Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Grand Rapids Gold’s 2023–24 season featured one of the G League’s most explosive offenses and a roster that regularly showcased players on the edge of NBA opportunities. Guard Collin Gillespie built on his breakout campaign and remained one of the team’s most reliable leaders, directing the offense with a combination of efficient scoring and steady decision-making. The Gold also received major contributions from Jalen Pickett, whose assignment appearances helped accelerate his transition to the professional game, while veteran performers and Denver Nuggets affiliates provided depth throughout the season. Grand Rapids stayed in the playoff race behind its ability to generate points from multiple positions and adapt to frequent roster changes. Although the season did not culminate in a championship run, it further demonstrated the organization’s value within Denver’s player development structure and highlighted several players working toward expanded NBA roles.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS. | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Souley Boum | G | 6-3 | 175 lbs | Jan. 26, 1999 | San Francisco, UTEP, Xavier |
| 1 | Au’Diese Toney | SF | 6-6 | 205 lbs | Nov. 12, 1999 | Pittsburgh, Arkansas |
| 3 | Julian Strawther | GF | 6-7 | 205 lbs | Apr. 18, 2002 | Gonzaga |
| 3 | Reggie Kissoonlal | FC | 7-0 | 220 lbs | Apr. 10, 1996 | Northwestern State |
| 4 | Hunter Tyson | SF | 6-8 | 215 lbs | Jun. 13, 2000 | Clemson |
| 5 | Bryce Wills | SG | 6-6 | 200 lbs | Oct. 13, 2000 | Stanford |
| 7 | Will Richardson | PG | 6-5 | 170 lbs | Sep. 3, 1999 | Oregon |
| 8 | Chris Smith | SF | 6-9 | 215 lbs | Dec. 24, 1999 | UCLA |
| 8 | Jamari Wheeler | PG | 6-1 | 170 lbs | Dec. 9, 1997 | Ohio State |
| 9 | Zak Irvin | SG | 6-6 | 215 lbs | Sep. 5, 1994 | Michigan |
| 9 | Justin Jackson | SF | 6-7 | 225 lbs | Feb. 28, 1997 | Maryland |
| 10 | Andrew Funk | SG | 6-5 | 200 lbs | Sep. 21, 1999 | Bucknell, Penn State |
| 11 | Braxton Key | SF | 6-8 | 225 lbs | Feb. 14, 1997 | Alabama, Virginia |
| 11 | Reggie Kissoonlal | FC | 7-0 | 220 lbs | Apr. 10, 1996 | Northwestern State |
| 13 | Armaan Franklin | G | 6-4 | 204 lbs | Nov. 17, 2000 | Indiana, Virginia |
| 16 | Jamorko Pickett | F | 6-9 | 206 lbs | Dec. 24, 1997 | Georgetown |
| 21 | Collin Gillespie | PG | 6-1 | 195 lbs | Jun. 25, 1999 | Villanova |
| 24 | Jalen Pickett | F | 6-2 | 202 lbs | Oct. 22, 1999 | Siena, Penn State |
| 28 | Au’Diese Toney | SF | 6-6 | 205 lbs | Nov. 12, 1999 | Pittsburgh, Arkansas |
| 30 | Jay Huff | C | 7-1 | 240 lbs | Aug. 25, 1998 | Virginia |
| 35 | Amida Brimah | C | 6-10 | 230 lbs | Feb. 11, 1994 | UConn |
| 35 | Joey Baker | SF | 6-7 | 205 lbs | Sep. 13, 2000 | Duke, Michigan |
| 36 | Duke Mondy | G | 6-4 | 205 lbs | Dec. 2, 1990 | Oakland |
| 55 | Walter Ellis | SG | 6-5 | 200 lbs | Nov. 29, 1999 | Bucknell, Grand Canyon |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Tyson | PF | 26 | 11 | 11 | 38.6 | 23.6 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 18.3 | 8.3 | .453 | 8.1 | 3.0 | .371 | 3.3 | 2.8 | .861 |
| Andrew Funk | SG | 27 | 16 | 14 | 37.0 | 15.4 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 12.2 | 5.3 | .431 | 10.1 | 3.9 | .391 | 0.8 | 0.6 | .750 |
| Jay Huff | C | 29 | 10 | 10 | 27.7 | 18.1 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 10.9 | 6.8 | .624 | 4.1 | 1.7 | .415 | 1.9 | 1.6 | .842 |
| Braxton Key | SF | 29 | 5 | 5 | 34.0 | 23.4 | 12.6 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 16.0 | 9.4 | .588 | 3.0 | 0.8 | .267 | 3.6 | 2.6 | .722 |
