Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Ciudad de México Capitanes took a major step forward in 2022-23, completing their first true home season in Mexico after spending their inaugural NBA G League campaign based in the United States. The return to Mexico City gave the franchise a stronger local identity, and the Capitanes responded with a competitive season that produced a 16-16 record and a playoff appearance. Veteran guard Shabazz Napier brought NBA experience and late-season star power, while Juan Toscano-Anderson made notable appearances following his NBA championship season with the Golden State Warriors. The roster also featured a strong international flavor, reflecting the organization’s role as a bridge between Latin American basketball and the NBA pathway. Although their postseason run was brief, the season represented an important milestone as the Capitanes established themselves as a fully integrated member of the G League and one of its most distinctive franchises.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Tra Holder | PG | 6-2 | 180 | September 27, 1995 | Arizona State |
| 1 | Gael Bonilla | PF | 6-7 | 205 | February 26, 2003 | — |
| 2 | Rigoberto Mendoza | G | 6-3 | 190 | June 7, 1992 | — |
| 3 | Caio Pacheco | G | 6-2 | 190 | February 22, 1999 | — |
| 4 | Skylar Mays | PG | 6-3 | 205 | September 5, 1997 | LSU |
| 5 | Derek Culver | C | 6-10 | 255 | May 24, 1998 | West Virginia |
| 5 | Shabazz Napier | PG | 6-1 | 180 | July 14, 1991 | Connecticut |
| 7 | Kalob Ledoux | SG | 6-4 | 190 | September 16, 1997 | Louisiana Tech |
| 7 | Moises Andriassi | SG | 6-2 | 192 | March 1, 2000 | UDLAP |
| 9 | Kalob Ledoux | SG | 6-4 | 190 | September 16, 1997 | Louisiana Tech |
| 9 | Skal Labissiere | C | 6-10 | 235 | March 18, 1996 | Kentucky |
| 10 | Justin Minaya | F | 6-5 | 205 | March 26, 1999 | Providence |
| 11 | Gary Clark | SF | 6-6 | 225 | November 16, 1994 | Cincinnati |
| 13 | Mason Jones | G | 6-4 | 200 | July 21, 1998 | Arkansas |
| 15 | Orlando Mendez | G | 6-0 | 185 | April 29, 1986 | Western Kentucky |
| 24 | Jassel Perez | G | 6-5 | 180 | September 12, 2001 | — |
| 28 | Alfonzo McKinnie | F | 6-8 | 215 | September 17, 1992 | Green Bay |
| 33 | Orlando Mendez | G | 6-0 | 185 | April 29, 1986 | Western Kentucky |
| 35 | Kenneth Faried | F | 6-8 | 228 | November 19, 1989 | Morehead State |
| 50 | Bruno Caboclo | PF | 6-9 | 218 | September 21, 1995 | — |
| 50 | Derek Culver | C | 6-10 | 255 | May 24, 1998 | West Virginia |
Tip-Off Tournament Per Game
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Jones | PG | 24 | 18 | 18 | 36.8 | 20.2 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 4.2 | 10.7 | 5.9 | .557 | 3.9 | 1.8 | .471 | 5.1 | 4.0 | .791 |
| Jahlil Okafor | C | 26 | 16 | 12 | 27.0 | 19.2 | 7.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 10.9 | 7.7 | .703 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .273 | 2.8 | 2.1 | .750 |
| Gary Clark | F | 27 | 17 | 14 | 33.7 | 18.9 | 9.5 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 14.3 | 6.4 | .449 | 8.5 | 3.0 | .354 | 2.1 | 1.8 | .886 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | F | 30 | 16 | 16 | 31.5 | 15.8 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 12.4 | 6.1 | .492 | 4.8 | 1.9 | .395 | 1.6 | 1.0 | .640 |
| Bruno Caboclo | PF | 27 | 16 | 7 | 26.8 | 15.3 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 10.6 | 5.9 | .556 | 3.1 | 0.9 | .286 | 2.1 | 1.6 | .735 |
| Justin Minaya | F | 23 | 17 | 5 | 32.4 | 8.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 7.2 | 3.3 | .455 | 3.9 | 0.9 | .242 | 0.9 | 0.4 | .467 |
| Shabazz Napier | PG | 31 | 9 | 6 | 29.0 | 11.8 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 8.7 | 3.3 | .385 | 4.6 | 1.2 | .268 | 2.7 | 2.3 | .875 |
| Caio Pacheco | PG | 23 | 17 | 2 | 19.2 | 6.8 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.9 | 2.1 | .360 | 2.8 | 0.9 | .313 | 1.1 | 0.9 | .789 |
| Jassel Perez | G | 21 | 12 | 3 | 14.8 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 1.8 | .457 | 1.8 | 0.5 | .273 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .714 |
