Kenyon Martin Jr. is the type of dunker that can absorb contact and keep elevating. The Houston Rockets rookie cuts baseline to take a feed from a teammate then leaps way up to challenge Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins at the rim on March 16, 2021.

Kenyon Martin Jr.

Kenyon Martin Jr. cuts along baseline for one-handed dunk

Driving right at Myles Turner for a dunk attempt tends to lead to unforgiving blocks — but Kenyon Martin Jr. envisioned a different ending. The third-year Houston Rockets forward shows no fear after Jalen Green hits him in stride with an outlet pass as Martin Jr. uses his downhill momentum to gain quick access to the lane before landing a highlight-reel dunk over the Indiana Pacers premier shot blocker, who has twice led the league in blocks per game. The throwdown was part of a 12-point, eight-rebound effort for Martin Jr. on November 18, 2022. 

Kenyon Martin Jr. plants transition slam on rim protector

Like father, like son. Kenyon Martin Jr. puts his athleticism on display against the Orlando Magic, exhibiting extreme hustle on the defensive end by racing the length of the court and recording a devastating chasedown block. The Houston Rockets forward helped his squad snap a six-game losing streak with a huge night off the bench, tallying 21 points, four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and four three-pointers in a much-needed 134-127 road triumph on November 7, 2022.

Kenyon Martin Jr. pins transition dunk attempt off glass

Kenyon Martin Jr. has the audacity to challenge any rim protector and the hang-time to emerge on top. The Houston Rockets rookie drives baseline against the Charlotte Hornets then rises up to throw down a two-handed slam despite a challenge at the hoop on March 24, 2021.

Kenyon Martin Jr. slips baseline for two-hand slam through challenge at the rim

With a rare combination of supreme athleticism and finishing power, Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. is a nightly candidate for a Top Shot Moment. Martin Jr. fills the lane perfectly on the break and gets impressive elevation on a dynamic lefty slam at the end of the third quarter. Martin’s momentum shifting plays contributed to an impressive 114-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets on December 8, 2021.

Kenyon Martin Jr. runs the floor for transition slam at end of quarter

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Kenyon Martin Jr.

Kenyon Martin Jr.

Kenyon Martin Jr.

Kenyon Martin Jr.

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