Like undrafted free agents, second round picks typically have to fight for everything they earn in the NBA from day one. As they enter into the league without a guaranteed contract, the potential they show through the offseason is key in determining a viable path to a professional career in the Association.
Tyrese Martin was selected 51st overall in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft, making his way to the Atlanta Hawks via the Golden State Warriors. But he soon impressed by leading Atlanta in their 2022 Las Vegas Summer League campaign, powering the team with 13.