| Rigoberto Mendoza | G | 30 | 7 | 6 | 28.0 | 8.0 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 6.0 | 3.3 | .548 | 2.1 | 0.7 | .333 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .750 |
| Alfonso Plummer | SG | 25 | 3 | 0 | 18.3 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 6.7 | 3.3 | .500 | 5.3 | 2.3 | .438 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.000 |
| Moises Andriassi | G | 23 | 7 | 0 | 11.3 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 1.3 | .409 | 2.7 | 1.1 | .421 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.000 |
| Orlando Mendez | G | 36 | 4 | 1 | 13.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | .167 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .200 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Garly Sojo | SF | 23 | 3 | 0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Clark | PF | 31 | 29 | 29 | 35.3 | 19.6 | 7.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 15.0 | 6.4 | .431 | 9.7 | 4.0 | .416 | 2.3 | 1.7 | .721 |
| Mason Jones | SG | 28 | 20 | 18 | 33.8 | 22.3 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 14.5 | 7.4 | .509 | 5.9 | 2.4 | .407 | 4.4 | 3.7 | .841 |
| Rigoberto Mendoza | PG/SG | 34 | 27 | 20 | 33.0 | 15.7 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 12.5 | 6.2 | .499 | 4.2 | 1.7 | .404 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .839 |
| Kenneth Faried | PF/C | 36 | 29 | 27 | 29.0 | 13.9 | 11.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 10.0 | 5.6 | .557 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .278 | 2.7 | 1.5 | .564 |
| Skylar Mays | PG | 29 | 16 | 13 | 34.4 | 19.2 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 15.0 | 6.9 | .458 | 5.7 | 1.9 | .341 | 2.4 | 2.1 | .868 |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | SF | 34 | 25 | 9 | 28.3 | 13.8 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 12.4 | 5.0 | .405 | 4.6 | 1.2 | .263 | 1.9 | 1.4 | .766 |
| Justin Minaya | SF | 27 | 28 | 25 | 33.9 | 12.3 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 9.9 | 4.8 | .489 | 4.5 | 1.5 | .341 | 1.3 | 0.6 | .472 |
| Shabazz Napier | PG | 35 | 10 | 2 | 30.5 | 22.3 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 14.3 | 6.8 | .476 | 6.8 | 3.2 | .471 | 3.8 | 3.1 | .816 |
| Bruno Caboclo | PF/C | 31 | 2 | 2 | 29.5 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 10.5 | 4.5 | .429 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .333 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .667 |
| Skal Labissiere | PF/C | 30 | 9 | 2 | 23.8 | 8.3 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 7.4 | 3.7 | .493 | 1.3 | 0.2 | .167 | 1.3 | 0.7 | .500 |
| Jassel Perez | G | 25 | 22 | 5 | 19.9 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 5.8 | 2.5 | .422 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .338 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .444 |
| Orlando Mendez | G | 40 | 8 | 0 | 9.8 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 1.8 | .500 | 2.8 | 1.4 | .500 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.000 |
| Tra Holder | PG | 31 | 4 | 0 | 16.5 | 7.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 6.3 | 1.5 | .240 | 3.0 | 0.8 | .250 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.000 |
| Kalob Ledoux | G | 29 | 4 | 0 | 18.3 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 6.5 | 2.3 | .346 | 5.0 | 1.8 | .350 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .500 |
| Caio Pacheco | PG | 27 | 19 | 7 | 23.1 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 6.3 | 2.4 | .375 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .358 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .786 |
| Derek Culver | C | 28 | 11 | 1 | 12.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .364 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | .500 | |
| Gael Bonilla | F | 23 | 20 | 0 | 10.9 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .404 | 0.6 | 0.1 | .182 | 0.2 | 0.2 | .750 |
