Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: 21. Kenyon Martin Jr, Philadelphia 76ers
Original pick: Tyrese Maxey
76ers 2020 starting lineup
- Ben Simmons
- Seth Curry
- Danny Green
- Tobias Harris
- Joel Embiid
New 76ers 2020 starting lineup
- Ben Simmons
- Seth Curry
- Danny Green
- Tobias Harris
- Joel Embiid
Kenyon Martin Jr is the first second-round pick to make an appearance in this re-draft. He jumps all the way up to pick 20, despite being originally selected 52nd overall in Round 2.
He showed a ton of potential in his rookie season with the Houston Rockets. Martin shot efficiently from the field, played decent defense, and has the perfect body for an NBA wing.
At 6-6 and 234 lbs, he’s the exact size teams are looking for when they draft NBA prospects. He would give the 76ers some great wing depth alongside Furkan Korkmaz off the bench.
He’ll be an important part of Houston’s young core moving forward, but unfortunately, he does not fall into the second round in this re-draft. He is absolutely deserving of a first-round selection.
The Sixers lose out on Tyrese Maxey in this re-draft but instead choose to bolster their wing position. Regardless, they get a great young prospect in Martin.