | .9 | 1.4 | .3 | .0 | 3.1 |
| 2007 | Toronto | 2 | 0 | 4.1 | .000 | .000 | 1.000 | .5 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 1.0 |
| Career | 25 | 6 | 11.9 | .301 | .333 | .771 | .8 | 1.7 | .2 | .0 | 3.8 | |
Darrick Martin's Coaching and Other Roles
After his playing career, Darrick Martin moved into coaching and other basketball-related jobs.
Assistant Director and Coach Roles
In November 2009, Darrick went back to his first NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. He worked as the assistant director of player development. This job involved helping players improve their skills.
In 2012, Darrick became an assistant coach for the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team. He worked under head coach Steve Lavin.
Radio Analyst and Head Coach
On October 27, 2015, it was announced that Darrick would be the radio analyst for the UCLA Bruins. He would talk about the games on the radio.
On June 22, 2016, Darrick Martin was named the head coach of the Reno Bighorns. This team plays in the NBA Development League, which is now called the NBA G League. He coached the team until it moved and became the Stockton Kings.
See also
In Spanish: Darrick Martin para niños