| Moises Andriassi | SG | 26 | 5 | 0 | 10.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 | .308 | 2.4 | 0.6 | .250 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Tip-Off Tournament Totals
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Jones | 18 | 18 | 662 | 363 | 99 | 123 | 20 | 4 | 75 | 192 | 107 | .557 | 70 | 33 | .471 | 91 | 72 | .791 | ||
| Gary Clark | 17 | 14 | 573 | 321 | 162 | 35 | 26 | 10 | 30 | 243 | 109 | .449 | 144 | 51 | .354 | 35 | 31 | .886 | ||
| Jahlil Okafor | 16 | 12 | 432 | 307 | 120 | 26 | 8 | 13 | 52 | 175 | 123 | .703 | 11 | 3 | .273 | 44 | 33 | .750 | ||
| Alfonzo McKinnie | 16 | 16 | 504 | 253 | 83 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 37 | 199 | 98 | .492 | 76 | 30 | .395 | 25 | 16 | .640 | ||
| Bruno Caboclo | 16 | 7 | 429 | 244 | 104 | 24 | 14 | 37 | 45 | 169 | 94 | .556 | 49 | 14 | .286 | 34 | 25 | .735 | ||
| Justin Minaya | 17 | 5 | 550 | 140 | 68 | 30 | 33 | 14 | 10 | 123 | 56 | .455 | 66 | 16 | .242 | 15 | 7 | .467 | ||
| Caio Pacheco | 17 | 2 | 326 | 115 | 34 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 28 | 100 | 36 | .360 | 48 | 15 | .313 | 19 | 15 | .789 | ||
| Shabazz Napier | 9 | 6 | 261 | 106 | 27 | 41 | 12 | 6 | 31 | 78 | 30 | .385 | 41 | 11 | .268 | 24 | 21 | .875 | ||
| Jassel Perez | 12 | 3 | 178 | 58 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 21 | .457 | 22 | 6 | .273 | 7 | 5 | .714 | ||
| Rigoberto Mendoza | 7 | 6 | 196 | 56 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 42 | 23 | .548 | 15 | 5 | .333 | 4 | 3 | .750 | ||
| Alfonso Plummer | 3 | 0 | 55 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 10 | .500 | 16 | 7 | .438 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | ||
| Moises Andriassi | 7 | 0 | 79 | 28 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 9 | .409 | 19 | 8 | .421 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | ||
| Orlando Mendez | 4 | 1 | 54 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | .167 | 5 | 1 | .200 | 1 | 0 | .000 | ||
| Garly Sojo | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Regular Season Totals
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Clark | 29 | 29 | 1024 | 568 | 230 | 75 | 40 | 19 | 56 | 434 | 187 | .431 | 281 | 117 | .416 | 68 | 49 | .721 | ||
| Mason Jones | 20 | 18 | 675 | 446 | 77 | 101 | 28 | 0 | 73 | 289 | 147 | .509 | 118 | 48 | .407 | 88 | 74 | .841 | ||
| Rigoberto Mendoza | 27 | 20 | 891 | 424 | 155 | 105 | 31 | 11 | 46 | 337 | 168 | .499 | 114 | 46 | .404 | 31 | 26 | .839 | ||
| Kenneth Faried | 29 | 27 | 842 | 402 | 328 | 44 | 27 | 58 | 65 | 291 | 162 | .557 | 18 | 5 | .278 | 78 | 44 | .564 | ||
| Alfonzo McKinnie | 25 | 9 | 707 | 344 | 135 | 26 | 25 | 5 | 43 | 311 | 126 | .405 | 114 | 30 | .263 | 47 | 36 | .766 | ||
| Justin Minaya | 28 | 25 | 949 | 343 | 117 | 59 | 56 | 38 | 34 | 276 | 135 | .489 | 126 | 43 | .341 | 36 | 17 | .472 | ||
| Skylar Mays | 16 | 13 | 551 | 307 | 75 | 98 | 15 | 2 | 33 | 240 | 110 | .458 | 91 | 31 | .341 | 38 | 33 | .868 | ||
| Shabazz Napier | 10 | 2 | 305 | 223 | 22 | 47 | 19 | 3 | 29 | 143 | 68 | .476 | 68 | 32 | .471 | 38 | 31 | .816 | ||
| Jassel Perez | 22 | 5 | 437 | 137 | 51 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 128 | 54 | .422 | 65 | 22 | .338 | 9 | 4 | .444 | ||
| Caio Pacheco | 19 | 7 | 439 | 127 | 34 | 55 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 120 | 45 | .375 | 53 | 19 | .358 | 14 | 11 | .786 | ||
| Skal Labissiere | 9 | 2 | 214 | 75 | 55 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 67 | 33 | .493 | 12 | 2 | .167 | 12 | 6 | .500 | ||
| Gael Bonilla | 20 | 0 | 218 | 50 | 52 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 52 | 21 | .404 | 11 | 2 | .182 | 4 | 3 | .750 | ||
| Orlando Mendez | 8 | 0 | 78 | 41 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 14 | .500 | 22 | 11 | .500 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | ||
| Derek Culver | 11 | 1 | 139 | 36 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 12 | .364 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | .500 | |||
