Amile Jefferson

[LONMUNU]

signs two way deal with the Minnesota T-wolves! Not sure what the heck a two way deal is but nice to see him get a contract. Go get em Amile!

 

[PixelDevil]

I think two way deal means he gets a two way pass for the bus. As in, a ride to the arena for practice, and a ride back to his apartment.

Either way, hope he sticks for T-wolves. I love me some Amile.

 

[Quavarius]

Marshall, too

https://duke.forums.rivals.com/threads/duke-in-the-nba.10853075/page-33

 

[DukeJim99]

Today was the last day for teams to sign people to two way contracts, which, as I understand it, are contracts that allow the player to be shipped back and forth between G League and the NBA (playing in the NBA for up to 45 days). The contract sets forth what they get paid depending on which league they end up spending time in. I think it's 75k if they stay in the GLeague and 200k if they play in the NBA.

Salary may be pro-rated based on what % of the 45 days max they end up playing in the NBA, I'm not sure.

 

[pisgah101]

When did the d League become the g league?

 

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

just recently...gatorade

 

[dukiejay]

When did the d League become the g league?

This past offseason. The ‘G’ in G-League is for a sponsorship they signed with Gatorade.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...icial-d-league-now-gatorade-league/411841001/

 

[skysdad]

You go Amile. OFC

 

[pisgah101]

This past offseason. The ‘G’ in G-League is for a sponsorship they signed with Gatorade.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...icial-d-league-now-gatorade-league/411841001/

News to me! Powerade shoulda got in on that

 

[bullcity gamer]

Hopefully Amile can learn from Taj Gibson and become his backup! One of the coolest experiences I’ve had is Amile signing my black Duke #21 jersey at the team hotel after Duke won the whole thing in 2015. That jersey now hangs framed in my room.

 

[DukeRulesBasketball]

Congrats to both Amile and Marshall! Happy for them!

 

[hallside]

Almost all of our 4 year guys fight and grind their way into the league. You gotta love and feel a sense of pride in that. #TheBrotherhood

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Yep, congrats!

OFC

 

[DukiesDohK]

A buddy of mine and I recently drove from Minneapolis down to Des Moines to catch an Iowa Wolves game. Both of us are Timberwolves fans and wanted to check out a G-League game as well as the Wolves first round pick Justin Patton, but as a Duke fan I was pumped to see Amile playing for them. We got 3rd row seats (cheap) and arrived ready to make some noise (tiki bar Fongs in Des Moines, not only strong drinks, but happy hour you get a free slice of pizza with every drink...what a time to be alive). I was wearing my Duke hat, yelled "AMILE!" and since G-League games attendance is light, he could hear me and gave me a chest pound in recognition.

That alone made my night, I was happy. But Amile is Amile.

He gets announced for the starting line up and comes running over right in front of us, and tosses both of us a couple Wolves tshirts. Duke kid taking care of a Duke fan. Loved it. He then went out and had something like 18-12. Playing really well overall for them.

I highly recommend catching a G-League game is you have an affiliate near you. As a college basketball fan you'll see a lot of names you know grinding and trying to reach their dreams and you get cool access you don't get at NBA games.

 

[2 skerz 3_rivals208847]

A buddy of mine and I recently drove from Minneapolis down to Des Moines to catch an Iowa Wolves game. Both of us are Timberwolves fans and wanted to check out a G-League game as well as the Wolves first round pick Justin Patton, but as a Duke fan I was pumped to see Amile playing for them. We got 3rd row seats (cheap) and arrived ready to make some noise (tiki bar Fongs in Des Moines, not only strong drinks, but happy hour you get a free slice of pizza with every drink...what a time to be alive). I was wearing my Duke hat, yelled "AMILE!" and since G-League games attendance is light, he could hear me and gave me a chest pound in recognition.

That alone made my night, I was happy. But Amile is Amile.

He gets announced for the starting line up and comes running over right in front of us, and tosses both of us a couple Wolves tshirts. Duke kid taking care of a Duke fan. Loved it. He then went out and had something like 18-12. Playing really well overall for them.

I highly recommend catching a G-League game is you have an affiliate near you. As a college basketball fan you'll see a lot of names you know grinding and trying to reach their dreams and you get cool access you don't get at NBA games.

How's Patton progressing?

 

[DukiesDohK]

How's Patton progressing?

In the game I saw he showed he definitely has a nice shooting stroke, knocking down some mid-range jumpers smoothly. He is really freaking tall. Needs to add strength and from what I saw, I wasn't impressed with his drive. His stats thus far in the G-League have been underwhelming, but not sure if his minutes (17 mpg) have been limited as they work him back from the injury. Talent is there, but I think we all knew he was a long term project. Which is fine for the Wolves with Taj, Towns, Gorgui (and now Amile!).

 

[SwatX1]

A buddy of mine and I recently drove from Minneapolis down to Des Moines to catch an Iowa Wolves game. Both of us are Timberwolves fans and wanted to check out a G-League game as well as the Wolves first round pick Justin Patton, but as a Duke fan I was pumped to see Amile playing for them. We got 3rd row seats (cheap) and arrived ready to make some noise (tiki bar Fongs in Des Moines, not only strong drinks, but happy hour you get a free slice of pizza with every drink...what a time to be alive). I was wearing my Duke hat, yelled "AMILE!" and since G-League games attendance is light, he could hear me and gave me a chest pound in recognition.

That alone made my night, I was happy. But Amile is Amile.

He gets announced for the starting line up and comes running over right in front of us, and tosses both of us a couple Wolves tshirts. Duke kid taking care of a Duke fan. Loved it. He then went out and had something like 18-12. Playing really well overall for them.

I highly recommend catching a G-League game is you have an affiliate near you. As a college basketball fan you'll see a lot of names you know grinding and trying to reach their dreams and you get cool access you don't get at NBA games.

That was cool to read!! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[2 skerz 3_rivals208847]

In the game I saw he showed he definitely has a nice shooting stroke, knocking down some mid-range jumpers smoothly. He is really freaking tall. Needs to add strength and from what I saw, I wasn't impressed with his drive. His stats thus far in the G-League have been underwhelming, but not sure if his minutes (17 mpg) have been limited as they work him back from the injury. Talent is there, but I think we all knew he was a long term project. Which is fine for the Wolves with Taj, Towns, Gorgui (and now Amile!).

Thanks!