NBA G-League Spotlight and Updates

It’s that time of the week again folks! The NBA G-League season continues to blaze, and this week was full of action, great performances, and plenty more as we continue to inch closer to the All-Star game next month in Cleveland. There were tons of dope moments this week so let’s get into it.

Texas Legends guard Carlik Jones was named NBA G League Player of the Week, averaging 32.5 points, 10.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. Jones also scored a career-highs in points with a 42 point showing against the Santa Cruz Warriors. Jones’ season averages include 20.2 points in the 10 games played between the Cup and Winter Showcase, and he remains a huge part of the Texas lineup going forward.

• Maine Celtics guard Chris Clemons scored his career best 38 points this past week nailing 10 threes against the Westchester Knicks.
• Salt Lake City’s Carsten Edwards also scored 38 points in their matchup against the Rio Grande Vipers
• Westchester Knicks guard Brandon Williams hit his career best of 35 against the Maine Celtics Saturday night
• RJ Nembard Jr of the Cleveland Charge did his thing against the Raptors 905 recording a career best 33 points.
• And finally, the South Bay Lakers Mac McClung also recorded a career high 33 points in their matchup against the Sioux Falls SkyForce.

Lots of career highs as you can see.

Date: 1/23

Both Santa Cruz and Rio Grande have got similar records, sitting at 4-4 and 4-3 respectively, and have been playing well this season. Quinndary Weatherspoon and Trevelin Queen are the players to watch, and it should be a good one.

Date: 1/26

Birmingham is looking to turn their season around for the better, but they may have a tough time against Oklahoma City who is having a solid season. Theo Maledon and Joe Young are the players to watch, so we’ll have to see how they do.