Cartier Martin

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Cartier Martin

| image = Cartier Martin Wizards.jpg

| caption = Martin with the Wizards in 2011

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 7

| weight_lb = 220

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1984|11|20}}

| birth_place = Crockett, Texas, U.S.

| high_school = Nimitz (Houston, Texas)

| college = Kansas State (2003–2007)

| draft_year = 2007

| career_start = 2007

| career_end = 2017

| career_number = 1, 20, 15, 35

| career_position = Small forward / shooting guard

| years1 = 2007–2008

| team1 = Antalya BB

| years2 = 2008–2009

| team2 = Iowa Energy

| years3 = {{nbay|2008|end}}

| team3 = Charlotte Bobcats

| years4 = 2009

| team4 = Benetton Treviso

| years5 = 2009–2010

| team5 = Iowa Energy

| years6 = {{nbay|2009|end}}

| team6 = Golden State Warriors

| years7 = 2010

| team7 = Iowa Energy

| years8 = {{nbay|2009|end}}–{{nbay|2011|start}}

| team8 = Washington Wizards

| years9 = 2011–2012

| team9 = Jilin Northeast Tigers

| years10 = 2012

| team10 = Iowa Energy

| years11 = {{nbay|2012|full=y}}

| team11 = Washington Wizards

| years12 = {{nbay|2013|full=y}}

| team12 = Atlanta Hawks

| years13 = {{nbay|2013|end}}

| team13 = Chicago Bulls

| years14 = {{nbay|2013|end}}

| team14 = Atlanta Hawks

| years15 = {{nbay|2014|full=y}}

| team15 = Detroit Pistons

| years16 = 2015–2017

| team16 = Iowa Energy

| years17 = 2017

| team17 = Windy City Bulls

| years18 = 2017

| team18 = SAN-EN NeoPhoenix

| highlights =

NBA D-League All-Star (2010)
All-NBA D-League Third Team (2009)
Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year (2007)
2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2006, 2007)
Fourth-team Parade All-American (2003)

| bbr = martica01

}}

Cartier Alexander Martin ({{IPAc-en|k|ɑr|'|t|iː|eɪ}} {{respell|kar|TEE|ay}};{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3HRi7_fjBg |title=How to Pronounce Cartier Martin |date=2014-04-08 |last=Pronunciation |access-date=2024-06-12 |via=YouTube}} born November 20, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Kansas State.

College career

He spent his college career at Kansas State University and is one of the top all-time scoring leaders at the school. His first three seasons he was coached by Jim Wooldridge and his senior year he was coached by Bob Huggins.

Professional career

After his senior season, he entered the 2007 NBA draft but went undrafted. In his first professional year, he went overseas to play for the Turkish Basketball League's Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi. After one season in Europe, he was selected in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 2008 NBA Development League Draft by the Iowa Energy.

On January 29, 2009, he was signed to a 10-day contract by the Charlotte Bobcats,{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_martin_090129.html|title=Bobcats Sign Cartier Martin|work=NBA.com|date=January 29, 2009|accessdate=January 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203182203/http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_martin_090129.html|archive-date=February 3, 2009|url-status=dead}} having averaged 20.6 points per game in 21 games with the Iowa Energy. He was named to the 2009 D-League All-Star Game, although he did not compete owing to his status with the Bobcats.

He was signed by the Bobcats to a second 10-day contract on February 8, and then signed for the rest of the season on February 18, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_martin_090218.html|title=Bobcats Sign Cartier Martin for Remainder of the Season|work=NBA.com|date=February 18, 2009|accessdate=February 18, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223002750/http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_martin_090218.html|archive-date=February 23, 2009|url-status=dead}}

In July 2009, he was signed by the Italian league outfit Benetton Treviso to a 2-year contract.{{cite news|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/italy/serie-a/78147/benetton-inks-cartier-martin.html|title=Benetton inks Cartier Martin|work=Sportando.com|date=July 17, 2009|accessdate=July 17, 2009}} He returned to the Iowa Energy in December 2009.

