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Darrick Martin

Personal information
Born	(1971-03-06) March 6, 1971 (age 54) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
High school	St. Anthony (Long Beach, California)
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
As player:
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
As coach:
2016–2018	Reno Bighorns
Career highlights and awards
CBA champion (2003) CBA Playoff/Finals MVP (2003) All-CBA First Team (1995) First-team Parade All-American (1988)
Career NBA statistics
Points	3,525 (6.9 ppg)
Rebounds	588 (1.1 rpg)
Assists	1,475 (2.9 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States FIBA Americas U18 Championship Gold 1990 Montevideo Team competition

Darrick David Martin (born March 6, 1971) is an American basketball coach and a former professional player. He played basketball for over ten years. During his career, he played in both the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 2003, he won the CBA Playoffs MVP award. He even played for the famous Harlem Globetrotters! Later, he became a coach for the Reno Bighorns in the NBA G League.

High School & College Basketball Journey

High School Achievements

Darrick Martin was a star 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 was also chosen for the prestigious McDonald's All-American Team. This team features the best high school basketball players in the country.

Playing for UCLA

Martin earned a full scholarship to the UCLA. He played for the UCLA Bruins basketball team from 1988 to 1992. He played alongside future NBA players like Don MacLean and Tracy Murray. As a quick point guard, he was excellent at passing and stealing the ball. When he finished college in 1992, he was second in UCLA history for both assists (636) and steals (179). He averaged 9.3 points and 4.9 assists during his four years at UCLA.

Darrick Martin's Professional Career

Starting in the CBA

Darrick Martin was not chosen in the NBA draft. So, he began his professional career in the CBA. He played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. There, 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.

First NBA Chances with Minnesota

In February 1995, Martin got his first chance in the NBA. He signed two short contracts with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He later returned to the Timberwolves for the 2003–04 NBA season. He played as a backup point guard during that time.

Playing for the Vancouver Grizzlies

At the start of the 1995–96 NBA season, Martin joined the Vancouver Grizzlies. He signed as a free agent. However, he was traded back to the Minnesota Timberwolves just two months later. In these early NBA seasons, he averaged about seven points per game.

Time with the Los Angeles Clippers

Martin signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in 1996. He stayed with the team for three seasons. In his first two seasons with the Clippers, he averaged ten points per game. He also played in all 82 games each year. He returned to the Clippers for the 2004-05 NBA season.

Joining the Sacramento Kings

After his contract with the Clippers ended, Martin 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."

CBA Championship Win

In 2003, Darrick Martin achieved a big win in the CBA. He won a Continental Basketball Association championship with the Yakima Sun Kings. This was a major highlight of his career outside the NBA.

Years with the Toronto Raptors

Martin signed with the Toronto Raptors for the 2005-06 NBA season. His main job with the Raptors was to help guide the younger players. He mentored point guards like T. J. Ford and José Calderón.

One memorable moment was a three-point shot he made on November 29, 2006. The Raptors were far behind the Dallas Mavericks. With only a second left, Martin shot a three-pointer and made it. This shot helped the Raptors keep their streak of consecutive games with a three-pointer alive. He was with the Raptors for two and a half seasons. After leaving the team, he stayed on as an informal assistant coach.

Later Work in Basketball

Working with the Timberwolves

In November 2009, Martin went back to his first NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. He worked as the assistant director of player development. In this role, he helped young players improve their skills.

Coaching College Basketball

In 2012, Martin became an assistant coach for the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team. He worked under head coach Steve Lavin. This was his first step into college coaching.

Radio Analyst for UCLA

On October 27, 2015, it was announced that Martin would be a radio analyst. He joined the UCLA Bruins IMG Sports network. He provided commentary for UCLA basketball games.

Head Coach for Reno Bighorns

On June 22, 2016, Darrick Martin was named the head coach of the Reno Bighorns. This team was part of the NBA Development League (now the NBA G League). He coached the team for two seasons. When the team moved and became the Stockton Kings, he was not kept on as coach.

See also

In Spanish: Darrick Martin para niños