Anthony Martin (basketball)
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Anthony Martin is a British
professional basketball
player, who played for the Plymouth Raiders
in the British Basketball League
.
began his career with the BBL Championship winning Chester Jets team of the 2004/05
season, making his debut in a home match against Sheffield Sharks
on October 1, 2004. He also helped the team to the Play-off final that season, eventually losing to Newcastle Eagles
, 75-78.
By his second season, he had commanded a place in the starting five, and averaging an impressive 66% on free-throws and 55% from the floor, whilst also tallying 7.38 points in 23.72 minutes-per-game. Sadly, Martin missed the 2006/07 season
through injury, but after fully recovering was announced as a surprise signing for the Plymouth Raiders
during the 2007 close season, ironically coming in as a replacement for long-term injured captain Gavin Love
.
He quickly filled the void left by Love, and although faced some stiff competition from fellow new guard signing Brody Bishop
and long-serving Raider Allister Gall
, cemented his place in the first team. His blistering pace is the cornerstone of his game, and Raiders' head coach has claimed him to be the fastest player in the league, while other comparisons to NBA star Chris Paul
have also been drawn.
For the start of the 09-10 season Anthony signed for Worcester Wolves however things did not seem to work out for him as part of new coach Chuck Evans
' team. Upon being released from his contract (by mutual consent) coach Gary Stronach moved quickly to secure Anthony's return to the South West's premiere basketball club.
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professional basketball
Basketball
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player, who played for the Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
in the British Basketball League
British Basketball League
The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy....
.
Biography
The 6 ft tall point guardPoint guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
began his career with the BBL Championship winning Chester Jets team of the 2004/05
British Basketball League 2004-05
The 2004-2005 season was the 18th campaign in the history of the British Basketball League, which commenced on October 2, 2004, and ended with Newcastle Eagles' win in the Play-off Final on May 1, 2005...
season, making his debut in a home match against Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks, officially named One Health Sheffield Sharks due to sponsorship, is a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, England. Sharks currently play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at English Institute of Sport - Sheffield...
on October 1, 2004. He also helped the team to the Play-off final that season, eventually losing to Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
, 75-78.
By his second season, he had commanded a place in the starting five, and averaging an impressive 66% on free-throws and 55% from the floor, whilst also tallying 7.38 points in 23.72 minutes-per-game. Sadly, Martin missed the 2006/07 season
British Basketball League 2006-07
The 2006-07 season, the 20th since its establishment of the British Basketball League, started on September 29, 2006 when reigning champions Newcastle Eagles began with a 85-83 loss away to Sheffield Sharks....
through injury, but after fully recovering was announced as a surprise signing for the Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
during the 2007 close season, ironically coming in as a replacement for long-term injured captain Gavin Love
Gavin Love
Gavin Love is a former British professional basketball player and current head coach for his hometown club Plymouth Raiders of the British Basketball League ....
.
He quickly filled the void left by Love, and although faced some stiff competition from fellow new guard signing Brody Bishop
Brody Bishop
Brody Bishop is a Canadian-British professional basketball player, currently playing for the Bristol Flyers the English Basketball League ....
and long-serving Raider Allister Gall
Allister Gall
Allister Gall is a British professional basketball player, who played for the Plymouth Raiders in the British Basketball League.- Biography :...
, cemented his place in the first team. His blistering pace is the cornerstone of his game, and Raiders' head coach has claimed him to be the fastest player in the league, while other comparisons to NBA star Chris Paul
Chris Paul
Christopher Emmanuel Paul is an American professional basketball point guard for the New Orleans Hornets.Paul was born and raised in North Carolina. Despite only playing two varsity basketball seasons in high school, he was a McDonald's All-American and accepted a scholarship with nearby Wake...
have also been drawn.
For the start of the 09-10 season Anthony signed for Worcester Wolves however things did not seem to work out for him as part of new coach Chuck Evans
Chuck Evans (basketball)
Charles "Chuck" Lee Evans is a retired American professional basketball player, and current coach of British team Worcester Wolves....
' team. Upon being released from his contract (by mutual consent) coach Gary Stronach moved quickly to secure Anthony's return to the South West's premiere basketball club.