Twitter reacts to Rockets debutant KJ Martin blocking Rudy Gobert on the edge

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Even though he’s only 6 feet six, Houston Rockets rookie KJ Martin is quickly becoming known for his inside defense and shot-blocking presence.

In January, the young Houston athlete rejected downtown Dallas Boban Marjanović, who is 7 feet 4 inches tall, right on the edge. Friday did the same with 7-foot, 2-foot Rudy Gobert, an All-Star with the Utah Jazz. Appropriately, Twitter users went crazy when he pulled it off. See below for a compilation of the best reactions on social media.

Martin is the son of Kenyon Martin, a 15-year NBA veteran and No. 1 overall pick in the 2000 draft. As such, young Martin continues to learn professionally. Still, like his 20-year-old teammate Kevin Porter Jr., his development offers Rockets wrestling fans something to look forward to in what would otherwise feel like a lost season. Houston (11-24) came in Friday with 14 straight losses, which is their longest slip since 2000.

In recent weeks, Martin has averaged 17.5 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 31.5 minutes per game during a G-League stay with Houston affiliate Rio Grande Valley. Vipers. With the hope of the parent team’s playoffs becoming extremely remote, their development should become a clear priority as the 2020-21 season progresses.

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