Brian Martin (born August 18, 1962) is an American former professional

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player, who had a brief career in the NBA. Born in

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, he attended

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and the

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. Martin, a 6'9", forward, was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 185th overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft. His only NBA season ( 1985–86) was split with the

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and the

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. Martin also had a lengthy career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 252 games over six seasons, he averaged 9.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He played for the Tampa Bay/Rapid City Thrillers,

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and

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, winning a league championship with Tampa Bay in 1985. His best year was the 1985–86 season, when he averaged 11.9 points and 11.6 rebounds per game for Tampa Bay, earning second team All-CBA honors.1994–95 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 312

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