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Martin Fenn

Sports Editor

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Martin Fenn started his sportswriting career in high school, wrote for his college newspaper, and joined Sports7 in 2021 after writing for Clutch Points and Bleacher Report. He covers the NBA, NFL, and MLB for Sports7. Martin loves the constantly changing nature of sports and the gripping social angles and meaning that comes off the field of play. He reads The Athletic and the writing of Ken Rosenthal, Jayson Stark, Zach Lowe, Britt Ghiroli, and Katie Strange.

Articles by Martin Fenn (207)

Michael Jordan Totally Dismissed Derek Harper During His 55-Point Return to the Garden: ‘You’re a Pretty Hard-Nosed Defensive Player But It’s Way Too Late for You'

Michael Jordan told former Knicks guard Derek Harper he didn't stand a chance during a triumphant, 55-point outing in his return to Madison Square Garden.

Martin Fenn 25 Sep 2021
Shaquille O'Neal Refuses to Accept Losing Out on MVPs Because of Steve Nash: ‘It Was This Little, Good-Looking, David Beckham Little Guy Running Around Like a Gnat'

Shaquille O'Neal has always been peeved by losing out on more MVP trophies because of Steve Nash's success in the “seven seconds or less” Suns offenses.

Martin Fenn 24 Sep 2021
David Robinson Began His $116 Million NBA Career 3 Years Early Because of an Intriguing Naval Stipulation

David Robinson initially signed up for a five-year commitment to serve in the US Navy, but was allowed to go to the NBA early because of an interesting Naval height stipulation.

Martin Fenn 22 Sep 2021
Julius Erving Praised an Unheralded Star as a Central Piece of the ABA-NBA Merger: ‘Mel Was the Hero'

Julius Erving gave Indiana Pacers great Mel Daniels his flowers as one of the figures who prompted the NBA to seek a merger with the ABA.

Martin Fenn 21 Sep 2021
Michael Jordan Showed a Young Glen Rice Exactly Why He's the NBA GOAT During the 1992 NBA Playoffs: ‘Michael Came From Out of the Rafters'

Michael Jordan was at the peak of his powers during the 1992 NBA Playoffs, making one play that really resonated with former All-NBA forward Glen Rice.

Martin Fenn 19 Sep 2021
Detlef Schrempf Didn't Realize Just How Great Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls Were Ahead of the ‘Biggest Mismatch in NBA Finals History'

Seattle SuperSonics star Detlef Schrempf had no clue the Bulls had just broken a vaunted NBA record ahead of the 1996 Finals.

Martin Fenn 18 Sep 2021
Michael Jordan and Mark Cuban Made an Investment in 2015 That Is Paying Nearly $8 Billion in Dividends

Michael Jordan and Mark Cuban invested in Sportradar back in 2015, and the company is valued at nearly $8 billion after it opened an IPO on Tuesday.

Martin Fenn 17 Sep 2021
Isiah Thomas Said Grant Hill Was Meant to Replace Michael Jordan as the Face of the NBA After 1998: ‘We Were Talking About Passing the Mantle to You'

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas was among those who believed Grant Hill would take up the “mantle” when Michael Jordan retired from the NBA.

Martin Fenn 16 Sep 2021
Hakeem Olajuwon Destroyed David Robinson After The Admiral Failed to Acknowledge Him in His MVP Speech: ‘I'm Going to His House to Get My Award'

Hakeem Olajuwon embarrassed David Robinson on the same night the former Spurs star was presented with the 1994-95 NBA MVP Award.

Martin Fenn 14 Sep 2021