Who could predict the performance of Tyrese Martin Wednesday night in Phoenix? Really not many people. Before this meeting, the guard, drafted in 2022, had only played 21 matches, played 105 minutes and scored 33 points in total since his arrival in the NBA…
“I felt like they didn’t know who I was. So they probably weren't really going to pay attention to me defensively. I bet they know who I am now.”, comments the player.
As Cam Thomas is absent for three weeks, Tyrese Martin was entitled to almost 28 minutes of time against the Suns. He took full advantage of it to score 30 points at 10/13 on the shoot including 8/10 at 3-pts! His new career best, obviously.
The Suns and the NBA now know his name
His first 3-point shots weren't easy. The Suns defenders challenged his attempts but it went in. Confident, he was bubbling from start to finish. He is almost a symbol of this Brooklyn team: no one expected them to be at this level, but Jordi Fernandez's men are making noise and winning matches.
“It’s incredible. Especially in this environment and in this situation with this team. A lot of teams take us lightly when we come to town, but we're here to fight and play hard. “To face Hall of Famers like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, it's definitely surreal.” he continues.
This deserved a little improvised shower by his teammates in the locker room.
“I feel like I’ve been thrown into the ocean.” Everyone sprayed me. There was a lot of love. It feels good”concludes Tyrese Martin after this dream evening for him.
| Tyrese Martin | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | ATL | 16 | 4 | 39.1 | 14.3 | 100.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| 2024-25 | BRK | 5 | 8 | 33.3 | 36.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Total | 21 | 5 | 37.1 | 27.8 | 100.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
