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After missing 129 games in two years, after missing the first four preseason games, Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee is crossing his fingers that Cody Martin is finally past all the injuries and ready to contribute in 2024-25.
Martin only appeared in 28 and seven games the past two seasons, respectively. In training camp, he suffered a sprained wrist and a thumb laceration, which forced him to miss the rest of camp and the four preseason games. On Oct. 17, Martin made his season debut in a preseason game against Indiana. He had five points, four rebounds and a blocked shot in eight minutes of action as the Hornets lost in overtime.
“My gosh. It’s like a breath of fresh air,” Lee said. “We talk all the time about just competitors and being consistent competitors and as you saw, he brings another level of competition and winning plays to our team. All of his offensive rebounds, the defensive intensity that he plays with, and the knowledge of just the league in general. He understands tendencies and where to be. And offensively, I think he adds a lot of value, too. It’s just so nice to have another solid basketball player out there.”