| Tra Holder | 4 | 0 | 66 | 29 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 6 | .240 | 12 | 3 | .250 | 8 | 8 | 1.000 | ||
| Kalob Ledoux | 4 | 0 | 73 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 9 | .346 | 20 | 7 | .350 | 2 | 1 | .500 | ||
| Bruno Caboclo | 2 | 2 | 59 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 9 | .429 | 6 | 2 | .333 | 3 | 2 | .667 | ||
| Moises Andriassi | 5 | 0 | 51 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | .308 | 12 | 3 | .250 | 0 | 0 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Tip-Off Tournament Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Jones | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 36.8 | High | 20.2 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 89.2 | Primary ball-handler and offensive initiator, Jones operated as Mexico City’s main creator, combining downhill scoring with a heavy playmaking burden. His 6.8 assists reflected the freedom coach Ramón Díaz gave him, while his 32-point home-opening performance showed how quickly he could become the offensive focal point. Yahoo Sports | |
| Gary Clark | Two-Way Stretch Forward (1.1) | 33.7 | High | 18.9 | 9.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 86.1 | Defensive-minded forward who expanded his offensive responsibility, Clark blended floor spacing with physical rebounding and switchable defense. His return was specifically highlighted after an NBA call-up the previous season, and his ability to pair perimeter shooting with interior work made him one of the Capitanes’ most versatile pieces. NBL.com.au | |
| Jahlil Okafor | Low-Post Offensive Focal Point (1.1) | 27.0 | High | 19.2 | 7.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 78.1 | Interior scoring centerpiece whose offense was built around deep seals, touch finishes and half-court post possessions. Contemporary coverage noted him scoring repeatedly around the restricted area, including 11 made shots inside the zone in one Showcase Cup win, while his stated goal was to use the G League to rebuild his NBA opportunity. AS México | |
| Bruno Caboclo | Rim-Protecting Stretch Big (1.05) | 26.8 | Medium | 15.3 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 61.2 | Mobile frontcourt scorer whose value came from combining length, interior finishing and weak-side rim protection. In the Capitanes’ first home game he supplied 14 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks off the bench, illustrating the two-way activity that made his minutes more valuable than a simple scoring role. Confederação Brasileira de Basketball | |
| Shabazz Napier | Lead Shot-Creating Guard (1.1) | 29.0 | High | 11.8 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 56.5 | Veteran scoring guard who supplied self-created offense and secondary playmaking, often entering as a reserve rather than functioning as a conventional starter. His G League stint included several explosive scoring nights, including a 40-point game, and his strong shooting efficiency helped generate interest from Olimpia Milano during the season. Eurohoops | |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | Veteran Second-Unit Scorer (1.05) | 31.5 | Medium | 15.8 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 54.5 | Physical veteran forward who gave the second unit scoring punch, rebounding and defensive activity without needing the offense built entirely around him. Contemporary reporting repeatedly described him producing efficiently off the bench, including a late-season stretch in which he scored in double figures in nine of 11 games. CBS Sports | |
| Justin Minaya | Defensive Wing Stopper (1.05) | 32.4 | Medium | 8.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 38.6 | Defensive utility wing whose value extended well beyond his scoring. Minaya’s length, activity and point-of-attack defense helped him earn a major role, and the eventual NBA call-up reflected how his two-way profile translated beyond the G League. NBA G League | NBA Call-Up (2023) |
