Shareef Abdur-Rahim

Former NBA player and current President of the NBA G League, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, discusses the synergy between the G League and the NBA, endorsement opportunities for G League players, the debate on high school to NBA pathway, the call-up process, the G League as the best route to NBA success, G League compensation, growth opportunities, the G League's financial and operational strategies, Team Ignite, the G League's function as a development league for the NBA, and Shareef Abdur-Rahim's advice to 'start where you are.'

Shareef Abdur-Rahim, President of the NBA G League, discusses the innovative collaboration with EYL for the All Star festivities. They highlight the strategy behind the game, scouting G League players for the EYL team, and the G League's embrace of online marketing to engage younger fans. The podcast also explores the evolution of the NBA game and the growing role of players as executives.