In fact, this team was nowhere near the Indianapolis bubble during the NCAA Tournament, but rather, near Orlando, Florida, for the NBA G League playoffs last month. Rather than being a one-and-done on some college team, more 18- and 19-year-olds may choose the G League’s development team or head overseas (see: LaMelo Ball). “Growing up, I always thought I had to go to college to go to the NBA,” Todd said. Starting around September, the league plans on having 30 elite players all living and playing in a city yet to be named. The team went 8-7 in the G League season inside the bubble near Orlando before being eliminated in the playoffs.

Source: thestar April 05, 2021 07:52 UTC