On January 10, 2010, Martin was signed to a 10-day contract by the Golden State Warriors.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/iowa/martin_100110.html|title=Warriors Sign Cartier Martin To GATORADE Call-Up|work=NBA.com|date=January 10, 2010|accessdate=January 10, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219112145/http://www.nba.com/dleague/iowa/martin_100110.html|archive-date=February 19, 2014|url-status=dead}} After his second 10-day expired, he returned to the Iowa Energy of the NBA D-League.{{cite news|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Cartier-Martin/Summary/1196|title=Cartier Martin Player Profile – RealGM|work=InsideHoops.com|accessdate=March 30, 2010}} On March 30, Martin signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards.{{cite news|url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=5649|title=Wizards sign Cartier Martin to 10-day contract|work=InsideHoops.com|date=March 30, 2010|accessdate=March 30, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220160645/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=5649|archive-date=February 20, 2014|url-status=dead}} On April 9, he signed with the Wizards for the rest of their season.{{cite news|url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=5705|title=Wizards sign Cartier Martin for rest of season|work=InsideHoops.com|date=April 9, 2010|accessdate=April 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220155016/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=5705|archive-date=February 20, 2014|url-status=dead}}

In August 2010, Martin was invited by the Wizards to their training camp for the 2010–11 season.{{cite news|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/206203/Wizards-Invite-Hudson-Martin-To-Camp|title=Wizards Invite Hudson, Martin To Camp|work=RealGM.com|date=August 29, 2011|accessdate=August 29, 2011}} On April 6, 2011, he was waived by the Wizards.{{cite news|url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=7452|title=Wizards re-sign Othyus Jeffers, sign Larry Owens|work=InsideHoops.com|date=April 6, 2011|accessdate=April 6, 2011}} On July 10, he signed with Jilin Northeast Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association.{{cite news|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/asia/88615/cartier-martin-pens-a-deal-in-china-with-jilin-northeastern-tigers.html|title=Cartier Martin pens a deal in China with Jilin NorthEastern Tigers|work=Sportando.com|date=July 10, 2011|accessdate=July 10, 2011}}

After playing in China, Martin returned to the Iowa Energy on March 4, 2012.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/iowa/energy_resign_cartier_martin_2012_03_06.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910072730/http://www.nba.com/dleague/iowa/energy_resign_cartier_martin_2012_03_06.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 10, 2012|title=IOWA ENERGY RE-SIGN CARTIER MARTIN|work=NBA.com|date=March 4, 2012|accessdate=March 4, 2012}} On March 28, he was signed by the Wizards on a 10-day contract.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/wizards_sign_martin_0328.html|title=WIZARDS SIGN MARTIN TO 10-DAY CONTRACT|work=NBA.com|date=March 28, 2012|accessdate=March 28, 2012}}

On July 12, 2012, Martin re-signed with the Wizards.{{cite news|url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=10483|title=Wizards re-sign Cartier Martin|work=InsideHoops.com|date=July 12, 2012|accessdate=July 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220154031/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=10483|archive-date=February 20, 2014|url-status=dead}}

On October 15, 2013, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks.{{cite news|url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14546|title=Atlanta Hawks sign Cartier Martin|work=InsideHoops.com|date=October 15, 2013|accessdate=October 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016052107/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14546|archive-date=October 16, 2013|url-status=dead}} On January 7, 2014, he was waived by the Hawks. In 25 games, he averaged 6.6 points per game.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-request-waivers-cartier-martin|title=HAWKS REQUEST WAIVERS ON CARTIER MARTIN|work=NBA.com|date=January 7, 2014|accessdate=January 7, 2014}} On January 10, he signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-sign-cartier-martin-10-day-contract.html|title=BULLS SIGN CARTIER MARTIN TO 10-DAY CONTRACT|work=NBA.com|date=January 10, 2014|accessdate=January 10, 2014}} On January 20, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Bulls.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-sign-martin-second-10-day-contract-0.html|title=BULLS SIGN MARTIN TO SECOND 10-DAY CONTRACT|work=NBA.com|date=January 20, 2014|accessdate=January 20, 2014}} He was subsequently not signed for the rest of season after his second 10-day contract expired.{{cite news|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/231726/Cartier-Martin-Wont-Be-Re-Signed-By-Bulls|title=Cartier Martin Won't Be Re-Signed By Bulls|work=RealGM.com|date=January 30, 2014|accessdate=January 30, 2014}} On February 1, Martin signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-sign-cartier-martin-10-day-contract-0|title=ATLANTA HAWKS SIGN CARTIER MARTIN TO 10-DAY CONTRACT|work=NBA.com|date=February 1, 2014|accessdate=February 1, 2014}} On February 11, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Hawks.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-cartier-martin-second-10-day-contract|title=HAWKS SIGN CARTIER MARTIN TO SECOND 10-DAY CONTRACT|work=NBA.com|date=February 11, 2014|accessdate=February 11, 2014}} On February 21, he signed with the Hawks for the rest of the season.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-cartier-martin-remainder-season|title=HAWKS SIGN CARTIER MARTIN FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON|work=NBA.com|date=February 21, 2014|accessdate=February 21, 2014}}

