Ex-Memphis Grizzlies NBA 1st Round Pick Signs With Team In Australia

Jarell Martin has signed with a team in Australia.

Dec 23, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin (1) dunks the ball against LA Clippers forward Sam Dekker (7) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the LA Clippers 115-112. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports / Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jarell Martin most recently played in the NBA during the 2018-19 season when he was a member of the Orlando Magic.

The former LSU star averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 41.3% from the field and 35.1% from the three-point range in 42 games (one start).

On Thursday, it was announced that Martin has signed with a team in Australia (h/t Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype).

Via Adelaide 36ers: "Adelaide, say hello to Jarell Martin, our second import for the NBL25 season 😤

Ready to make waves this season 💪💙"

Adelaide, say hello to Jarell Martin, our second import for the NBL25 season 😤

Ready to make waves this season 💪💙

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/yv7nVtImCx#ALLin #WeAreSixers pic.twitter.com/jpTPNQqsak

— Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) August 1, 2024

Martin was the 25th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft after two seasons of college basketball for the Tigers.

During his final year at LSU, he averaged 16.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 50.9% from the field and 26.9% from the three-point range in 33 games (32 starts).

Feb 14, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Jarell Martin (2) runs down court after shooting a three point basket during the second against the Charlotte Hornets half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports / Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Martin has played four seasons in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic.

The best year of his career came in 2018 when he averaged 7.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 44.6% from the field and 34.7% from the three-point range in 73 games (36 starts) for the Grizzlies.

Apr 1, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin (1) dunks the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports / Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Martin has also appeared in eight NBA playoff games with Memphis and Orlando.

At 30, it's possible that his career in the NBA is over.

That said, he will be a player worth watching overseas, as there is always a chance a team could sign him.