Princepal Singh's new G League contract allows him to enlist for the NBA Draft

Princepal Singh, a 6'10 forward from Ludhiana, Punjab, became first NBA Acemy gruate to sign a G League contract. Anunced by NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim on Tuesday, Singh is also first NBA Acemy India gruate to sign a professional contract. Along with Satnam Singh and Amjyot Singh, 19-year-old will be third Indian to feature in G League, which is NBA's developmental league. Singh has signed a G League Select Contract and will play with new G League Select Team that has elite youth prospects. 

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What does Princepal Singh's G League Select Contract mean for 19-year-old? 

Select Team is a way for basketball players to play in NBA's G League, with a shot at playing in NBA later. As of w,  G League Select Contract needs a player to play for a year after high school before enlisting for NBA Draft. contract ensures a minimum of $125,000 contract for players like Princepal Singh for G League season which usually lasts for five seasons. However, players like Jalen Green are expected to earn $500,000, which is more than aver G League player’s paycheque. 

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Will Princepal Singh play in NBA after G League?

As per G League's rules, Princepal Singh can enlist for NBA Draft after one G League season. However, G League Select Team is t affiliated to any NBA team or G League team. y will play around 10 to 12 games with G League teams, which do t affect overall G League points table. Select Team will also play against foreign national teams along with NBA Acemy teams from all over world. However, league is currently developing plans to create opportunities for Select Team players. Select Team will be coached by five-time NBA Champion Brian Shaw, who coached Denver Nuggets for two seasons. Along with Singh and Green, Isaiah Todd, Daishen Nix, Kai Sotto and Jonathan Kuminga also me cut.

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(Im source: NBA India website)