Brian Martin (basketball)
American basketball player (1962–2025)
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Brian Martin (August 18, 1962 – August 15, 2025) was an American professional basketball player, who had a brief career in the NBA. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he attended Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 18, 1962 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 2025 (aged 62) Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Northwest (Wichita, Kansas) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1984: 9th round, 185th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Indiana Pacers |
| Playing career | 1984–1994 |
| Positions | Power forward, small forward |
| Number | 35, 21 |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1985 | Tampa Bay Thrillers |
| 1985 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1986 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1988–1989 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1989 | Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets |
| 1989–1991 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1993–1994 | Omaha Racers |
| 1993–1994 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Martin, a 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), 212 lb (96 kg) forward, was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 185th overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft.[1] His only NBA season (1985–86) was split with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Seattle SuperSonics.
He also had a lengthy career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 252 games over six seasons, he averaged 9.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He played for the Tampa Bay/Rapid City Thrillers, Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets, Columbus Horizon, Omaha Racers, and Fort Wayne Fury, winning a league championship with Tampa Bay in 1985. His best year was the 1985–86 season, when he averaged 11.9 points and 11.6 rebounds per game for Tampa Bay, earning All-CBA Second Team and All-Defensive First Team honors.[2][3]
Martin died on August 15, 2025, at the age of 62.[4]
Career statistics
| 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 |
NBA
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