Kenyon Martin on Being an NBA Tough Guy, Fights, & His Son in The NBA

In this episode of Above The Rim, Dwight Howard sits down with former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin to dive into his journey from a rough neighborhood in Michigan to becoming the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. Kenyon shares how he fell in love with basketball, his path to the University of Cincinnati, and the hard work that led him to the league. Dwight and Kenyon also break down the differences between their era and today’s NBA, debating how the game has changed and whether today’s league is softer. Kenyon then opens up about his son, Kenyon Martin Jr., and what it’s been like watching him carve his own path in the NBA. He reflects on guiding his son through the game and the lessons he’s passed down. About DH12 Above the Rim: Above it all without the ball, Dwight Howard elevates the conversation past sports to the game of life. Through authentic storytelling, engaging, transparent, and humorous conversations with no judgment. #DwightHoward #NBA #DH12AboveTheRim #BasketballPodcast Welcome to a safe place where we Hear no evil. ❗️ 🙉 ❗️ See no evil. ❗️ 🙈 ❗️ Speak no evil ❗️ 🙊 ❗️ 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive content and interviews 1️⃣ [Above the Rim Social Media](https://www.youtube.com/@Dwighthoward.AboveTheRim) - YouTube: [Subscribe Now](https://www.youtube.com/@Dwighthoward.AboveTheRim) - Instagram: [Follow Me](https://www.instagram.com/DH12abovetherim) - Facebook: [Like and Follow](https://www.facebook.com/D12.AboveTheRim) - Reddit Community: [Join us](https://www.reddit.com/r/d12abovetherim) Dwight’s Social Media: - Instagram: [Check it out](https://www.instagram.com/dwighthoward/) - Twitter/X: [Stay Updated](https://twitter.com/dwighthoward/) - Facebook: [Connect with Me](https://www.facebook.com/DwightHoward) - Snapchat: [Add Me](https://www.snapchat.com/add/reeldeeldeebo12) - TikTok: [Get Entertained](https://www.tiktok.com/@dareeldwight12) Sniper J0nes Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SolePurpose?si=lOg8Qp_O5U6AVDB8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sniperj0nes?igsh=YThlZm51aWU2ZW9x Mu Real socials YouTube : https://youtu.be/1QvgT4XJ2vE?si=qWKPTjhkoy9YztkG Instagram: @mu_reaaal https://www.instagram.com/mu_reaaal?igsh=YW1xNGphN3IzaWd4 TikTok: @mu_real https://www.tiktok.com/@mu_real?_t=8jH5YlU45HS&_r=1 Snapchat: Mu_real Twitter: Mu_real TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@canibereal?_t=8jrsLA90jWd&_r=1 Remember to subscribe for more exclusive content and interviews. Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dwighthoward/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwightHoward Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/reeldeeldeebo12 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dareeldwight12 Timestamps: 0:00 intro 1:52 growing up in michigan and playing basketball 6:14 why kenyon went to cincinnati 9:01 high school atmosphere 14:25 dominating in college 21:32 being the #1 pick in the nba draft 25:37 kenyons era of basketball, nba tough guy 34:18 todays era of basketball 36:51 what kenyon would change about his career 42:57 how life changing going to the nba is 48:37 the hidden traps of being in the nba 53:25 kenyon on his son in the nba and guiding him