Cody Zeller
Zeller in 2019 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1992 Washington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Washington (Washington, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (2011–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013: 1st round, 4th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Charlotte Bobcats |
| Playing career | 2013–2024 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 40, 44 |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2021 | Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets |
| 2021–2022 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2023 | Miami Heat |
| 2023–2024 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Cody Allen Zeller (born October 5, 1992) is an American former professional basketball player who played eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played high school basketball at Washington High School in Washington, Indiana, where he was named Indiana Mr. Basketball as a senior in 2011.
Zeller played two seasons of college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers from 2011 to 2013. During his freshman season, he was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and part of the All-Big Ten second team. In his sophomore season, he was named as a second-team All-American and part of the All-Big Ten first team.
Zeller was selected fourth overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats, who rebranded to the Hornets a year later. As a rookie, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Following eight seasons with the Hornets, he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in August 2021, whom he spent one season with. Zeller joined the Miami Heat in February 2023, with whom he reached the 2023 NBA Finals. He played his final NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans, signing with them in July 2023.