Cam Reddish
The 2018 NBA Draft was a special one. It was also unique because it featured three Duke Blue Devils selected inside of the first 10 picks of the draft.
Of course, Zion Williamson came off the board at #1. RJ Barrett followed suit at #3. And coming in hot in the #10 spot was Cam Reddish. Injuries have kept Williamson from becoming a consistent superstar in the league.
Barrett has had himself some big games in the league, and is a big part of the Toronto Raptors resurgence this season. As for Reddish, well, injuries and inconsistency ended his time in Atlanta. He has played for four teams but struggled to be consistent.
Reddish found himself outside of the league to open this season, beginning in Lithuania. But news broke earlier today (Jan 21), that he was joining the G-League in the hopes of a return to the NBA.
Cam Reddish Joining Clippers G-League Affiliate
Starting the year in Lithuania, good things happened for Cam Reddish. He was scoring nearly 15 points per game and flashing bursts of athleticism. After all, he is still just 26 years of age is still capable of having a long professional career.
Due to personal reasons, Reddish left the club in early December, looking to play elsewhere. And now, he’s landed in the G-League. Initially joining the Spurs affiliate, he was actually acquired in a trade by the San Diego Clippers A 2027 G-League first-round pick will be going back in his place.
During the Atlanta Hawks 2021 playoff run, the forward was playing at a high level. He was proving to be an elite floor spacer, while playing a strong brand of defense. Reddish had serious confidence, and was looking like he had next for Atlanta in their next chapter.
For a multitude of reasons though, he was moved to the Knicks at the next year’s trade deadline. He couldn’t find his groove in the Big Apple. And during a brief stint in Portland, there were some strong performances. But again, a lack of consistency.
Reddish appeared in 71 games for the Lakers, but just could not find his footing. Might there be an opportunity to make it to the Los Angeles Clippers big league club?
Injuries to wing players have created a need. Perhaps there’s a path there. Time will tell, if he can perform well enough in the G.
Plenty of Time for Cam Reddish to Make Noise
Cam Reddish won’t turn 27 until September. The fact that he still has youth on his side should play to his favor. His athleticism is going to give him a significant advantage in the G-League to come in and play big minutes.
Of course, he’s not the only NBA vet that has struggled to find a home in the league this year, and is now going this route. Dennis Smith Jr. is going through it too, just signing on with the Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate.
Smith Jr. had a nice campaign with the Nets two years ago and one with the Hornets three seasons ago, but he also just has not been able to stick.
As for Reddish now, the choice will be his. The G-League is the perfect place to re-introduce folks to his game. A contract may well come out of this. And if it doesn’t, a team could come calling in the summer.
Good luck, Cam. Plenty of people still want to see you in the association. Prove them right.