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 NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
1 Jordan Bone PG 6-2 180 lbs November 5, 1997 Tennessee
2 Braxton Key PF 6-8 230 lbs February 14, 1997 Virginia
3 Lamine Diane SF 6-7 205 lbs November 7, 1997 Cal State Northridge
4 Julian Washburn SF 6-8 205 lbs December 18, 1991 UTEP
5 Justin Robinson PG 6-1 195 lbs October 12, 1997 Virginia Tech
9 Rayjon Tucker SG 6-3 209 lbs September 24, 1997 Little Rock
10 Jemerrio Jones SF 6-5 175 lbs April 9, 1995 New Mexico State
11 Ivan Rabb C 6-10 220 lbs February 4, 1997 California
20 Brandon Sampson SG 6-5 184 lbs May 1, 1997 LSU
21 Michael Frazier II SG 6-3 200 lbs March 8, 1994 Florida
23 Jared Brownridge SG 6-3 200 lbs November 13, 1994 Santa Clara
44 Paul Reed Jr. C 6-8 218 lbs June 14, 1999 DePaul

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Paul Reed — — 15 15 31.5 22.3 11.9 2.3 2.0 1.8 2.6 16.3 9.6 .588 3.6 1.6 .444 1.3 1.0 .789
Rayjon Tucker — — 15 15 33.0 19.4 4.7 4.1 1.1 0.5 3.1 13.8 5.9 .430 5.1 1.5 .303 4.3 3.5 .828
Justin Robinson — — 13 13 31.1 15.5 3.4 5.9 1.6 0.4 2.2 13.5 5.2 .389 5.7 2.3 .405 2.7 1.7 .629
Jared Brownridge — — 15 3 24.9 12.3 1.9 1.9 0.7 0.1 0.5 9.4 4.0 .426 6.5 2.6 .402 1.3 1.1 .850
Michael Frazier — — 12 6 24.5 12.8 3.3 2.2 0.8 0.4 2.0 11.8 4.9 .415 5.0 1.4 .283 1.4 1.2 .824
Jordan Bone — — 15 3 24.8 11.5 3.1 3.8 1.7 0.0 1.5 10.9 4.1 .380 5.1 1.7 .338 1.0 0.9 .867
Julian Washburn — — 14 9 22.9 7.9 2.6 1.4 0.6 0.4 0.6 7.1 3.0 .420 4.8 1.7 .358 0.2 0.1 .667
Ivan Rabb — — 15 0 16.2 5.3 5.8 1.3 0.8 0.5 0.7 3.6 2.0 .556 0.4 0.1 .333 0.9 0.7 .769
Jemerrio Jones — — 12 8 25.9 6.1 8.0 2.7 1.4 0.3 1.4 6.3 2.9 .467 1.2 0.1 .071 0.5 0.2 .333
Braxton Key — — 12 1 12.3 4.3 2.1 1.1 0.8 0.8 0.3 4.3 1.7 .392 1.8 0.5 .286 0.5 0.3 .667
Isaiah Joe — — 2 2 34.0 8.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 1.5 14.0 3.5 .250 8.5 1.5 .176 0.0 0.0 —
Lamine Diane — — 6 0 8.5 2.5 3.3 0.2 0.8 0.7 1.2 2.2 1.2 .538 0.2 0.2 1.000 0.5 0.0 .000
Brandon Sampson — — 6 0 8.3 1.8 0.5 1.3 0.2 0.2 0.7 1.7 0.7 .400 0.5 0.2 .333 0.3 0.2 .500

