On this day, Sep. 13, Moses Malone passed away at 60.
Just two days later, on Sep. 15, the Houston Rockets traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers to win the 1983 NBA Finals
Jamaree Bouyea might be one of the best defenders in the G League as a Guard 😳‼️
Started off the season averaging 18 PTS, 8 AST, 6 REB & 3 STL in December
He played his most games in February where he averaged 22 PTS, 9 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL & 1 BLK
He ended 2nd in steals…
Ryan Turell deserves a spot in the NBA if not a starting role in the G
The 6”7 hooper averages 20.5 and 50 percent from 3 as a starter
In college he was the highest scorer across all levels 😤🔥
G League All Star Javan Johnson has been putting in the work
Started off slow averaging 10.4 pts off 39.8% shooting pre All-Star but changed that to 12.3 pts off 41.6% shooting post All-Star
He peaked in February averaging 16.2 pts off 42.7% shooting
Pascal Siakam was studying to be a priest
But then he found basketball, got drafted, won G League FMVP, was a role player, then won MIP, won a championship, made all star and ALL NBA teams and now he’s back in the spotlight
You can do anything if you set your mind to it…
Jackson Rowe was cooking this February, 16 PTS, 7 REB off 50/40/90 shooting splits, 1.7 STL & 1.4 BLK as a Forward
As a starter he’s averaged 15.2 PTS, 7.6 REB, 1.8 STL, 1.6 BLK
Basketball is life, hoopers dedicate their whole being to it, yet many are still stuck, sitting in the G League, waiting for their call up.
If you really look closely most “break out players” took a long time.
I’m here to show the progress, follow me for more…
Brandon Jennings was absolutely insane for the Wisconsin
Herd
21.4 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, & 1.9 steals per game in the G
Was in his ELEVENTH and last season playing for his rookie team
Cameron McGriff was hot during February averaging 13.4 PTS and being part of the exclusive 50/40/90 club
As a Starter he averaged 20.5 PTS & 9 REB while also still being part of that club
He might’ve been one of the best players in the G League when hot
MarJon is averaging 12.5 PTS & 5.9 REB on 40% from 3 (PER 36)
Started off in the G League in January averaging 29 PTS, 6.5 REB, 5 AST & 1 STL on a 46% shooting percentage
Now he’s been cooking for the Bucks…😈🔥
Taze Moore has been cooking for the
@ripcityremix
averaging 15.6 PTS off 49.6% shooting, 7.1 AST and 5.1 REB as a Guard, 1.4 STL and a +2.4
He definitely deserved his call-up 📞🔥
Amari Bailey started off averaging 23 PTS, 6.5 REB, 2.5 STL & 3.5 BLK off 50% from 3 in December
Ended off the season for the Hornets G League team averaging 24 PTS off 65% from 3
On the season he averaged 42% from 3, man can he shoot 🎯🔥
Davion Mintz started off the season in December averaging 14 PTS, 6 AST & 1 STL
The rest of the year he maintained that and shot 43.3% from 3
He went undrafted even when as a graduate, Mintz led Kentucky in scoring and assists
Not sure if we will see Amida Brimah today. RGV a very small team so it allows SC to run a center combo of Usman and Jackson. Got the ability to stretch at a high level.
Joe Wieskamp was drafted as the 41st pick and since then he’s been flying heavily under the radar
Averaging 16.8 PTS, 6.7 REB, 1 BLK & 42.4% from 3 for Maine
Cam Christie comes from a family of hoopers
His older brother Max Christie the Los Angeles Laker
His mother and father both played at the collegiate level
Happy Birthday to Yuri Collins
He led the NCAA in total assists (267) and assists per game (7.9).
His 267 assists were a SLU single-season record.
Became the Billikens' career record-holder for assists (554 and counting).
Averaged 11.1 ppg on 45 percent shooting for SLU
Jordan Walsh is having himself a season for the Maine Celtics
Started off in December averaging 19 PTS, 9 REB, 1 STL & 1 BLK
Now on the season he averages 14.7 PTS and 7.5 REB