LaRue Martin

About LaRue Martin

He is best recognized for being the first overall choice in the NBA Draft in 1972.

LaRue Martin is a former professional basketball player from America. Martin was taken first in the rankings by the National Basketball Association's Portland Trail Blazers during the controversial 1972 siege that began at Loyola University in Chicago. He was drafted in front of future Hall of Fame members Bob McAdoo and Julius Erving. Martin is considered one of the worst first draft options in NBA history, but he has continued to build a successful career within the company.

NBA draft	1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1, Portland Trail Blazers
College	Loyola (Illinois) (1969–1972)
High school	De La Salle Institute, (Chicago, Illinois)
Nationality	American
Born	March 30, 1950, Chicago, Illinois
Listed weight	208 lb
Listed height	6 ft 11 in

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Trivia

His career lasted from only 1972-1976, and he spent each season with the Portland Trail Blazers.

LaRue Martin before fame

He played at Loyola University Chicago, where he beat off several of the country's best players to earn a slot in the draft.

Achievement of LaRue Martin

He only played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1972 to 1976, and he spent each season with them.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

LaRue Martin family life

He grew up in the city of Chicago, Illinois.

Associations of LaRue Martin

Bill Walton was his colleague for the last half of his career.

LaRue Martin Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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