Playoff Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Isaiah Joe — — 3 3 36.7 23.3 3.7 2.7 1.7 0.0 1.3 16.0 7.0 .438 12.7 5.0 .395 2.7 2.3 .875
Paul Reed — — 3 3 36.0 18.7 9.0 3.7 2.3 2.3 2.7 17.0 7.7 .451 5.7 2.0 .353 1.3 1.0 .750
Rayjon Tucker — — 3 3 30.7 16.7 2.3 2.0 1.3 0.0 2.7 14.0 5.7 .405 6.7 1.7 .250 3.0 2.0 .667
Justin Robinson — — 3 3 37.7 15.3 3.0 10.7 3.3 0.0 3.7 13.3 5.3 .400 5.7 2.0 .353 2.0 1.3 .667
Braxton Key — — 3 0 16.3 10.7 5.7 1.0 0.3 0.3 2.0 5.3 3.3 .625 3.3 2.0 .600 1.3 1.0 .750
Michael Frazier — — 3 0 19.0 9.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1.3 7.3 3.7 .500 3.7 1.7 .455 1.0 0.7 .667
Jemerrio Jones — — 3 0 26.0 5.3 8.7 3.3 1.3 0.7 0.3 5.7 2.7 .471 1.7 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0 —
Ivan Rabb — — 3 0 11.7 5.3 3.0 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.0 3.0 2.0 .667 0.0 0.0 — 0.7 0.7 1.000
Julian Washburn — — 3 3 20.7 4.0 2.7 0.3 1.3 0.3 0.7 3.3 1.7 .500 1.7 0.7 .400 0.0 0.0 —
Jordan Bone — — 1 0 15.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 5.0 1.0 .200 3.0 0.0 .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%
Paul Reed — — 15 15 473 334 178 35 30 27 39 245 144 .588 54 24 .444 19 15 .789
Rayjon Tucker — — 15 15 495 291 71 62 17 7 47 207 89 .430 76 23 .303 64 53 .828
Justin Robinson — — 13 13 404 202 44 77 21 5 28 175 68 .389 74 30 .405 35 22 .629
Jared Brownridge — — 15 3 373 185 29 29 11 2 8 141 60 .426 97 39 .402 20 17 .850
Jordan Bone — — 15 3 372 172 47 57 25 0 22 163 62 .380 77 26 .338 15 13 .867
Michael Frazier — — 12 6 294 153 40 26 9 5 24 142 59 .415 60 17 .283 17 14 .824
Julian Washburn — — 14 9 320 111 36 20 9 5 9 100 42 .420 67 24 .358 3 2 .667
Ivan Rabb — — 15 0 243 80 87 19 12 8 11 54 30 .556 6 2 .333 13 10 .769
Jemerrio Jones — — 12 8 311 73 96 32 17 4 17 75 35 .467 14 1 .071 6 2 .333
Braxton Key — — 12 1 147 52 25 13 10 10 4 51 20 .392 21 6 .286 6 4 .667
Isaiah Joe — — 2 2 68 17 4 3 2 1 3 28 7 .250 17 3 .176 0 0 —
Lamine Diane — — 6 0 51 15 20 1 5 4 7 13 7 .538 1 1 1.000 3 0 .000
Brandon Sampson — — 6 0 50 11 3 8 1 1 4 10 4 .400 3 1 .333 2 1 .500

Playoff Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Isaiah Joe — — 3 3 110 70 11 8 5 0 4 48 21 .438 38 15 .395 8 7 .875
Paul Reed — — 3 3 108 56 27 11 7 7 8 51 23 .451 17 6 .353 4 3 .750
Rayjon Tucker — — 3 3 92 50 7 6 4 0 8 42 17 .405 20 5 .250 9 6 .667
Justin Robinson — — 3 3 113 46 9 32 10 0 11 40 16 .400 17 6 .353 6 4 .667
Braxton Key — — 3 0 49 32 17 3 1 1 6 16 10 .625 10 6 .600 4 3 .750
Michael Frazier — — 3 0 57 29 3 3 3 0 4 22 11 .500 11 5 .455 3 2 .667
Jemerrio Jones — — 3 0 78 16 26 10 4 2 1 17 8 .471 5 0 .000 0 0 —
Ivan Rabb — — 3 0 35 16 9 2 1 1 3 9 6 .667 0 0 — 2 2 1.000
Julian Washburn — — 3 3 62 12 8 1 4 1 2 10 5 .500 5 2 .400 0 0 —
Jordan Bone — — 1 0 15 2 2 3 1 0 1 5 1 .200 3 0 .000 0 0 —

