Puerto Plata \u2013 In a moving ceremony, the Marineros de Puerto Plata honored the career of the legendary Marlon Mart\u00ednez, known as “El Rey”, by retiring his iconic number 10.<\/p>\n\n\n
Marlon Mart\u00ednez V\u00e1squez, born in Puerto Plata on January 17, 1979, earned his nickname thanks to his outstanding career in basketball. At 45 years old, Mart\u00ednez left an indelible mark on Dominican sports.<\/p>\n\n
Mart\u00ednez was the first superstar from Puerto Plata to transcend internationally and in the national team. In nine seasons in the National Basketball League, he accumulated impressive statistics: 1490 points, 829 rebounds, 252 assists, 93 blocks, and 95 steals, in 102 games played.<\/p>\n\n
The retirement ceremony was held at the Fabio Rafael Gonz\u00e1lez covered court, during the match between the Leones de Santo Domingo and the Marineros de Puerto Plata, with a victory for the home team 80-66.<\/p>\n\n
Thank you, Puerto Plata, thank you, with this recognition I close the cycle in sports in Puerto Plata.<\/p>Marlon Mart\u00ednez<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Mart\u00ednez becomes the first player to have his number retired in two top tournaments in the country and in the National Basketball League. His number 10 jersey had already been retired by the Sameji club of Santiago in 2022 and by Batey Tres of Puerto Plata in 2017.<\/p>\n\n
The event was attended by family, friends, and former colleagues of Mart\u00ednez, including figures such as Carlos Payano, Jos\u00e9 Fortuna, Kelvin Pe\u00f1a, and Miguel Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n\n
Mart\u00ednez was a key member of the representative teams of Puerto Plata that competed in the finals of 2001 and 2010.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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