The Brooklyn Nets could have chosen to turn both Chris Chiozza and Jeremiah Martin’s two-way deals into standard NBA contracts before entering the Disney World bubble, but they elected not to.
The pair was still able to travel with the team, and they can still play. Chiozza and Martin simply didn’t receive a greater investment from the Nets.
There was a point where it seemed like Chiozza might get a standard NBA deal ahead of the bubble, but Martin, not so much. Though, you’d never know that was the case based on the way Caris LeVert talked about him to reporters on a Zoom call on Monday, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post:
Jeremiah’s been a huge addition for us. He’s very quick with the basketball, makes great decisions, very good shooter, too. I liked him when he was in college in Memphis. It’s been cool to be on the same team with him and learn some things from him as well.
Jacque Vaugh also spoke highly of the NBA rookie:
I’d say Jeremiah Martin has been a surprise for us, his ability to compete. That’s all we ask at this beginning stage, is to compete. Whether that’s knowing the plays, knowing different implementation, or having yourself ready every day. I give him a pat on the back as well.
Martin is still way down Brooklyn’s depth chart, but maybe with the roster being in flux, he’ll receive an opportunity to do more in the bubble.