Call-Ups: NBA G League Insight

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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.

Episodes

  1. 08/14/2020

    An interview with Nick Lagios, Director of Basketball Operations for the South Bay Lakers

    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.   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.   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!   Website: https://nbacallups.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbacallups  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbacallups/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbacallups/ Follow Nick on Instagram: @mainernick

  2. 07/18/2020

    An interview with Sir’Dominic Pointer, Former Cleveland Cavaliers/Canton Charge Forward

    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.   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.   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!   Website: www.nbacallups.com  Facebook and Twitter: @nbacallups  Follow Sir'Dominic Pointer on Twitter: @sirdom1   Follow Sir'Dominic Pointer on Instagram: @sirdom15

  3. 07/18/2020

    An interview with Abdul Gaddy, Former Point Guard of the Oklahoma City Blue ('19-20 G League Assist Leader)

    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.    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.    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.    Website: www.nbacallups.com Facebook and Twitter: @nbacallups Follow Abdul Gaddy on Twitter and Instagram: @Gaddy253_

  4. 06/15/2020

    An interview with Roger Moute a Bidias, Forward of the Santa Cruz Warriors (2019 NBA G League Champion!)

    Matt from Call-Ups brings you an interview with Roger Moute a Bidias, who plays as a forward for the Santa Cruz Warriors. Santa Cruz are the G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors.    Roger speaks about his upbringing, how his brother Luc Mbah a Moute impacted his basketball aspirations, his career to date through college and in the professional ranks, winning the 2019 G League championship, and connecting with Steph Curry during his rehab assignment with Santa Cruz.  Additional topics include the growth of the G League over recent years and the exposure that the elite prospects will bring with the new G League professional pathway program. Website: www.nbacallups.com  Facebook and Twitter: @nbacallups  Follow Roger Moute a Bidias on Instagram: @rmab25

  5. 06/11/2020

    An interview with D.J. McCall, Guard of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants

    Matt from Call-Ups brings you an interview with D.J. McCall, who plays as a guard for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. The Mad Ants are the G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers.    D.J. speaks about his basketball journey to-date, being the first-ever Fort Wayne native to play for the Mad Ants and the G League's current growth. As well, he speaks about the NBA exposure he's had on a G League roster, including training with Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo.  Website: www.nbacallups.com Twitter: @nbacallups Facebook: @nbacallups Follow D.J. on Twitter: @dbayy Follow D.J. on Instagram: @dbayy12

  6. 06/11/2020

    An interview with Anthony Watkins, 2020 NBA Draft prospect

    Matt from Call-Ups brings you an interview with 2020 NBA Draft Prospect, Anthony Watkins.    Anthony talks about his off-season preparations with the current COVID-19 situation, his skill-set, his decision behind skipping college to play professionally overseas in Germany, his development overseas, declaring for the NBA Draft, and the G League as a future option.  Website: www.nbacallups.com  Twitter: @nbacallups  Facebook: @nbacallups   Follow Anthony Watkins on Twitter: @AntWatkins24_8  Follow Anthony Watkins on Instagram: @antwatkins24_8

  7. 06/11/2020

    An interview with Chris Murphy, President of the Santa Cruz Warriors

    Matt from Call-Ups brings you an interview with the President of the Santa Cruz Warriors, Chris Murphy.   Chris speaks about his role within the organisation, Santa Cruz's priorities as a G League franchise, constructing a roster, NBA call-ups, Santa Cruz’s relationship with the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry’s injury rehab assignment, the success of the franchise since it's formation in 2012, and the G League's current growth period.     Website: www.nbacallups.com Twitter: @nbacallups  Facebook: @nbacallups

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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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  • Creator
    Call-Ups
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Call-Ups