Charlotte Hornets: Lineup locks, fringe, and potential break-ins

Potential break-ins for the Hornets: Cody Martin, Caleb Martin, Vernon Carey Jr.

Cody Martin and Caleb Martin

First things first, Cody Martin and Caleb Martin are twin brothers and they both belong to the Hornets. It’s easy to see why as the Martin brothers were born in North Carolina. Also, the styles and talent of the Martin brothers are good for the Hornets.

Cody saw more playing time than his brother, and in his playing time, he showcased an ability to score and guard the perimeter like a quintessential shooting guard and/or wing. Cody averaged 5.0 points per game last season and Caleb 6.2.

The Martin brothers could see a breakout season, and that’ll switch things all around for the locks and fringe options for the Hornets. The 6’5″ twin guards can easily fit into the rotation of the Hornets and play their game.

The Hornets are heavy on guards, as they have high IQ and talent in their depth, so deciding who will play on this roster is going to be a challenge. However, making the right decision regardless of politics or personal feelings will be best for the Hornets. The Hornets have one of the most intriguing lineups in the league this season, and it could be improved by implementing Cody and Caleb into one of their primary wing positions, and the good thing is that the Martin twins play on the wings as well as shooting guard.

Vernon Carey Jr.

The Hornets, as stated in the other slides, are also heavy in the frontcourt rotation, but this doesn’t mean that their latest draft pick, Vernon Carey Jr., won’t see a standout performance. I recommend one or two standout performances above all this season for this 6’10” big man.

Vernon Carey Jr.’s skills will have to be acclimated into the lineup smoothly, and he can easily do that if the Hornets give him the playing time.

It is the big man’s rookie season, so he has all of his NBA life ahead of him to figure out his niche and if it will ultimately be in Charlotte. This season, he can help a lot by being patient, but also resilient and ambitious in his rookie campaign.

He’ll most likely, or at least hopefully see minutes next to the other draft pick, LaMelo Ball, so that the pair can both be acclimated into the system of the Hornets and help each other as guard-and-big. Ball can be a great mentor and friend to Carey Jr. this season to ensure that the Hornets’ success includes everyone in their rightful roles.