On August 18, 2014, Martin signed with the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/pistons-sign-free-agent-forward-cartier-martin-and-center-aaron-gray|title=Pistons Sign Free Agent Forward Cartier Martin and Center Aaron Gray|date=August 18, 2014|work=NBA.com|accessdate=October 23, 2015}} In 23 games during the 2014–15 season with Detroit, Martin averaged 1.6 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 8.6 minutes per game.{{cite news|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/23/detroit-pistons-roster-cartier-martin/74453960/|title=Pistons waive three players, including Cartier Martin|first1=Vince|last1=Ellis|first2=James|last2=Jahnke|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=October 23, 2015|accessdate=October 23, 2015}} On June 1, 2015, he exercised his player option for the 2015–16 season with the Pistons worth $1.27 million.{{cite web|last=Walder|first=Chris|url=https://www.thescore.com/news/773556|title=Report: Pistons' Cartier Martin exercising 2015-16 player option|date=June 1, 2015|work=TheScore.com|accessdate=October 22, 2015}}{{cite news|last=Foster|first=Terry|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/06/02/cartier-martin-takes-option-will-return-pistons/28352107/|title=Cartier Martin takes option, will return to Pistons|date=June 2, 2015|newspaper=The Detroit News|accessdate=July 6, 2015}} On October 23, 2015, he was waived by the Pistons.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-waive-martin-thomas-and-bachynski|title=Detroit Pistons Waive Martin, Thomas and Bachynski|first=Keith|last=Langlois|date=October 23, 2015|work=NBA.com|accessdate=October 23, 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/23/detroit-pistons-roster-cartier-martin/74453960/|title=Pistons waive three players, including Cartier Martin|first1=Vince|last1=Ellis|first2=James|last2=Jahnke|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=October 23, 2015|accessdate=October 23, 2015}} On October 31, he was selected by the Iowa Energy with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Development League draft.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/2015-nba-d-league-draft-board/|title=2015 NBA D-League Draft Board|date=October 31, 2015|work=NBA.com|accessdate=October 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022072934/http://dleague.nba.com/news/2015-nba-d-league-draft-board/|archive-date=October 22, 2016|url-status=dead}} On January 12, 2016, he was waived by Iowa.{{cite web|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/dleague/teams/Iowa-Energy/4/Transaction_History/2016|title=2015-2016 Iowa Energy Transactions History|work=RealGM.com|accessdate=January 16, 2016}}

On October 29, 2016, Martin was reacquired by the Iowa Energy.{{cite web|url=http://iowa.dleague.nba.com/news/energy-announce-returning-affiliate-tryout-players-2/|title=Energy Announce Returning, Affiliate and Tryout Players|work=NBA.com|date=October 29, 2016|accessdate=October 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216050317/http://iowa.dleague.nba.com/news/energy-announce-returning-affiliate-tryout-players-2/|archive-date=February 16, 2017|url-status=dead}} On March 17, 2017, Martin was waived by the Energy.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/iowaenergy/status/842870866358779907|title=TEAM NEWS: The Iowa Energy announced today that forward Cartier Martin has been released.|work=twitter.com|date=March 17, 2017|accessdate=March 17, 2017}} Three days later, he was acquired by the Windy City Bulls.{{cite web|url=http://windycity.dleague.nba.com/news/windy-city-bulls-acquire-cartier-martin/|title=WINDY CITY BULLS ACQUIRE CARTIER MARTIN|work=NBA.com|date=March 20, 2017|accessdate=March 21, 2017}}