| Au’Diese Toney | G | 26 | 12 | 12 | 33.4 | 12.4 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 9.6 | 4.3 | .443 | 3.0 | 0.8 | .278 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .815 |
| Jamorko Pickett | SF/PF | 28 | 14 | 5 | 24.1 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 7.1 | 2.4 | .333 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .286 | 1.3 | 1.1 | .889 |
| Jalen Pickett | SG | 26 | 6 | 6 | 35.5 | 15.7 | 3.8 | 9.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 12.8 | 5.8 | .455 | 5.7 | 2.3 | .412 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .667 |
| Amida Brimah | C | 32 | 13 | 3 | 17.2 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 2.4 | .608 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | .714 | |
| Collin Gillespie | PG | 27 | 4 | 3 | 37.0 | 19.0 | 9.3 | 11.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 16.8 | 7.5 | .448 | 7.8 | 2.3 | .290 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .571 |
| Armaan Franklin | G | 25 | 7 | 6 | 28.1 | 10.7 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 11.6 | 4.4 | .383 | 3.6 | 0.4 | .120 | 1.0 | 0.9 | .857 |
| Zak Irvin | SG | 32 | 9 | 0 | 13.3 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 5.7 | 3.7 | .647 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .250 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Souley Boum | PG/SG | 27 | 14 | 1 | 11.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 4.1 | 1.4 | .351 | 1.9 | 0.6 | .333 | 0.9 | 0.7 | .833 |
| Bryce Wills | G | 25 | 13 | 3 | 21.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 1.8 | .429 | 1.5 | 0.5 | .368 | 0.4 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Will Richardson | G | 27 | 10 | 0 | 12.1 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .650 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.000 |
| Walter Ellis | G | 26 | 12 | 0 | 8.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 | .367 | 2.3 | 0.8 | .370 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .250 |
| Chris Smith | PF | 26 | 7 | 0 | 9.0 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | .421 | 1.1 | 0.4 | .375 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .500 |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamorko Pickett | — | 32 | 11 | 28.6 | 13.2 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 10.1 | 4.6 | .457 | 4.7 | 1.8 | .371 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .854 | |
| Hunter Tyson | — | 17 | 17 | 37.2 | 23.8 | 8.1 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 18.1 | 7.9 | .436 | 9.3 | 3.8 | .405 | 3.2 | 2.6 | .833 | |
| Au’Diese Toney | — | 28 | 23 | 32.8 | 12.0 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 9.5 | 4.6 | .479 | 3.2 | 1.3 | .404 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .643 | |
| Zak Irvin | — | 33 | 22 | 26.2 | 9.5 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 7.8 | 4.2 | .535 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .167 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .688 | |
| Jalen Pickett | — | 18 | 16 | 34.3 | 16.6 | 5.6 | 7.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 15.1 | 6.6 | .435 | 6.3 | 2.2 | .345 | 1.1 | 0.9 | .800 | |
| Andrew Funk | — | 20 | 19 | 37.4 | 13.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 11.4 | 4.6 | .399 | 9.1 | 3.6 | .390 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .769 | |
| Armaan Franklin | — | 17 | 9 | 27.2 | 13.1 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 11.2 | 4.4 | .393 | 5.6 | 1.9 | .344 | 1.6 | 1.3 | .815 | |
