Former Georgetown big man Henry Sims has played well in the D-League all season long. Emerging as one of the better centers the minor league had to offer, he just parlayed his success into an NBA gig with the Hornets.
Former Knicks great turned team representative Larry Johnson made a recent trip to Erie with his former teammate, BayHawks G.M. Allan Houston. Johnson spoke to RidiculousUpside.com about his impressions of the D-League and more.
After spending training camp with the Kings, Willie Reed has been playing well in the NBADL all season long. But it's his most recent efforts, leading the Armor to a 4-0 record since the All-Star break, that will help him catch the eye of NBA execs.
With teams in both the NBA and D-League looking ahead towards the postseason, quite a few moves were made Monday as squads in both leagues attempt to fortify their rotations.
The Erie BayHawks hosted "Knicks Affiliate Night" this past Friday, welcoming Knicks-related performers and team legends Allan Houston and Larry Johnson to town this weekend.
At just 6'4", Travis Leslie is one of the more athletic players to hit the NBADL hardwood on a nightly basis. After an impressive All-Star performance, he's seemed to carry that same momentum with him into the second half of the season.
The Brooklyn Nets' D-League affiliate traded for former Boston Celtics second round draft pick Kris Joseph, and now have high hopes for their second half of the season. Can Joseph showcase his talents while leading the Springfield Armor to more wins?
The NBA trade deadline was a quiet one for big league teams. Nevertheless, a trio of D-League alumni found themselves to be on the move.
After spending time overseas, Demetris Nichols has returned stateside in an attempt to earn another shot in the NBA. His most recent success in the D-League suggests that may now may be his most opportune time.
NBA D-League players often catch the eye of NBA executives by doing all of the little complementary things. Though D.J. Kennedy's goal is the same, his focus is instead on one big thing instead: winning ball games.