= The Basketball Tournament (TBT) (2017–present) =

In the summer of 2017, Martin played in The Basketball Tournament on ESPN for The Stickmen. He competed for the $2 million prize, and for The Stickmen, he averaged 16.5 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game. Martin helped take The Stickmen to the second round of the tournament, where they then lost to Team Challenge ALS 87–73.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetournament.com/bracket|title=Bracket {{!}} The Basketball Tournament|website=www.thetournament.com|language=en|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-date=2019-05-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514091135/https://www.thetournament.com/bracket|url-status=dead}}

NBA career statistics

=Regular season=

| align="left" | {{nbay|2008}}

| align="left" | Charlotte

| 33 || 1 || 8.1 || .364 || .303 || .800 || 1.0 || .4 || .2 || .1 || 2.6

| align="left" | {{nbay|2009}}

| align="left" | Golden State

| 10 || 2 || 27.6 || .364 || .323 || .762 || 4.7 || .9 || .8 || .0 || 9.0

| align="left" | {{nbay|2009}}

| align="left" | Washington

| 8 || 0 || 14.3 || .375 || .389 || .889 || 2.6 || .9 || .4 || .1 || 6.4

| align="left" | {{nbay|2010}}

| align="left" | Washington

| 52 || 1 || 10.4 || .390 || .394 || .700 || 1.4 || .3 || .3 || .1 || 4.0

| align="left" | {{nbay|2011}}

| align="left" | Washington

| 17 || 2 || 23.0 || .440 || .387 || .579 || 3.4 || .6 || .6 || .1 || 9.3

| align="left" | {{nbay|2012}}

| align="left" | Washington

| 41 || 3 || 16.9 || .381 || .397 || .714 || 2.4 || .5 || .5 || .1 || 6.6

| align="left" | {{nbay|2013}}

| align="left" | Atlanta

| 53 || 6 || 15.5 || .414 || .384 || .754 || 2.0 || .6 || .5 || .1 || 5.9

| align="left" | {{nbay|2013}}

| align="left" | Chicago

| 6 || 0 || 8.0 || .625 || .600 || .500 || .8 || .3 || .2 || .0 || 2.5

| align="left" | {{nbay|2014}}

| align="left" | Detroit

| 23 || 0 || 8.6 || .283 || .182 || .000 || .9 || .5 || .1 || .0 || 1.6

| align="left" | Career

| align="left" |

| 243 || 15 || 13.8 || .392 || .372 || .729 || 1.9 || .5 || .4 || .1 || 5.1

=Playoffs=

| style="text-align:left;"| 2014

| style="text-align:left;"| Atlanta

| 3 || 0 || 15.0 || .667 || .000 || .000 || 3.0 || 0.0 || 2.0 || 0.0 || 4.0

| style="text-align:left;"| Career

| style="text-align:left;"|

| 3 || 0 || 15.0 || .667 || .000 || .000 || 3.0 || 0.0 || 2.0 || 0.0 || 4.0

Personal life

In 2011, it was reported that Martin had lost $374,000 in a ponzi scheme.{{cite web|first=Pablo |last=Torre |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/pablo_torre/07/26/Salinas.investment.scandal/index.html |title=NBA players, college hoops coaches embroiled in investment scandal |work=sportsillustrated.cnn.com |date=July 26, 2011 |accessdate=July 26, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120101202217/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/pablo_torre/07/26/Salinas.investment.scandal/index.html |archivedate=January 1, 2012 }}

References

External links

{{basketball stats |nba=201858 |bbr=m/martica01}}
[http://www.nba.com/draft2007/profiles/CartierMartin.html NBA.com Draft Profile]
[https://www.tblstat.net/player/1403 TBLStat.net Profile]

Category:1984 births

Category:Living people

Category:American expatriate basketball people in China

Category:American expatriate basketball people in Italy

Category:American expatriate basketball people in Turkey

Category:American men's basketball players

Category:Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi players

Category:Atlanta Hawks players

Category:Basketball players from Texas

Category:Charlotte Bobcats players

Category:Chicago Bulls players

Category:Detroit Pistons players