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Kenyon Martin Stands By Chris Paul Criticism After Thunder-Rockets Trade

Former NBA veteran Kenyon Martin told SI Now weighed in on the Chris Paul-James Harden feud rumors that reportedly may have played a role in Paul being traded to the Thunder in exchange for another All-Star guard, Russell Westbrook.

Martin previously publicly questioned Paul's reputation as a teammate so SI Now's Robin Lundberg asked Martin if he was surprised about the rumors regarding the Rockets' backcourt drama.

"People have heard these things before about Chris Paul, not only from me but other teammates," Martin said. "Where there's smoke, I'm a firm believer there's fire.