Regular Season

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Paul Reed Two-Way Interior Catalyst (1.1) 31.5 High (1.2) 22.3 11.9 2.3 3.8 106.39 Energetic 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 rookie NBA 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 Tucker Primary Slashing Wing (1.05) 33.0 High (1.2) 19.4 4.7 4.1 1.6 75.10 Powerful 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 Deal None
Justin Robinson Lead Pick-and-Roll Organizer (1.05) 31.1 High (1.2) 15.5 3.4 5.9 2.0 67.54 Lead 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 Rumors None
Jordan Bone Secondary Pick-and-Roll Creator (1.05) 24.8 Medium (1.1) 11.5 3.1 3.8 1.7 46.43 Speedy 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 experience None
Michael Frazier Bench Shot-Making Specialist (1.05) 24.5 Medium (1.1) 12.8 3.3 2.2 1.2 45.05 Movement 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 win None
Jemerrio Jones Rebounding Playmaking Forward (1.05) 25.9 Medium (1.1) 6.1 8.0 2.7 1.7 42.74 Rebounding-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 Rumors None
Jared Brownridge Veteran Movement Shooter (1.05) 24.9 Medium (1.1) 12.3 1.9 1.9 0.8 39.04 Veteran 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 on None
Isaiah Joe Instant-Offense Assignment Guard (1.1) 34.0 High (1.2) 8.5 2.0 1.5 1.5 35.64 High-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 Delaware None
Ivan Rabb Backup Interior Scorer (1.0) 16.2 Low (1.0) 5.3 5.8 1.3 1.3 27.40 Interior 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 return None
Julian Washburn Defensive Wing Connector (1.0) 22.9 Low (1.0) 7.9 2.6 1.4 1.0 25.80 Defensive-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 season None
Braxton Key Defensive Utility Forward (1.0) 12.3 Low (1.0) 4.3 2.1 1.1 1.6 18.20 Versatile 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 roster None
Lamine Diane Frontcourt Development Reserve (1.0) 8.5 Low (1.0) 2.5 3.3 0.2 1.5 15.00 Athletic 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 Sunday None
Brandon Sampson Energy Wing Reserve (1.0) 8.3 Low (1.0) 1.8 0.5 1.3 0.4 8.00 Limited-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 roster None
TEAM TOTALS — 296.4 — 130.2 52.6 29.7 20.1 512.73 — —

Playoffs

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Paul Reed Two-Way Interior Catalyst (1.1) 36.0 High (1.2) 18.7 9.0 3.7 4.6 95.04 Interior 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 Illustrated NBA 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 Joe Lead Perimeter Shot Creator (1.1) 36.7 High (1.2) 23.3 3.7 2.7 1.7 82.90 Movement 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 Illustrated Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Justin Robinson Franchise Floor General (1.05) 37.7 High (1.2) 15.3 3.0 10.7 3.3 81.40 Lead 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 Sports Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Rayjon Tucker Primary Slashing Wing (1.05) 30.7 High (1.2) 16.7 2.3 2.0 1.3 56.20 Downhill 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 Inquirer Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Braxton Key Bench Stretch Forward (1.05) 16.3 Medium (1.1) 10.7 5.7 1.0 1.1 42.74 Versatile 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 22 Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Jemerrio Jones Rebounding Playmaking Forward (1.0) 26.0 Medium (1.1) 5.3 8.7 3.3 2.0 42.46 Physical 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 Central Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Michael Frazier Veteran Perimeter Specialist (1.0) 19.0 Medium (1.1) 9.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 27.94 Veteran 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 Central Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Jordan Bone Reserve Table-Setter (1.0) 15.0 Low (1.0) 2.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 16.00 Small-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 — FIBA Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Julian Washburn Defensive Wing Connector (1.0) 20.7 Low (1.0) 4.0 2.7 0.3 0.6 15.40 Low-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 HQ Eastern Conference Champion (2021)
Ivan Rabb Backup Interior Finisher (1.0) 11.7 Low (1.0) 5.3 3.0 0.7 0.6 19.60 Interior 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 — RotoWire Eastern Conference Champion (2021)