When Sam visits Frasier , Sam and Martin bond over sports trivia .
Because they share similar blue collar , easygoing personalities , as well as an interest in sports , Martin gets along very well with Frasier 's close friend Sam Malone .
When Sam Malone visits Frasier , Sam Malone and Martin bond over sports trivia .
Because they share similar blue collar , easygoing personalities , as well as an interest in sports , Martin gets along very well with Frasier 's close friend Sam Malone .