Bill Martin (basketball)

Bill Martin
Personal information
Born (1962-08-16) August 16, 1962 (age 61)
Washington, D.C.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolMcKinley (Washington, D.C.)
CollegeGeorgetown (1981–1985)
NBA draft1985: 2nd round, 26th overall pick
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Playing career1985–1995
PositionSmall forward
Number22, 26
Career history
1985–1986Indiana Pacers
1986–1987Cincinnati Slammers
1987New York Knicks
1987Staten Island Stallions
1987Phoenix Suns
1988–1989Philips Milano
1989Columbus Horizon
1989–1991La Crosse Catbirds
1994–1995Rockford Lightning
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

William Martin (born August 16, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" (201 cm) 205 lb (93 kg) forward and played collegiately at Georgetown University from 1981–85.

Martin was selected with the 2nd pick of the second round in the 1985 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. He played 66 games for them in 1985-86, averaging 5.0 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. In his second and third seasons he played with the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, respectively. He was married to Janice Jackson and had a son, Christopher Martin who played at St. Patrick’s and later played at Marshall University. Christopher transferred to Mount Saint Mary’s. He finished his collegiate career at Savannah State University. Chris has his own business, CMartyfit. Bill married Jacki Carter in 2002 and had a daughter.

External links

  • NBA stats @ basketballreference.com


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