Evaluating draft stock of Jalen Green, Jonathan Kumina and the G League Ignite
Now that the inaugural season for the G League Ignite is complete, we can finally evaluate the overall performances of the top prospects from the team.
The first run of this version of a high school-to-pros model was undoubtedly successful, earning a spot in the playoffs behind a winning record (8-7) in the bubble before getting eliminated in the quarterfinals.
Considering the competitiveness they showed under coach Brian Shaw, as well as the roughly $500,000 select contracts, it is easy to imagine that this will be a viable route for more prospects moving forward.
While many of the headlines went to Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga, deservedly so, we also learned a lot about Isaiah Todd and Daishen Nix as well.
Here is what we saw from these players during their time playing in the G League’s bubble location in Florida.