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Hornets star says teammate allegedly point-shaved to avoid being an NBA All-Star

Related Topics: Jeremy Lamb, Kevin Martin

In a league where individual accolades often drive the narrative, Jeremy Lamb’s recent comments about his former teammate Kevin Martin caught NBA fans completely off guard—and for Charlotte Hornets supporters, it offered a rare look behind the curtain into the mindset of a player who prioritized peace over prestige.

The Scorer Who Didn’t Want the Spotlight

Jeremy Lamb, who spent four seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, shared an eye-opening story during a recent interview, recalling how Martin, known for his smooth jumper and unorthodox shooting form, would purposely stop scoring mid-game. “Kevin Martin was like, he was a beast… say it’s like the second quarter and he got like 19 points… he’ll look up and be like, ‘I got too many points.