| Souley Boum | — | 21 | 3 | 19.5 | 10.5 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 7.9 | 3.3 | .418 | 4.0 | 1.4 | .361 | 2.1 | 1.7 | .818 | |
| Collin Gillespie | — | 8 | 8 | 40.4 | 21.1 | 8.9 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 15.6 | 7.0 | .448 | 7.9 | 3.1 | .397 | 2.8 | 2.5 | .909 | |
| Braxton Key | — | 8 | 7 | 36.3 | 20.9 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 15.5 | 7.3 | .468 | 3.6 | 0.8 | .207 | 4.3 | 3.1 | .735 | |
| Walter Ellis | — | 26 | 6 | 14.8 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 5.3 | 2.0 | .377 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .380 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .824 | |
| Jay Huff | — | 8 | 8 | 30.4 | 20.4 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 14.6 | 7.8 | .530 | 5.1 | 1.9 | .366 | 2.0 | 1.8 | .875 | |
| Will Richardson | — | 21 | 8 | 17.0 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.9 | 2.4 | .485 | 2.4 | 1.1 | .471 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 | |
| Bryce Wills | — | 25 | 8 | 19.2 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 1.9 | .388 | 2.3 | 0.6 | .241 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .077 | |
| Justin Jackson | — | 9 | 0 | 15.2 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 4.9 | 2.0 | .409 | 2.9 | 0.7 | .231 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .667 | |
| Julian Strawther | — | 2 | 2 | 33.0 | 24.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 17.5 | 7.0 | .400 | 11.5 | 4.5 | .391 | 4.0 | 3.5 | .875 | |
| Joey Baker | — | 9 | 1 | 13.4 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 1.7 | .395 | 2.9 | 0.8 | .269 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 | |
| Reggie Kissoonlal | — | 11 | 1 | 8.9 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 1.1 | .333 | 1.5 | 0.5 | .294 | 0.5 | 0.4 | .667 | |
| Amida Brimah | — | 2 | 1 | 14.0 | 10.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | .900 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .667 | ||
| Chris Smith | — | 4 | 0 | 10.5 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 | .385 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .667 | |
| Duke Mondy | — | 3 | 0 | 13.7 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 1.7 | .385 | 2.0 | 0.7 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Jamari Wheeler | — | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Tyson | — | — | 11 | 11 | 425 | 260 | 76 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 33 | 201 | 91 | .453 | 89 | 33 | .371 | 36 | 31 | .861 |
| Andrew Funk | — | — | 16 | 14 | 592 | 246 | 62 | 49 | 16 | 2 | 27 | 195 | 84 | .431 | 161 | 63 | .391 | 12 | 9 | .750 |
| Jay Huff | — | — | 10 | 10 | 277 | 181 | 85 | 21 | 7 | 31 | 15 | 109 | 68 | .624 | 41 | 17 | .415 | 19 | 16 | .842 |
| Au’Diese Toney | — | — | 12 | 12 | 401 | 149 | 80 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 115 | 51 | .443 | 36 | 10 | .278 | 27 | 22 | .815 |
| Braxton Key | — | — | 5 | 5 | 170 | 117 | 63 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 80 | 47 | .588 | 15 | 4 | .267 | 18 | 13 | .722 |
| Jamorko Pickett | — | — | 14 | 5 | 337 | 108 | 71 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 99 | 33 | .333 | 56 | 16 | .286 | 18 | 16 | .889 |
| Jalen Pickett | — | — | 6 | 6 | 213 | 94 | 23 | 55 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 77 | 35 | .455 | 34 | 14 | .412 | 9 | 6 | .667 |
| Amida Brimah | — | — | 13 | 3 | 224 | 79 | 62 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 18 | 51 | 31 | .608 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 10 | .714 |
