by Call-Ups
Do you want to know more about the official minor league of the NBA, the G League? Call-Ups has you covered. The sole purpose of Call-Ups is to serve as a hub of the NBA G League. Exclusive interviews are conducted with players, industry guests, and those that work within league franchises. Providing a valuable insight into the operations of an exciting, ever-growing basketball league.
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August 14, 2020
<p>Call-Ups brings you an exclusive interview with Nick Lagios, who is the Director of Basketball Operations for the South Bay Lakers. A role that he has been in for four-and-a-half seasons. He also works in basketball development for the Los Angeles Lakers. </p> <p>Nick speaks about his role and what it involves. Before taking us through the scouting process and what a typical off-season entails, in terms of building a G League roster. He then talks about the challenges of being in the G League with multiple players going up to the NBA through call-ups and two-way contracts. </p> <p>Additional topics include South Bay's 2019-20 season, the trio of Talen Horton-Tucker/Devontae Cacok/Kostas Antetokounmpo, Alex Caruso's rise to the NBA, and the G League's growth in recent years. Plus much more! </p> <p>Website: https://nbacallups.com/ </p> <p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbacallups </p> <p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbacallups/ </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nbacallups/">https://www.instagram.com/nbacallups/</a></p> <p>Follow Nick on Instagram: @mainernick</p>
July 18, 2020
<p>Call-Ups brings you an interview with Sir’Dominic Pointer, who was most recently with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a 10-day contract before the NBA suspension hit. Prior to that, Pointer was with the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate, the Canton Charge, for the 2019-20 campaign. </p> <p>Through the season, the 28-year-old averaged 11.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.9 steals, and 2 blocks. He became the first player in G League history to record both 80 blocks and 80 steals in a season. Which he did in just 43 games. With a portion of the season still remaining, plus the play-offs. A season that has since been canceled. Pointer finished second in G League Defensive Player of the Season voting and featured in the G League All-Defensive Team. </p> <p>In the interview, Pointer speaks about his record-breaking 2019-20 season, the 10-day opportunity with the Cavaliers, and his time at St John’s University. He also talks about his experiences overseas, his unique skill-set, the importance of defense, as well as what the G League has done for his development. Plus much more! </p> <p>Website: www.nbacallups.com </p> <p>Facebook and Twitter: @nbacallups </p> <p>Follow Sir'Dominic Pointer on Twitter: @sirdom1 </p> <p>Follow Sir'Dominic Pointer on Instagram: @sirdom15</p>
July 18, 2020
<p>Matt from Call-Ups brings you an interview with Abdul Gaddy. The former point guard of the Oklahoma City Blue (2018-20). The G League affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. </p> <p>Abdul Gaddy has 133 G League appearances to his name. With the Blue (2018-20) and the Maine Red Claws (2013-14). In-between, he spent 4 years overseas in Italy, Latvia, and Germany. In July 2020, it was announced that Gaddy had signed with the Greek outfit, Peristeri B.C. for the 2020/21 season. </p> <p>Abdul discusses his college days, his rookie season with the Maine Red Claws, and his overseas experiences. He goes on to speak about the past two-years with the Oklahoma City Blue, playing in the 2019 G League International Challenge, and the growth of the G League in recent years. </p> <p>Website: www.nbacallups.com</p> <p>Facebook and Twitter: @nbacallups</p> <p>Follow Abdul Gaddy on Twitter and Instagram: @Gaddy253_</p>
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Do you want to know more about the official minor league of the NBA, the G League? Call-Ups has you covered.
The sole purpose of Call-Ups is to serve as a hub of the NBA G League. Exclusive interviews are conducted with players, industry guests, and those that work within league franchises.
Providing a valuable insight into the operations of an exciting, ever-growing basketball league.
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