Last Updated on October 6, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Delaware Blue Coats’ 2020-21 season unfolded in the unusual setting of the NBA G League bubble at Walt Disney World, where the franchise put together the strongest campaign in its history. Led by rookie forward Paul Reed, who was named the league’s Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, Delaware finished atop the standings and captured the G League championship. Reed’s relentless activity around the basket and on the defensive end gave the Blue Coats a constant advantage, while guards such as Gary Payton II and Derrick Walton Jr. provided experience and stability throughout the condensed schedule. The title run highlighted the organization’s successful integration of young prospects and veteran contributors, culminating in a championship game victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the first league title in franchise history.

Roster

NO.PLAYER NAMEPOSHTWTDATE OF BIRTHCOLLEGE
1Jordan BonePG6-2180 lbsNovember 5, 1997Tennessee
2Braxton KeyPF6-8230 lbsFebruary 14, 1997Virginia
3Lamine DianeSF6-7205 lbsNovember 7, 1997Cal State Northridge
4Julian WashburnSF6-8205 lbsDecember 18, 1991UTEP
5Justin RobinsonPG6-1195 lbsOctober 12, 1997Virginia Tech
9Rayjon TuckerSG6-3209 lbsSeptember 24, 1997Little Rock
10Jemerrio JonesSF6-5175 lbsApril 9, 1995New Mexico State
11Ivan RabbC6-10220 lbsFebruary 4, 1997California
20Brandon SampsonSG6-5184 lbsMay 1, 1997LSU
21Michael Frazier IISG6-3200 lbsMarch 8, 1994Florida
23Jared BrownridgeSG6-3200 lbsNovember 13, 1994Santa Clara
44Paul Reed Jr.C6-8218 lbsJune 14, 1999DePaul

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER NAMEPOSAGEGPGSMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGTOVFGAFGMFG%3PA3PM3P%FTAFTMFT%
Paul Reed——151531.522.311.92.32.01.82.616.39.6.5883.61.6.4441.31.0.789
Rayjon Tucker——151533.019.44.74.11.10.53.113.85.9.4305.11.5.3034.33.5.828
Justin Robinson——131331.115.53.45.91.60.42.213.55.2.3895.72.3.4052.71.7.629
Jared Brownridge——15324.912.31.91.90.70.10.59.44.0.4266.52.6.4021.31.1.850
Michael Frazier——12624.512.83.32.20.80.42.011.84.9.4155.01.4.2831.41.2.824
Jordan Bone——15324.811.53.13.81.70.01.510.94.1.3805.11.7.3381.00.9.867
Julian Washburn——14922.97.92.61.40.60.40.67.13.0.4204.81.7.3580.20.1.667
Ivan Rabb——15016.25.35.81.30.80.50.73.62.0.5560.40.1.3330.90.7.769
Jemerrio Jones——12825.96.18.02.71.40.31.46.32.9.4671.20.1.0710.50.2.333
Braxton Key——12112.34.32.11.10.80.80.34.31.7.3921.80.5.2860.50.3.667
Isaiah Joe——2234.08.52.01.51.00.51.514.03.5.2508.51.5.1760.00.0—
Lamine Diane——608.52.53.30.20.80.71.22.21.2.5380.20.21.0000.50.0.000
Brandon Sampson——608.31.80.51.30.20.20.71.70.7.4000.50.2.3330.30.2.500

Playoff Per Game

PLAYER NAMEPOSAGEGPGSMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGTOVFGAFGMFG%3PA3PM3P%FTAFTMFT%
Isaiah Joe——3336.723.33.72.71.70.01.316.07.0.43812.75.0.3952.72.3.875
Paul Reed——3336.018.79.03.72.32.32.717.07.7.4515.72.0.3531.31.0.750
Rayjon Tucker——3330.716.72.32.01.30.02.714.05.7.4056.71.7.2503.02.0.667
Justin Robinson——3337.715.33.010.73.30.03.713.35.3.4005.72.0.3532.01.3.667
Braxton Key——3016.310.75.71.00.30.32.05.33.3.6253.32.0.6001.31.0.750
Michael Frazier——3019.09.71.01.01.00.01.37.33.7.5003.71.7.4551.00.7.667
Jemerrio Jones——3026.05.38.73.31.30.70.35.72.7.4711.70.0.0000.00.0—
Ivan Rabb——3011.75.33.00.70.30.31.03.02.0.6670.00.0—0.70.71.000
Julian Washburn——3320.74.02.70.31.30.30.73.31.7.5001.70.7.4000.00.0—
Jordan Bone——1015.02.02.03.01.00.01.05.01.0.2003.00.0.0000.00.0—