| Collin Gillespie | — | — | 4 | 3 | 148 | 76 | 37 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 67 | 30 | .448 | 31 | 9 | .290 | 7 | 4 | .571 |
| Armaan Franklin | — | — | 7 | 6 | 197 | 75 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 81 | 31 | .383 | 25 | 3 | .120 | 7 | 6 | .857 |
| Zak Irvin | — | — | 9 | 0 | 120 | 67 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 51 | 33 | .647 | 4 | 1 | .250 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| Souley Boum | — | — | 14 | 1 | 165 | 64 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 57 | 20 | .351 | 27 | 9 | .333 | 12 | 10 | .833 |
| Bryce Wills | — | — | 13 | 3 | 273 | 55 | 48 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 56 | 24 | .429 | 19 | 7 | .368 | 5 | 0 | .000 |
| Will Richardson | — | — | 10 | 0 | 121 | 37 | 14 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 13 | .650 | 10 | 5 | .500 | 6 | 6 | 1.000 |
| Walter Ellis | — | — | 12 | 0 | 98 | 34 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 11 | .367 | 27 | 10 | .370 | 4 | 1 | .250 |
| Chris Smith | — | — | 7 | 0 | 63 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 8 | .421 | 8 | 3 | .375 | 2 | 1 | .500 |
Regular Season Totals
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamorko Pickett | — | — | 32 | 11 | 916 | 421 | 193 | 74 | 35 | 15 | 70 | 324 | 148 | .457 | 151 | 56 | .371 | 48 | 41 | .854 |
| Hunter Tyson | — | — | 17 | 17 | 632 | 405 | 138 | 44 | 26 | 4 | 32 | 307 | 134 | .436 | 158 | 64 | .405 | 54 | 45 | .833 |
| Au’Diese Toney | — | — | 28 | 23 | 917 | 336 | 158 | 48 | 37 | 14 | 56 | 267 | 128 | .479 | 89 | 36 | .404 | 42 | 27 | .643 |
| Zak Irvin | — | — | 33 | 22 | 864 | 313 | 224 | 88 | 25 | 6 | 60 | 256 | 137 | .535 | 18 | 3 | .167 | 32 | 22 | .688 |
| Jalen Pickett | — | — | 18 | 16 | 618 | 298 | 101 | 140 | 25 | 6 | 43 | 271 | 118 | .435 | 113 | 39 | .345 | 20 | 16 | .800 |
| Andrew Funk | — | — | 20 | 19 | 747 | 268 | 68 | 69 | 11 | 4 | 30 | 228 | 91 | .399 | 182 | 71 | .390 | 13 | 10 | .769 |
| Armaan Franklin | — | — | 17 | 9 | 463 | 223 | 54 | 36 | 10 | 8 | 30 | 191 | 75 | .393 | 96 | 33 | .344 | 27 | 22 | .815 |
| Souley Boum | — | — | 21 | 3 | 409 | 220 | 51 | 70 | 17 | 2 | 45 | 165 | 69 | .418 | 83 | 30 | .361 | 44 | 36 | .818 |
| Collin Gillespie | — | — | 8 | 8 | 323 | 169 | 71 | 88 | 16 | 2 | 29 | 125 | 56 | .448 | 63 | 25 | .397 | 22 | 20 | .909 |
| Braxton Key | — | — | 8 | 7 | 290 | 167 | 73 | 39 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 124 | 58 | .468 | 29 | 6 | .207 | 34 | 25 | .735 |
| Walter Ellis | — | — | 26 | 6 | 384 | 164 | 49 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 138 | 52 | .377 | 100 | 38 | .380 | 17 | 14 | .824 |
| Jay Huff | — | — | 8 | 8 | 243 | 163 | 58 | 13 | 6 | 30 | 18 | 117 | 62 | .530 | 41 | 15 | .366 | 16 | 14 | .875 |
| Will Richardson | — | — | 21 | 8 | 356 | 140 | 39 | 52 | 14 | 2 | 27 | 103 | 50 | .485 | 51 | 24 | .471 | 10 | 10 | 1.000 |
| Bryce Wills | — | — | 25 | 8 | 481 | 110 | 87 | 53 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 121 | 47 | .388 | 58 | 14 | .241 | 13 | 1 | .077 |
| Justin Jackson | — | — | 9 | 0 | 137 | 51 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 18 | .409 | 26 | 6 | .231 | 9 | 6 | .667 |
| Julian Strawther | — | — | 2 | 2 | 66 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 14 | .400 | 23 | 9 | .391 | 8 | 7 | .875 |
| Joey Baker | — | — | 9 | 1 | 121 | 41 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 15 | .395 | 26 | 7 | .269 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Reggie Kissoonlal | — | — | 11 | 1 | 98 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 12 | .333 | 17 | 5 | .294 | 6 | 4 | .667 |
