Cody Martin (basketball)
A versatile and tenacious defender whose unselfish, glue-guy mentality has made him a valued teammate at every level of professional basketball.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American basketball player·Birthday: September 28·Millennials
Biography
Cody Martin has carved out his NBA niche not with flashy scoring, but with a blue-collar approach that coaches cherish. The slightly older twin by a few minutes, his path has been intertwined with Caleb's, from NC State to Nevada. While Caleb garnered more offensive headlines, Cody established himself as a Swiss Army knife—a point-forward capable of guarding multiple positions, making smart passes, and doing the dirty work. Drafted by Charlotte in the second round, he became a rotation staple known for his defensive versatility. His game lacks a glaring weakness but also a superstar trait, which has defined his career as a reliable role player. Whether in the NBA or the G League, Martin's value lies in his basketball IQ and a selfless style that makes the players around him better.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Cody was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Cody Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Cody's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Drafted 36th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2019 NBA Draft.
- Started 52 games for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2021-22 NBA season, averaging a career-high 7.7 points per game.
- Recorded a triple-double in the NBA G League with the Greensboro Swarm in 2020, posting 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Did You Know?
He is considered the more natural playmaker and defender compared to his scoring-focused twin brother, Caleb.
He and Caleb are one of only a few sets of identical twins to have played in the NBA simultaneously.
He played his first two seasons of college basketball at North Carolina State alongside his brother before their transfer.
“My job is to do the little things that help us win.”