| Alfonso Plummer | Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) | 18.3 | Medium | 10.0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 29.5 | Perimeter shooting specialist used to inject scoring into reserve minutes, with the profile of a player capable of changing a possession sequence quickly through deep shooting. His Mexico City stay was brief, limiting the available season-specific independent reporting, so the role assessment is based on his documented G League usage and contemporary context. | |
| Rigoberto Mendoza | Veteran Offensive Connector (1.05) | 28.0 | Medium | 8.0 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 28.6 | Experienced international guard who connected the Capitanes’ scoring groups rather than operating solely as a volume scorer. His long relationship with the franchise was recognized during the season, including a milestone for reaching more than 150 games with the organization. Cancha Latina | |
| Caio Pacheco | Pick-and-Roll Organizer (1.0) | 23.1 | Medium | 6.8 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 27.1 | Ball-screen facilitator and secondary creator whose primary value came from organizing possessions and finding teammates rather than dominating shot volume. A late-season road game illustrated that function when his six assists helped support Mexico City’s perimeter-oriented attack. Stockton Kings | |
| Jassel Perez | Defensive Pressure Guard (1.0) | 14.8 | Low | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 19.0 | Young defensive-minded guard used in a limited rotation role, with pressure defense and activity providing more immediate value than offensive creation. His earlier Dominican league profile was that of an aggressive scorer and highly regarded young guard, but his Mexico City minutes were more developmental and situational. Cancha Latina | |
| Moises Andriassi | Developmental Shooting Guard (1.0) | 11.3 | Low | 4.0 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 12.4 | Developmental perimeter guard whose minutes were difficult to establish consistently in Mexico City’s veteran-heavy rotation. Contemporary reporting noted that his G League opportunity was limited before he returned to Astros de Jalisco, making this a short evaluation window rather than a fully established rotation role. AS México | |
| Orlando Mendez | Veteran Floor-Spreading Reserve (1.0) | 13.5 | Low | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 6.4 | Veteran reserve whose value centered on experience, ball movement and perimeter spacing rather than sustained scoring responsibility. His 2022-23 Capitanes stint came after a long professional career, and the organization subsequently retained him in a basketball-operations role, reflecting the broader leadership value attached to his experience. | |
| Garly Sojo | Energy Forward Prospect (1.0) | 6.0 | Low | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 5.4 | Athletic developmental forward whose limited minutes made his role primarily about energy, rebounding and defensive activity. Independent season-specific coverage of this short Capitanes stint is limited, so the assessment is necessarily cautious rather than attributing a larger offensive role than the available evidence supports. |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Jones | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 33.8 | High | 22.3 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 86.3 | Primary offensive initiator who combined downhill creation with pull-up shooting and late-clock responsibility. His 39-point performances against Austin and Texas illustrated how much of Mexico City’s offense could flow through him, while his 5.1 assists reflected a genuine lead-guard workload. Yahoo Sports — Mexico City Capitanes coverage | |
| Gary Clark | Two-Way Stretch Forward (1.1) | 35.3 | High | 19.6 | 7.9 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 85.0 | Stretch-forward usage gave Clark unusual offensive responsibility for a defensive-minded frontcourt player; he could space the floor, attack mismatches and still handle major rebounding duties. His 30-point, 12-rebound outing against G League Ignite showed the two-way workload Mexico City leaned on him to carry. NBL.com.au — Hawks Round Out Import Crop with NBA Veteran | |
