G-League Ignite was launched in 2020 and was intended to provide an alternative path for potential NBA prospects to prepare for the NBA. The talents were also paid for this, which was not possible at the college at the time.
“We launched Ignite four years ago to fill a void in the basketball landscape,” said Abdur-Rahim. “I’m proud of what we’ve achieved, but with the new circumstances in youth and college basketball, this step is the right decision,” the former NBA player continued.
What is meant above all is the introduction of NIL (“name, image and likeness policies”), which allows students to earn money in college. This measure created direct competition with G-League Ignite. Commissioner Adam Silver had also already announced on On the sidelines of the All-Star Game, it was suggested that the project would be on the brink and that instead the NBA would now focus on helping younger players develop.
Since 2021, Ignite has produced four top-10 picks: Jalen Green (Pick 2 in 2021), Jonathan Kuminga (Pick 7 in 2021), Dyson Daniels (Pick 8 in 2022) and Scoot Henderson (Pick 3 in 2023). With Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland, two more youngsters could follow in the upcoming draft. There are currently a total of seven players under contract in the NBA who came via the G-League.
2024-03-22 06:02:00
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