Last Updated on September 22, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Agua Caliente Clippers’ 2020-21 season unfolded under the unusual circumstances of the G League’s pandemic-shortened bubble campaign at ESPN Wide World of Sports, where teams played a condensed 15-game schedule rather than a traditional season. The Clippers finished 5-10 and missed the playoffs, but the year served as an important evaluation period for a roster that mixed NBA-affiliated prospects with experienced G League veterans. Amir Coffey, Ky Bowman, and Malik Fitts were among the team’s most productive contributors, while young players such as Jay Scrubb and Daniel Oturu remained part of the organization’s longer-term development plans. A late-season stretch that included victories over G League Ignite and Westchester offered a glimpse of the group’s potential, even as inconsistency prevented a postseason push.

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
0 Donte Grantham F 6-8 215 March 19, 1995 Clemson
3 Tyrone Wallace G 6-5 198 June 10, 1994 California
3 Jahmi’us Ramsey G 6-3 190 June 9, 2001 Texas Tech
5 Emmitt Williams F 6-6 225 September 15, 1998 LSU
7 Amir Coffey G-F 6-7 210 June 17, 1997 Minnesota
9 Tyrone Wallace G 6-5 198 June 10, 1994 California
11 Jordan Ford G 6-1 175 May 26, 1998 Saint Mary’s
12 James Palmer Jr. G-F 6-5 207 July 31, 1996 Nebraska
13 Sacar Anim G 6-5 210 September 19, 1997 Marquette
24 Malik Fitts F 6-8 230 July 4, 1997 Saint Mary’s
25 Jalen Smith F-C 6-8 215 March 16, 2000 Maryland
31 J.J. Avila F 6-8 250 October 11, 1991 Colorado State
33 Emanuel Terry F 6-9 220 August 21, 1996 Lincoln Memorial
0 Ky Bowman G 6-1 187 June 16, 1997 Boston College
25 Daniel Hamilton G 6-7 195 August 8, 1995 UConn

Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
James Palmer Jr. G 24 15 15 32.9 16.1 4.7 2.7 0.5 0.5 1.8 14.2 5.6 .394 4.2 1.1 .254 3.1 2.4 .783
Jordan Ford PG 22 15 3 27.2 13.9 2.3 3.4 0.7 0.0 0.9 11.5 5.4 .471 4.4 1.9 .439 0.9 0.8 .923
Tyrone Wallace G 26 11 10 31.6 16.6 6.2 3.3 1.5 0.3 4.0 12.6 5.7 .453 3.8 1.1 .286 3.5 2.3 .658
Emanuel Terry C 24 15 15 28.5 10.8 10.5 1.3 0.8 0.8 1.9 7.3 4.7 .636 0.0 0.0 1.5 1.0 .652
Malik Fitts SF 23 14 6 26.3 11.1 4.0 1.5 0.4 0.2 1.4 9.0 4.2 .468 3.3 1.1 .348 1.1 1.1 .938
Amir Coffey SF 23 7 7 32.1 18.4 4.1 4.4 1.0 0.3 2.0 16.3 6.4 .395 9.6 2.9 .299 2.4 1.9 .765
Jahmi’us Ramsey PG 19 12 7 21.0 9.8 2.5 0.9 0.5 0.0 1.3 9.8 3.5 .356 4.8 1.1 .224 1.2 1.0 .857
Donte Grantham PF 25 13 7 25.5 8.6 7.2 2.5 0.7 0.2 1.5 8.7 3.2 .372 4.7 1.3 .279 0.6 0.5 .875
Emmitt Williams PF 22 13 1 12.3 4.2 4.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 1.2 3.2 1.6 .500 0.5 0.2 .500 0.5 0.4 .833
Ky Bowman SG 23 6 2 23.2 9.0 3.0 2.3 1.0 0.3 1.8 9.3 3.3 .357 3.3 0.8 .250 0.8 0.7 .800
Jalen Smith C 20 6 0 16.3 8.3 4.7 0.7 0.3 0.5 0.8 8.2 3.2 .388 2.7 0.7 .250 1.3 0.8 .625
J.J. Avila F 29 13 2 15.9 3.1 3.2 1.8 1.2 0.1 1.2 2.2 1.0 .448 0.7 0.2 .333 0.5 0.5 .857
Sacar Anim SG 23 11 0 11.1 3.3 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.1 0.6 3.5 1.5 .410 1.6 0.4 .222 0.1 0.0 .000
Daniel Hamilton SG 25 1 0 29.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 2.0 0.0 3.0 10.0 4.0 .400 8.0 2.0 .250 1.0 0.0 .000

Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
James Palmer Jr. G 24 15 15 494 241 71 41 8 8 27 213 84 .394 63 16 .254 46 36 .783
Jordan Ford PG 22 15 3 408 209 35 51 11 0 13 172 81 .471 66 29 .439 13 12 .923
Tyrone Wallace G 26 11 10 348 183 68 36 17 3 44 139 63 .453 42 12 .286 38 25 .658
Emanuel Terry C 24 15 15 428 162 157 20 12 12 28 110 70 .636 0 0 23 15 .652
Malik Fitts SF 23 14 6 368 155 56 21 5 3 20 126 59 .468 46 16 .348 16 15 .938
Amir Coffey SF 23 7 7 225 129 29 31 7 2 14 114 45 .395 67 20 .299 17 13 .765
Jahmi’us Ramsey PG 19 12 7 252 117 30 11 6 0 15 118 42 .356 58 13 .224 14 12 .857
