Alijah Martin throws down highlight slam in NBA Summer League game
By Andrew Olson
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Alijah Martin had some memorable moments as a Florida Gator getting airborne to take the ball to the rim. It didn’t take him long to show off those skills in NBA Summer League action.
Martin had the broadcasters in awe on Friday night when he threw down a highlight slam in the Toronto Raptors’ game against the Chicago Bulls.
ALIJAH MARTIN ON YOUR HEADTOP https://t.co/thI5fgvhTL pic.twitter.com/EpUSWNMFHp
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) July 12, 2025
A transfer addition, Martin was a key piece of Florida’s national championship run. He averaged 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 30.4 minutes in 38 games (36 starts). Martin was a double-figure scorer in 31 games as he shot 45.2% from the field and 35% from 3-point territory.
Friday’s dunk is certainly impressive, but for Florida fans, it will be hard for Martin to ever top the dunk against Auburn in the Final Four.
OH MY GOODNESS ALIJAH MARTIN POSTER#MarchMadness @GatorsMBK pic.twitter.com/JFyVsSaOT1
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 6, 2025
The Raptors selected Martin in the 2nd round of the 2025 NBA Draft with the No. 39 overall pick. He’s signed to a 2-way deal with the team, meaning he’s competing for a spot on the NBA roster.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
