It's not easy to know what's going on in the G-League, but some of the best G-League players of all time have also become very valid NBA players. Some even became All-Stars and signed very lucrative deals.
We've also seen some of the best G-League players ever stay in the G-League for most of their careers. For whatever reason, their game has never translated to the NBA, perhaps due to the system or role coaches ask of them when called upon.
With that in mind, we'll tell you the 10 best Premier League players of all time, either because of their time in the Premier League or what they've managed to achieve subsequently.
Andre Ingram
Andre Ingram is somewhat of a cult hero. Considered one of the best NBA G League players of all time, he spent 11 years in the G-League before finally getting a chance to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although his tenure was mostly a product of the team's terrible season, it was still memorable.
The craziest part of Ingram's story is the fact that he was teaching kids math to supplement his not-so-impressive Major League salary. He was a great marksman, and was a two-time NBA G-League champion.
Shaun Livingstone
Shaun Livingston was supposed to become a star. He made it to the NBA right out of high school, but he wasn't in the best position to succeed. Then, he suffered one of the most horrific injuries in NBA history, to the point where he almost lost his leg.
He played briefly for the Tulsa 66ers and bounced around the league before getting another chance with the Brooklyn Nets. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors and was instrumental in three NBA championships.
Seth Curry
Seth Curry didn't find things easier just because of his last name. After his successful stint with the Duke Blue Devils, he had to make a name for himself and prove that he was more than just Stephen Curry's brother and Dell Curry's son.
This included multiple stints in the G League, playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors and Erie Bayhawks before finding his place in the league. He is now one of the best three-point shooters in the game and a sought-after role player.
Hassan Whiteside
Hassan Whiteside was another example of thermal culture. He was overlooked and underrated, and then coach Erik Spoelstra turned him into a serviceable starter, who was consistently among the league leaders in blocks. However, Whiteside had to work his way up the ladder.
He played for the Reno Big Horns, Sioux Falls Skyforce, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and Iowa Energy, as well as overseas, before getting another chance at NBA basketball in South Florida.
Chris Andersen
Chris Andersen's NBA career has been full of ebbs and flows, ups and downs. He was often dismissed due to his untamable personality and larger-than-life personality, as well as some off-field issues. He played for the Fayetteville Patriots and became the first ever NBA player to be called up by the Denver Nuggets.
Later, he became a key part of the Miami Heat's NBA championship run, bringing unparalleled energy.
Gerald Green
Gerald Green wasn't the most successful NBA player, but his electric moves will always be remembered, and he was a serviceable veteran scorer for multiple teams, such as the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and New Jersey. Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Miami Heat.
Notably, he had multiple spells in the Premier League throughout his career.
Fred Van Fleet
Fred VanVleet could become one of the NBA's best undrafted players when all is said and done, or at least one of the highest-paid undrafted players.
He starred with the 905 Raptors before getting the nod with the Toronto Raptors, helping them win the only ring in franchise history. He is now the starting point guard for the Houston Rockets.
Pascal I'm sorry
Pascal Siakam is, without a doubt, one of the best G League players of all time. Like VanVleet, he was part of Nick Nurse's championship team with the Toronto Raptors. This wasn't a huge surprise, since he had already shined in the G-League as a champion and Finals MVP.
Now, he's established himself as one of the best four-quarterbacks in the game, dominating with the Indiana Pacers.
Kris Middleton
Earlier in his career, Khris Middleton was far from the All-Star caliber striker/goalkeeper he is today. The upside was certainly there, but he was struggling to find his footing and role, and the Detroit Pistons saw him mostly as an afterthought.
He spent some time with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and was eventually traded by Detroit to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he emerged and became the second-best player on an NBA championship team.
Danny Green
Danny Green has to be considered the greatest of the greatest players ever called up to the G League, if only because of his salary. He joined the Cleveland Cavaliers and did not find much playing time as a shooter.
After that, he perfected his craft as an ultimate 3-and-D player with the Erie Bayhawks, Austin Toros, and Reno Bighorns. He ended up winning three NBA Championships with three different teams (San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Lakers).