Donte Grantham PF 25 13 7 332 112 94 32 9 3 20 113 42 .372 61 17 .279 8 7 .875
Emmitt Williams PF 22 13 1 160 55 55 5 5 5 16 42 21 .500 6 3 .500 6 5 .833
Ky Bowman SG 23 6 2 139 54 18 14 6 2 11 56 20 .357 20 5 .250 5 4 .800
Jalen Smith C 20 6 0 98 50 28 4 2 3 5 49 19 .388 16 4 .250 8 5 .625
J.J. Avila F 29 13 2 207 40 41 23 15 1 16 29 13 .448 9 3 .333 7 6 .857
Sacar Anim SG 23 11 0 122 36 10 7 5 1 7 39 16 .410 18 4 .222 1 0 .000
Daniel Hamilton SG 25 1 0 29 10 10 4 2 0 3 10 4 .400 8 2 .250 1 0 .000

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Amir Coffey Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 32.1 High (1.2) 18.4 4.1 4.4 1.3 74.45 As a rangy two-way wing, Coffey handled a broad offensive workload while also being trusted to defend multiple positions. Contemporary Clippers reporting later highlighted his ball-screen reads, dribble penetration and defensive activity, including his ability to chase actions and stay disciplined on the weak side; that broader skill set fits the playmaking responsibility shown here, where he paired 18.4 points with 4.4 assists. Five things learned from the Clippers at NBA Summer League
Tyrone Wallace Franchise Floor General (1.1) 31.6 High (1.2) 16.6 6.2 3.3 1.8 73.66 Wallace functioned as a downhill creator with enough size to contribute heavily on the glass. Earlier Clippers reporting consistently identified his driving ability as a major offensive weapon, with Doc Rivers valuing his ability to turn penetration into points; that attacking identity remained relevant to his G League role, where he combined 16.6 points with a team-shaping 6.2 rebounds. Tyrone Wallace’s ability to drive continues to make an impact for the Clippers
James Palmer Jr. Offensive Focal Point (1.1) 32.9 High (1.2) 16.1 4.7 2.7 1.0 64.68 Palmer operated as a scoring wing who could also initiate possessions rather than simply spacing the floor. His established professional profile included a reputation for creating offense with the ball in his hands, and his 32.9 minutes here underline how much responsibility he carried in the abbreviated G League environment; the 2.7 assists add evidence of a secondary creation role alongside his scoring. Huskers in the Pros: Oct. 29
Daniel Hamilton Point-Forward Utility Piece (1.05) 29.0 High (1.2) 10.0 10.0 4.0 2.0 62.40 Hamilton’s lone appearance was unusually all-purpose: the 6-foot-7 veteran filled a point-forward type role, controlling the ball enough to produce four assists while dominating the defensive glass. The single-game sample is too small for broad conclusions, but his 10 rebounds and four assists show why his versatility could matter even without a large scoring burden. Daniel Hamilton joins Denver’s summer team
Emanuel Terry Rim-Running Interior Anchor (1.05) 28.5 High (1.2) 10.8 10.5 1.3 1.6 55.90 Terry supplied the physical interior presence of the group, working as an athletic rim runner, offensive rebounder and defensive paint presence. Reporting around his post-season career described him as an athletic big, while his G League season drew enough attention for a subsequent NBA opportunity; the 4.0 offensive rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game reinforce that interior-oriented usage. Emanuel Terry reportedly joining Sacramento Kings on Exhibit 10 deal
Jordan Ford Lead Shot Creator (1.05) 27.2 High (1.2) 13.9 2.3 3.4 0.7 51.16 Ford brought a compact scoring-guard profile built around pull-up shooting and aggressive perimeter creation. His Saint Mary’s background established him as a high-volume scorer, and that attacking mentality carried into the Clippers’ G League rotation, where he combined 13.9 points with 3.4 assists and converted 43.9% of his three-point attempts in the supplied dataset. Get to Know Jordan Ford
