Indonesia Lobbies for Kevin Martin's First All-Star Berth

by Ziller on Nov 3, 2009 1:13 PM PST in News Comment 19 comments

Forty-eight points in the home opener might go a long way toward getting Kevin Martin to the NBA All-Star Game for the first time. But a $15,000 check for Indonesian student players might do just as much good.

As a thank you for funding their trip to a tournament in Perth, Australia, the DetEksi Basketball League's All-Star team placed a special message on the backs of the jerseys: "Kevin Martin for NBA All-Star." You can see it in the above photo, courtesy of DBL Indoensia/Jawa Pos. If you'll remember, Martin gifted his $15,000 NBA stipend over to the DBL after his visit to Surabaya, Indonesia, to serve as a coach for a training camp for Indonesia's top 24 boy and top 24 girl players. The cash allowed the DBL All-Star team to participate in the Perth tournament. The squad did win a game in Australia, defeating the Western Australia All-Stars on Oct. 24.

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Nice

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Nov 3, 2009 1:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Very Cool

by Hilton on Nov 3, 2009 1:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Awesome!

by bench_blob on Nov 3, 2009 2:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Indonesia isn't as big a China for Yao

but it’s a start. Hilton took the words right out of my mouth. It is…….very cool

"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley

by Bluejohn on Nov 3, 2009 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I don't even understand how they ever heard of him, but whatever.

Support is support, and Kevin deserves it.

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.

by andy sims on Nov 3, 2009 2:38 PM PST reply actions 9 recs

Rec'd for extreme subtlety

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by vfettke on Nov 3, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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Hilarious!

"I grok it!" Michael Valentine Smith

by SeattleRoyalty on Nov 3, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

classic

(ya geek)

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Nov 3, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rec'd

Lol

"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra

by 49er16 on Nov 3, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

"These aren't the Point Guards you're looking for"

Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.

by Aykis16 on Nov 3, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Man, if Martin could get all of Indonesia behind him, he might be in the top 4-5 vote getters at guard for an All-Star berth he deserves.

by Smills91 on Nov 3, 2009 3:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Neat-O.

33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.

by JETisKing on Nov 3, 2009 4:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Gratitude is a wonderful thing

One of the main ingredients in keeping Kevin Martin from being All-Star Kevin Martin (has a nice ring to it), is publicity.

In this world of the media blitz, Sacramento is on the outside looking in. Losing is the largest part of that. Having recognition, positive recognition, goes a long way to helping those All-Star ballots tally in one’s favor. AI was on the starting West squad last year, Vince Carter is always garnering a ton of votes – fans fill out the ballots because they have to vote for someone and if they have seen that someone on SportsCenter, or some other ESPN affilitated site, it helps.

The NBA’s goodwill ambassador to Indonesia is getting a some payback. The media sees this, it is a great story, and maybe it adds a little steam. The worst this will do is bring a heartfelt smile to Kevin Martin’s lips, and at best, open the eyes of NBA fans everywhere, that small countries, and small markets, recognize the talents of Sacramento King Kevin Martin.

by betweentheeyes on Nov 3, 2009 6:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Good thoughts

Though, Indonesia is hardly a small country.

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Nov 3, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

by Aykis16 on Nov 4, 2009 10:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Gotta love Indonesia

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Nov 4, 2009 1:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs