After the 2021/22 season, the best of his career, and a contract extension, Cody Martin had surgery on his left knee. Since then, he has not been able to get out of it and the infirmary is more his daily life than the NBA courts. A figure and an observation demonstrate this perfectly.
The first is 35. That is the number of matches played over the last two seasons. The second is his health during the Hornets' training camp: he is already embarrassed by his body, after a “single action”, he said. “It’s unfortunate. I am optimistic. I'm doing well. I have the right mindset. I stay measured »continues the player.
If he's not brooding, it's because he knows that his current little injury won't last. “I am not putting a date on my return, because it is the body that decides. We can't speed things up.”specifies the Charlotte winger.
“I can contribute as soon as I’m on the field”
Hoping that this happens as quickly as possible in order to enter Charles Lee's system and finally rediscover the pleasure of playing over time. “I’m looking forward to playing, bringing energy. »
Can he then approach his best level and influence the matches?
“When I'm on the field, I find that I make my team better, in many ways. Whether it's on defense, creating space in attack, or being a veteran who knows how things are done,” Caleb's brother advances. “All these things play a role in how well orchestrated a team is and I think I can contribute whenever I'm on the pitch. I have confidence in myself and in the team and my staff has confidence in me too. »
This is why optimism reigns despite two years of struggle with physical problems. “I have to be myself and when I play, I give my all. Afterwards, there are things that happen, unfortunately. It can not be helped. I keep working and I will be ready no matter when. I will be ready »concludes Cody Martin.
| Cody Martin | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | CHA | 48 | 19 | 43.0 | 23.4 | 64.6 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 5.0 |
| 2020-21 | CHA | 52 | 16 | 44.1 | 27.6 | 58.1 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 4.0 |
| 2021-22 | CHA | 71 | 26 | 48.2 | 38.4 | 70.1 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 7.7 |
| 2022-23 | CHA | 7 | 19 | 38.9 | 21.4 | 57.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 5.0 |
| 2023-24 | CHA | 28 | 27 | 38.1 | 31.4 | 60.6 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 7.5 |
| Total | 206 | 22 | 44.2 | 31.7 | 65.1 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 6.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