Donte Grantham Versatile Frontcourt Connector (1.05) 25.5 Medium (1.1) 8.6 7.2 2.5 0.9 40.32 Grantham’s value came more from connective frontcourt play than pure scoring. The former Clemson forward operated as a rebounding and passing big, with 7.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists giving him a useful hub role even while his perimeter shooting was inconsistent; his seven starts also suggest meaningful trust within the rotation. SLUC Nancy lands Donte Grantham
Malik Fitts Stretch-Forward Starter (1.05) 26.3 Medium (1.1) 11.1 4.0 1.5 0.6 39.73 Fitts worked as a mobile forward who could space the floor without abandoning the physical side of the position. His path from Saint Mary’s into the Clippers system eventually produced an NBA call-up, and his G League role mixed six starts with 3.3 three-point attempts per game, making him more than a traditional interior reserve. Utah Jazz sign Marques Bolden, Malik Fitts
Ky Bowman Defensive Pressure Guard (1.0) 23.2 Medium (1.1) 9.0 3.0 2.3 1.3 34.32 Bowman arrived with a reputation as an energetic, ball-pressure guard capable of contributing across the stat sheet. His G League stint was cut short by a season-ending injury, limiting the sample, but he still showed the ability to generate offense off the bench, including a 15-point performance in a February win; his 1.0 steal and 2.3 assists reflected that active guard role. Ky Bowman NBA Stats & News
Jalen Smith Pick-and-Pop Big (1.0) 16.3 Medium (1.1) 8.3 4.7 0.7 0.8 29.00 Smith was essentially a developmental frontcourt project during this stint, getting a chance to play after a difficult start to his rookie NBA season. Contemporary reporting noted that Phoenix had limited room for him behind Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder, Frank Kaminsky, Dario Saric and Cameron Johnson, making the G League assignment primarily about finding consistent minutes and sharpening his game. Phoenix Suns assign rookie forward Jalen Smith to G League
Jahmi’us Ramsey Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) 21.0 Low (1.0) 9.8 2.5 0.9 0.5 27.40 Ramsey was used as a young scoring guard rather than a primary organizer, with his minutes coming alongside more established creators. Sacramento recalled him after the G League bubble, and his 12-game stint included seven starts, giving him valuable professional reps while his perimeter shot remained a work in progress; the 4.8 three-point attempts per game show where much of his offensive development was concentrated. Kings Recall Jahmi’us Ramsey
Emmitt Williams Energy Rebounder (1.0) 12.3 Low (1.0) 4.2 4.2 0.4 0.8 19.20 Williams supplied energy minutes as an undersized power forward, leaning on offensive rebounding and physical play rather than perimeter creation. His LSU background and subsequent professional opportunities kept him on the developmental radar, while the 1.8 offensive rebounds in limited minutes point to a clear second-chance and hustle function. Seven Tigers Set To Go In NBA Summer League
J.J. Avila Veteran Stretch Connector (1.0) 15.9 Low (1.0) 3.1 3.2 1.8 1.3 18.80 Avila filled a veteran connector role, helping move the ball and providing positional flexibility from the forward spot. His long G League background made him a stabilizing presence in a young roster, and the 1.8 assists plus 1.2 steals in 15.9 minutes suggest his contribution was broader than the modest scoring line. Agua Caliente Clippers announce roster
Sacar Anim Defensive Utility Wing (1.0) 11.1 Low (1.0) 3.3 0.9 0.6 0.6 10.80 Anim occupied a limited wing role but showed flashes as an active defender and catch-and-shoot option. Contemporary coverage described his March scoring burst as an unexpected offensive spike after a quiet start, while his bench usage remained modest; that fits a player whose main pathway to minutes was activity rather than sustained shot creation. Sacar Anim NBA Stats & News