NBA G League Players Who Stood Out in 2019–2020
When play resumes, these players may find themselves with NBA opportunities
Young NBA players who are selected near the top of the first round of the draft by virtue of their talent have a decidedly easier path to their professional careers than most. Other players are hanging on to their hopes and dreams by their fingertips, as they pursue any opportunity to get them developed and noticed; hopefully leading to another rung on their ladder. The NBA G League is the minor-league option where mostly younger players toil to keep their basketball aspirations alive and occasionally see graduates go on to meaningful careers in the NBA. Here are some of the most intriguing prospects this season.
Johnathan Motley, Forward- Los Angeles Clippers: The 6’8” power forward gambled and left Baylor University in 2017 after his junior season to declare for the draft. After averaging 17.3 points and 9.9 rebounds, which resulted in being named to the college All-American second team, he tried to strike while the iron was hot. Unfortunately, he went undrafted, as his limited offensive game, particularly from deep, dampened the interest of teams.
In the past three seasons, Motley has consistently been on the fine line of being an NBA player. He has suited up a total of 46 games for…