Regular Season Totals

PLAYERPOSAGEGPGSMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOVFGAFGMFG%3PA3PM3P%FTAFTMFT%
Paul Reed——151547333417835302739245144.5885424.4441915.789
Rayjon Tucker——151549529171621774720789.4307623.3036453.828
Justin Robinson——131340420244772152817568.3897430.4053522.629
Jared Brownridge——1533731852929112814160.4269739.4022017.850
Jordan Bone——15337217247572502216362.3807726.3381513.867
Michael Frazier——1262941534026952414259.4156017.2831714.824
Julian Washburn——149320111362095910042.4206724.35832.667
Ivan Rabb——150243808719128115430.55662.3331310.769
Jemerrio Jones——128311739632174177535.467141.07162.333
Braxton Key——121147522513101045120.392216.28664.667
Isaiah Joe——22681743213287.250173.17600—
Lamine Diane——605115201547137.538111.00030.000
Brandon Sampson——60501138114104.40031.33321.500

Playoff Totals

PLAYERPOSAGEGPGSMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOVFGAFGMFG%3PA3PM3P%FTAFTMFT%
Isaiah Joe——33110701185044821.4383815.39587.875
Paul Reed——331085627117785123.451176.35343.750
Rayjon Tucker——339250764084217.405205.25096.667
Justin Robinson——3311346932100114016.400176.35364.667
Braxton Key——3049321731161610.625106.60043.750
Michael Frazier——305729333042211.500115.45532.667
Jemerrio Jones——3078162610421178.47150.00000—
Ivan Rabb——3035169211396.66700—221.000
Julian Washburn——33621281412105.50052.40000—
Jordan Bone——101522310151.20030.00000—

