A lot of fans were surprised by this pick at 36th overall, with players like Bol Bol available. Martin’s stock improved during the NBA Draft Combine, in which he displayed his high IQ, especially in 5 vs 5 scrimmages. He also had a workout for the Hornets, in which Mitch Kupchak and James Borrego spoke to him.
Cody Martin, born in Mocksville, will be 24 before the 2019-20 NBA season starts. Not the youngest kid from the draft, but Mitch decided to select him because he may be ready for the next stage. He played 4 in college, perfectly splitted between NC State and the University of Nevada, with the last two in which he competed at high level.