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Who is the most under-appreciated Charlotte Hornets player?

By Corey Jarrett

Jun 21, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets 2019 NBA draft pick PJ Washington, right, the overall 12th pick, and Charlotte Hornets draft pick Cody Martin, 36th overall, hold Charlotte Hornets jerseys during a press conference at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 21, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets 2019 NBA draft pick PJ Washington, right, the overall 12th pick, and Charlotte Hornets draft pick Cody Martin, 36th overall, hold Charlotte Hornets jerseys during a press conference at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 24: Cody Martin #11 of the Charlotte Hornets in action against the Brooklyn Nets during a game at Barclays Center on October 24, 2021 in New York City. “nNOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 24: Cody Martin #11 of the Charlotte Hornets in action against the Brooklyn Nets during a game at Barclays Center on October 24, 2021 in New York City. “nNOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Cody Martin is one of the most underappreciated Charlotte Hornets players.

Cody Martin was touted as a tenacious defender in college, taking home the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2018-19. He has good size for a guard and possesses solid defensive instrincs. These traits led the Hornets to draft Martin with the 36th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Martin’s obvious strength is defense, where he can guard oppossing point guards, shooting guards, small forwards and even power forwards on occassion. He has great instincts, solid intangibles and always gives it his all when he is on the floor.

Martin has proved to be a solid value pick and was rewarded when he signed a four-year, $32 million deal to remain in Charlotte this offseason. Martin will continue to be a heavy contributor off the bench for as long as he is with the team. It will be interesting to see if Martin takes another step in his improvement this season.

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