Markelle Fultz, the 2017 NBA No. 1 overall pick, will play in the G League after being acquired by the Raptors 905, the league announced Friday. The move provides Fultz with a platform to regain form and showcase his skills for a potential return to the NBA.
Fultz, 27, has struggled to secure a consistent role in recent seasons, appearing in 21 games for the Sacramento Kings last year and averaging 2.9 points and 1.0 rebound in 8.8 minutes per game. Over eight NBA seasons, he has averaged 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists across 255 games.
The former Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic guard showed flashes of high-level play early in his career, posting a career-high 14 points per game in the 2022-23 season with Orlando.
Fultz’s G League debut could serve as a crucial step in reestablishing his confidence and consistency, as he adjusts to a new system and team role. Raptors 905, Toronto Raptors’ G League affiliate, has a history of developing players for NBA call-ups.
With Toronto holding a playoff-hopeful position in the Eastern Conference, Fultz’s performance could influence future opportunities in the NBA.
