Former Hornet Caleb Martin Steals the Show Game in 7 of Eastern Conference Final

As though Hornets fans didn’t as of now have to the point of being irritated about, presently they will watch former Hornet Caleb Martin play for a NBA title.

Yet, it’s not only that the other Martin brother is playing for a ring, it’s that he’s turned into an integral piece of the Heat’s outcome in the playoffs, especially in the Eastern Conference Finals. You could contend that Martin was the most steady scorer on either side of the record in the seven-game series among Miami and Boston, averaging almost 20 points for each challenge.

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CALEB MARTIN’S GAME-BY-GAME TOTALS

Game 1 (Win): 15 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl 6/11 FG (3/7 3FG)

Game 2 (Win): 25 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl 11/16 FG (3/7 3FG)

Game 3 (Win): 18 pts, 3 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl 7/11 FG (4/7 3FG)

Game 4 (Loss): 16 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast 6/9 FG (2/5 3FG)

Game 5 (Loss): 14 pts, 5 reb, 5/12 FG (2/5 3FG)

Game 6 (Loss): 21 pts, 15 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl 7/13 FG (4/8 3FG)

Game 7 (Win): 26 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl 11/16 FG (4/6 3FG)

Totals: 135 points (19.3 ppg), 45 rebounds (6.4 rpg), 13 assists (1.9 apg), 53/88 FG (60%), and 22/45 3FG (49%).

Did the Hornets make the right call to let Caleb walk?

Hindsight is 20/20 yet at the hour of the decision, it seemed OK. Both Caleb and Cody Martin were similar-style players and they were getting similar creation from the two of them. It didn’t appear to be legit to pay for two of the same, so instead, Charlotte went out and signed Kelly Oubre Jr.

In 2021-22, Cody Martin proved his worth in an expanded role with per 36 averages of 10.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. That production led to a new four-year, $31.3M contract. Unfortunately, we only saw Cody in seven games this season due to quad and knee injuries.

Cody might arrive at the degree of offensive success that his brother is at present seeing however one thing is without a doubt, when Cody is sound, he makes an effect