| Shabazz Napier | Lead Shot-Creating Guard (1.1) | 30.5 | High | 22.3 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 82.9 | Veteran shot-maker who arrived as a natural late-clock creator, using change of pace, pull-up range and pick-and-roll reads to manufacture offense. His 40-point explosion against Oklahoma City underlined the scoring ceiling, while his 46.4% three-point shooting made the perimeter threat difficult to ignore. Eurohoops — Shabazz Napier signs with Olimpia Milano | |
| Skylar Mays | Pick-and-Roll Playmaking Hub (1.1) | 34.4 | High | 19.2 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 1.0 | 81.8 | Mays quickly functioned as a high-volume creator after arriving from Delaware, bringing controlled pick-and-roll play and strong decision-making into a roster already packed with scorers. His 16-assist performance against Iowa was particularly telling: he could bend a defense as a passer rather than simply hunt his own shot. The Oregonian — Skylar Mays earns Portland opportunity | |
| Kenneth Faried | High-Motor Interior Force (1.1) | 29.0 | Medium | 13.9 | 11.3 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 71.6 | Relentless interior presence whose value came from rim pressure, offensive rebounding and weak-side activity more than designed scoring possessions. Faried grabbed 19 rebounds twice during the regular season and produced 11 offensive rebounds in one game, illustrating the physical edge that defined his Mexico City role. CBS Sports — Kenneth Faried returns to G League action | |
| Rigoberto Mendoza | Veteran Offensive Connector (1.05) | 33.0 | Medium | 15.7 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 61.9 | Mendoza served as a connective scorer who could move between primary creation, spot-up shooting and secondary playmaking without needing every possession called for him. His 11-assist performance against Lakeland showed the passing dimension, while his long Capitanes tenure gave the lineup a stabilizing veteran presence. — Rigoberto Mendoza joins Piratas de La Guaira | |
| Justin Minaya | Defensive Wing Stopper (1.05) | 33.9 | Medium | 12.3 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 50.8 | Defensive activity was the foundation of Minaya’s role, with his length allowing him to pressure ball-handlers, rotate from the wing and challenge shots as a help defender. He recorded five steals and five blocks in separate regular-season games before earning a Portland opportunity, a strong indication of the defensive versatility scouts noticed. | |
| Alfonzo McKinnie | Veteran Slashing Forward (1.05) | 28.3 | Medium | 13.8 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 49.4 | Physical wing-forward who supplied second-unit scoring through straight-line drives, cuts and opportunistic perimeter shooting while remaining useful on the glass. His 21-point, 13-rebound performance against Texas showed how his offensive rebounding and transition activity could turn a complementary role into a major contribution. | |
| Bruno Caboclo | Rim-Protecting Stretch Big (1.05) | 29.5 | Medium | 12.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 47.4 | Caboclo’s appeal remained tied to his unusual combination of length, mobility and perimeter range: he could space the floor while also lurking as a weak-side shot blocker. His Mexico City stint was brief, but the early-season home opener showed the intended formula, with 14 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. CBB — Bruno Caboclo signs with Ratiopharm Ulm | |
| Skal Labissiere | Mobile Interior Scoring Reserve (1.0) | 23.8 | Low | 8.3 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 37.6 | Labissiere gave Mexico City a mobile frontcourt option who could finish around the rim while offering genuine shot-blocking presence from the second unit. His four-block performance against Stockton late in the season highlighted the defensive upside that remained part of his profile despite his limited stint. The Haitian Times — Skal Labissiere’s professional comeback | |
