In baseball, there are some players that are referred to as being a Quadruple-A guy. They seem to be too good for the minor leagues, but they also always seem to always struggle in the major leagues.
There isn’t really a term for that type of player in basketball, but Tristen Newton isexcelling in the G League for the Iowa Wolves. However, he has barely gotten an opportunity at the NBA level.
Tristen Newton has been one of the most productive G League players
The Iowa Wolves are off to a 5-2 start in early G League action.