After months of speculation and a legitimate amount of industry-wide intrigue, the NBA G League season tips off Wednesday, with a host of talented players convening in an Orlando bubble environment for the next month. Competition runs through March 11 and ends with playoffs. Per usual, there are plenty of under-the radar storylines and stakes as players compete not only to win games, but for the next available NBA roster opening. But, frankly, there’s a lot more going on with the G League than usual this season.
Of course, much has been made of the NBA’s G League Ignite team, which features two of SI’s projected top five draft picks and three potential first-rounders in total.