| Caio Pacheco | Secondary Pick-and-Roll Organizer (1.0) | 23.1 | Medium | 6.7 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 26.4 | Pacheco operated primarily as a secondary organizer, keeping the ball moving and initiating pick-and-roll actions when the higher-usage guards shifted off the ball. His six-assist performance against G League Ignite demonstrated that his value could rise quickly when Mexico City’s main creators were being pressured. NBM México — Capitanes CDMX coverage | |
| Tra Holder | Backup Creation Guard (1.0) | 16.5 | Low | 7.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 22.2 | Holder’s role was essentially short-term backcourt cover, joining Mexico City for four games during the international-window absences. That context matters: he was asked to stabilize the reserve unit rather than establish a permanent offensive identity, with his prior G League experience making him a practical plug-in option. Arizona Sports — Tra Holder’s professional basketball career | |
| Jassel Perez | Defensive Pressure Wing (1.0) | 19.9 | Low | 6.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 20.4 | Perez’s minutes were built around defensive energy and willingness to attack closeouts rather than a large designed scoring workload. His 15-point, four-three performance against Windy City showed the offensive flashes, but the season context remained developmental as he learned to contribute within a veteran-heavy rotation. — Jassel Perez and the LNB All-Star voting | |
| Kalob Ledoux | Perimeter Scoring Reserve (1.0) | 18.3 | Low | 6.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 20.2 | Ledoux arrived as temporary roster reinforcement rather than a central offensive piece, bringing a catch-and-shoot threat and experience from Birmingham into a four-game Mexico City stint. His previous G League role had already been shaped by reserve scoring, including recognition as Conference USA Sixth Player of the Year in college. Sporting News — NBA G League Draft coverage | |
| Derek Culver | Physical Backup Center (1.0) | 12.6 | Low | 3.3 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 16.2 | Culver supplied traditional interior depth, using his size to battle for position and finish around the basket rather than stretching defenses outside. His Mexico City stay was short and transitional, with the former West Virginia big eventually moving on before the regular season concluded. | |
| Gael Bonilla | Developmental Two-Way Forward (1.0) | 10.9 | Low | 2.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 13.0 | Bonilla was used primarily as a development piece, with his length and versatility offering glimpses of a larger future role without demanding major possessions from the veteran core. He returned to FC Barcelona after the G League season, making the stint more about exposure and adjustment than immediate production. El Universal — Gael Bonilla’s Mexican basketball development | |
| Orlando Mendez | Veteran Floor-Spreading Reserve (1.0) | 9.8 | Low | 5.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 12.8 | Mendez provided veteran perimeter depth and familiarity with Mexican basketball rather than a major creation burden. His limited minutes reflected the amount of experienced scoring already ahead of him, although his long-standing Capitanes connection made him a useful stabilizing presence around a developing roster. El Imparcial — Mexican basketball coverage | |
| Moises Andriassi | Developmental Shooting Guard (1.0) | 10.2 | Low | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 8.4 | Andriassi’s season was disrupted by his limited place in a veteran-heavy rotation, leaving him little room to establish the perimeter scoring role he had shown in Mexico’s domestic competition. Contemporary reporting noted his departure from Capitanes and return to Astros de Jalisco during the season. — Moisés Andriassi leaves Capitanes CDMX |