Cody Martin (basketball) facts for kids
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Martin with the Charlotte Hornets in 2019
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| Free agent | |
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| Small forward | |
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| Born | September 28, 1995 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Pro career | 2019–present |
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| 2019–2025 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2019 | →Greensboro Swarm |
| 2025 | Phoenix Suns |
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Cody Lee Martin (born September 28, 1995) is an American professional basketball player. He played for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Cody played college basketball for the NC State Wolfpack and the Nevada Wolf Pack. He is the twin brother of fellow basketball player Caleb Martin. The Charlotte Hornets picked him in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft.
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High School Basketball Journey
Cody Martin played basketball at Oak Hill Academy. This school is known for its strong basketball program. He played there with his twin brother, Caleb Martin. Before Oak Hill, Cody and Caleb played for three seasons at Davie County High School. This school is located in Mocksville, North Carolina. Cody also played football during his first year of high school. The brothers decided to attend North Carolina State University for college.
College Basketball Career
As a second-year student at NC State, Cody Martin averaged 6.0 points per game. He also grabbed 4.4 rebounds and made 2.3 assists per game. After that season, the Martin twins decided to transfer to Nevada. They wanted to play for coach Eric Musselman.
Cody sat out one season, which is called a redshirt year. After that, he was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He averaged 14 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. He helped the Nevada Wolf Pack reach the NCAA Tournament. After this successful season, Cody and his brother thought about joining the 2018 NBA draft. They did not hire an agent, which meant they could still return to college. Both brothers also took part in the NBA Draft Combine. However, they chose to return to Nevada for their final year of college.
Before his senior season began, Cody Martin was chosen for the Preseason MWC Team. This showed that people expected him to have another great year.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Charlotte Hornets (2019–2025)
The Charlotte Hornets picked Cody Martin as the 36th overall player in the 2019 NBA draft. This was special because the Hornets are his hometown team. On July 31, 2019, Martin officially signed his contract with the Hornets.
Cody made his NBA debut on October 25, 2019. He came off the bench and scored four points. He also grabbed four rebounds, made one assist, and had one steal. On November 29, 2019, Cody was sent to the Greensboro Swarm. This team is the Hornets' affiliate in the NBA G League. Players often go to the G League to get more playing time and develop their skills.
On February 13, 2020, Cody scored a season-high 13 points. He also had eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals in a game against the Orlando Magic. He scored 13 points again in another game against the San Antonio Spurs.
On April 25, 2021, Cody Martin had another strong game. He scored a season-high 13 points. He also grabbed ten rebounds, made five assists, and blocked two shots. This helped the Hornets win against the Boston Celtics.
On December 15, 2021, Cody had his best scoring game in the NBA. He scored a career-high 21 points. He also added eight rebounds and three assists. The Hornets won that game against the San Antonio Spurs.
On July 2, 2022, Cody Martin signed a new contract with the Hornets. He missed some games before the season started due to a knee injury. On October 19, during the first game of the season, he played for less than a minute. He then left the game because of a left quad injury. On November 11, he had a small surgery on his left knee. Cody returned to play on January 4, 2023. He scored four points and grabbed four rebounds in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Time with the Phoenix Suns (2025)
On February 6, 2025, Cody Martin was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He was traded along with another player and a future draft pick. In return, the Hornets received center Jusuf Nurkić and a different draft pick. Cody played for the Suns for a short time. On June 30, the Suns decided to waive Martin, which means he became a free agent.
See also
In Spanish: Cody Martin (baloncestista) para niños