Regular Season

PLAYER NAMEROLE TIERMPGUSAGE TIERPPGRPGAPGSTKIMPACT INDEXNOTESAWARDS
Paul ReedTwo-Way Interior Catalyst (1.1)31.5High (1.2)22.311.92.33.8106.39Energetic interior force who played through contact, attacked the glass and made plays defensively rather than functioning as a stationary post scorer. His development was especially noticeable as a starter, with his improved three-point shooting adding another layer to an already active offensive game. Energetic Paul Reed biding his time as a Sixers rookieNBA G League MVP (2021); NBA G League Rookie of the Year (2021); All-NBA G League First Team (2021); All-NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2021); All-NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2021); NBA G League Player of the Week (2021)
Rayjon TuckerPrimary Slashing Wing (1.05)33.0High (1.2)19.44.74.11.675.10Powerful downhill wing whose value came from pressure on the rim, transition athleticism and enough ball-handling to create beyond a traditional off-ball role. The G League assignment gave him a genuine opportunity to expand his offensive responsibility after spending the previous season moving between Utah and the G League. Sixers to Sign Rayjon Tucker to Two-Way DealNone
Justin RobinsonLead Pick-and-Roll Organizer (1.05)31.1High (1.2)15.53.45.92.067.54Lead guard duties suited Robinson, who mixed pick-and-roll creation with spot-up shooting and point-of-attack defense. He started every game in this sample and carried enough playmaking responsibility to become the connective piece between Delaware’s scorers, eventually earning another NBA opportunity with Oklahoma City. Justin Robinson RumorsNone
Jordan BoneSecondary Pick-and-Roll Creator (1.05)24.8Medium (1.1)11.53.13.81.746.43Speedy reserve guard who could change the tempo with the ball, particularly when Delaware needed another organizer alongside its larger creators. Bone arrived after being acquired from Lakeland and brought prior G League experience as a high-level distributor, giving the bench a more natural point-guard presence. Jordan Bone joins Delaware after G League and NBA experienceNone
Michael FrazierBench Shot-Making Specialist (1.05)24.5Medium (1.1)12.83.32.21.245.05Movement shooter and veteran scoring option who could stretch the floor without needing to dominate possessions. His 32-point performance against Erie showed the ceiling of that reserve role, with the veteran guard also contributing enough rebounding and passing to avoid becoming purely a catch-and-shoot specialist. Frazier II scores 24 in Blue Coats winNone
Jemerrio JonesRebounding Playmaking Forward (1.05)25.9Medium (1.1)6.18.02.71.742.74Rebounding-oriented forward who created value through extra possessions, defensive activity and short-roll style passing rather than perimeter scoring. His previous G League résumé included an All-NBA G League Third Team selection and a league-leading rebounding season, making him a natural fit as Delaware’s physical frontcourt utility piece. Jemerrio Jones RumorsNone
Jared BrownridgeVeteran Movement Shooter (1.05)24.9Medium (1.1)12.31.91.90.839.04Veteran perimeter sniper who supplied instant scoring without needing a high-touch offensive role. He repeatedly gave Delaware bench offense through movement shooting and deep-range volume, including a seven-three-pointer outburst during the team’s unbeaten start. 6-0: Brownridge scores 29 as Blue Coats hang onNone
Isaiah JoeInstant-Offense Assignment Guard (1.1)34.0High (1.2)8.52.01.51.535.64High-volume perimeter gunner whose brief assignment was clearly about getting NBA-level shooting reps in a real game environment. The sample is tiny, but the role was unmistakable: Delaware gave him heavy minutes and significant three-point responsibility, and he responded with 15 made threes across the regular season and playoffs. NBA G League Call-Up Tracker: Isaiah Joe assigned to DelawareNone
Ivan RabbBackup Interior Scorer (1.0)16.2Low (1.0)5.35.81.31.327.40Interior reserve who offered soft touch around the basket, rebounding and some passing from the frontcourt. His return to Delaware came after NBA experience with Memphis and New York, but this season’s role was more about reliable depth than featured offense. Ivan Rabb profile and Delaware returnNone
Julian WashburnDefensive Wing Connector (1.0)22.9Low (1.0)7.92.61.41.025.80Defensive-minded wing who filled possessions with spacing, positional defense and low-maintenance offense. Washburn’s value was tied to lineup balance rather than shot creation, and his experience with Memphis and multiple G League teams made him a useful veteran presence during Delaware’s run to the Finals. Julian Washburn joins Fraser Valley after Delaware seasonNone
Braxton KeyDefensive Utility Forward (1.0)12.3Low (1.0)4.32.11.11.618.20Versatile young forward whose early role centered on defensive activity, physicality and opportunistic scoring rather than a large offensive workload. Key was a recent G League draft selection after helping Virginia win the 2019 NCAA championship, so this season functioned primarily as a developmental introduction to the professional rotation. Blue Coats unveil 2021 rosterNone
Lamine DianeFrontcourt Development Reserve (1.0)8.5Low (1.0)2.53.30.21.515.00Athletic forward used in short reserve bursts, with his defensive length and rebounding offering more immediate value than perimeter creation. The small sample limits the conclusions, but his ability to produce around the glass and protect the rim gave Delaware a useful developmental option at the forward spots. Lamine Diane: Minimal playing time SundayNone
Brandon SampsonEnergy Wing Reserve (1.0)8.3Low (1.0)1.80.51.30.48.00Limited-minute wing whose main function was to provide depth and preserve the rotation rather than carry an offensive burden. Only six appearances make this a particularly small sample, and there was little contemporary coverage to support a broader evaluation beyond his reserve role. Blue Coats unveil 2021 rosterNone
TEAM TOTALS—296.4—130.252.629.720.1512.73——

Playoffs

PLAYER NAMEROLE TIERMPGUSAGE TIERPPGRPGAPGSTKIMPACT INDEXNOTESAWARDS
Paul ReedTwo-Way Interior Catalyst (1.1)36.0High (1.2)18.79.03.74.695.04Interior playmaker and defensive disruptor who remained Delaware’s most complete frontcourt piece during the three-game run. Reed followed a 26-point, 10-rebound semifinal against Toronto with 13 points and 11 rebounds in the Finals, where Lakeland’s physical defense finally limited his offensive rhythm. Sixers’ Paul Reed Named NBA G League MVP, Rookie of the Year — Sports IllustratedNBA G League MVP (2021); NBA G League Rookie of the Year (2021); All-NBA G League First Team (2021); All-NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2021); All-NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2021); Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Isaiah JoeLead Perimeter Shot Creator (1.1)36.7High (1.2)23.33.72.71.782.90Movement shooter with an unusually green light for a rookie assignment, Joe immediately became a major postseason scoring outlet. He exploded for seven threes and 28 points in Delaware’s first playoff win, then remained aggressive from deep as the Coats reached the Finals; his 23.3-point playoff average reflected a role built around constant perimeter pressure. Sixers Rookie Isaiah Joe Dominates in NBA G League Playoff Debut — Sports IllustratedEastern Conference Champion (2021)
Justin RobinsonFranchise Floor General (1.05)37.7High (1.2)15.33.010.73.381.40Lead organizer who became especially valuable once the games tightened, Robinson controlled tempo while still providing enough scoring to punish defenses that overplayed Delaware’s bigger weapons. His 14-assist semifinal against Toronto was the clearest expression of the role, with his passing keeping the offense humming while Joe, Reed and Tucker attacked scoring gaps. Thunder sign guard Justin Robinson to second 10-day contract — Yahoo SportsEastern Conference Champion (2021)
Rayjon TuckerPrimary Slashing Wing (1.05)30.7High (1.2)16.72.32.01.356.20Downhill wing who supplied the physical scoring element between Delaware’s lead guard and shooting threats. Tucker remained aggressive throughout the postseason, finishing the championship game as Delaware’s leading scorer with 20 points and repeatedly using his strength to get into the paint when Lakeland’s defense took away clean perimeter looks. Sixers two-way player Rayjon Tucker offers Delaware Blue Coats bubble experience — The Philadelphia InquirerEastern Conference Champion (2021)
Braxton KeyBench Stretch Forward (1.05)16.3Medium (1.1)10.75.71.01.142.74Versatile forward who gave Delaware an important change of pace off the bench. Key’s 21-point semifinal against Toronto was a genuine swing performance, as he buried five threes in 19 minutes and forced the defense to respect a player who could otherwise attack the glass and defend bigger assignments. Blue Coats beat NBA G League Ignite for eighth win — WITN Channel 22Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Jemerrio JonesRebounding Playmaking Forward (1.0)26.0Medium (1.1)5.38.73.32.042.46Physical rebounder and connective passer whose value came largely between the scoring possessions. Jones grabbed nine rebounds and handed out five assists in the semifinal, helping Delaware maintain its physical edge without demanding touches from the primary creators. Blue Coats Clinch First Playoff Berth in Franchise History — OurSports CentralEastern Conference Champion (2021)
Michael FrazierVeteran Perimeter Specialist (1.0)19.0Medium (1.1)9.71.01.01.027.94Veteran shooting guard whose postseason job was straightforward: space the floor, punish defensive help and provide a scoring burst when the second unit needed one. He had already shown that reserve scoring value during the bubble, including an 18-point bench outing during Delaware’s playoff push, but his playoff minutes remained more situational than central. Blue Coats Clinch First Playoff Berth in Franchise History — OurSports CentralEastern Conference Champion (2021)
Jordan BoneReserve Table-Setter (1.0)15.0Low (1.0)2.02.03.01.016.00Small-sample reserve guard whose value was primarily organizational rather than scoring-based. Bone had previously established himself as a pass-first G League point guard, but this postseason assignment was limited to a single appearance, making his 15 minutes more useful as a glimpse of his ball-handling role than evidence of sustained production. Good day to be a Besiktas fan: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is an Eagle — FIBAEastern Conference Champion (2021)
Julian WashburnDefensive Wing Connector (1.0)20.7Low (1.0)4.02.70.30.615.40Low-usage wing who helped stabilize Delaware’s lineups with positional defense, size and simple perimeter offense. Washburn started all three playoff games in the supplied sample, but his role remained deliberately low-maintenance as the team’s higher-usage creators handled the ball. 2021 G League Playoffs: Raptors 905 detonate G League Ignite in first round — Raptors HQEastern Conference Champion (2021)
Ivan RabbBackup Interior Finisher (1.0)11.7Low (1.0)5.33.00.70.619.60Interior reserve who offered efficient finishing and rebounding in short stretches rather than a featured offensive role. Rabb’s playoff sample was especially small, and his limited minutes made his main contribution functional: provide another big body, finish around the rim and keep the frontcourt rotation intact. Ivan Rabb: Productive off bench — RotoWireEastern Conference Champion (2021)