| Amida Brimah | — | — | 2 | 1 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | .900 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 2 | .667 |
| Chris Smith | — | — | 4 | 0 | 42 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 5 | .385 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 3 | 2 | .667 |
| Duke Mondy | — | — | 3 | 0 | 41 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 5 | .385 | 6 | 2 | .333 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jamari Wheeler | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
Tip-Off Tournament
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Key | Two-Way Point-Forward (1.1) | 34.0 | High | 23.4 | 12.6 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 110.35 | As a physical two-way forward, Key supplied the Gold with interior scoring, rebounding and secondary playmaking rather than functioning as a simple finisher. His 12.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists fit the all-around role he showed in a season-high 21-point outing against Wisconsin. Wisconsin Herd | — |
| Collin Gillespie | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 37.0 | High | 19.0 | 9.3 | 11.5 | 1.8 | 109.82 | Gillespie operated as the Gold’s offensive organizer, constantly creating advantages with the ball while also controlling tempo and generating offense for teammates. His December Player of the Month run included a triple-double and established him as far more than a scoring guard. NBA G League | Kia G League Player of the Month (December 2023); NBA G League Up Next Game player pool (2024) |
| Hunter Tyson | Primary Stretch Forward (1.1) | 38.6 | High | 23.6 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 87.91 | Tyson functioned as a high-volume scoring forward with genuine floor-spacing value, comfortable attacking from outside while carrying a large offensive workload. His assignment role with Grand Rapids was substantial enough that he repeatedly became a featured scorer, including a 29-point, 10-rebound performance in March. Windy City Bulls | — |
| Jay Huff | Rim-Protecting Stretch Center (1.1) | 27.7 | High | 18.1 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 85.80 | Huff gave Grand Rapids a rare inside-out center profile: he could stretch the defense beyond the arc while remaining the team’s primary back-line deterrent. Starting every documented appearance, he combined scoring versatility with elite shot-blocking instincts and became a natural defensive centerpiece. NBA G League | — |
| Jalen Pickett | Pick-and-Roll Engine (1.1) | 35.5 | High | 15.7 | 3.8 | 9.2 | 1.8 | 80.52 | Pickett was essentially a jumbo lead guard, using strength and patience to initiate offense and repeatedly bend defenses as a passer. His 10-assist, 32-point performance against Birmingham captured the dual threat he provided as both creator and scorer. NBA G League | — |
| Andrew Funk | Movement Shooting Specialist (1.05) | 37.0 | High | 15.4 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 59.22 | Funk’s value centered on relentless perimeter spacing and quick-trigger shooting, forcing defenses to account for him well beyond the arc. He led Grand Rapids in three-pointers made before earning a Chicago two-way contract, reinforcing his role as a specialist capable of carrying substantial minutes. NBA G League | — |
| Au’Diese Toney | Starting Two-Way Wing (1.05) | 33.4 | Medium | 12.4 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 53.13 | Toney served as a physical two-way wing who could absorb difficult defensive assignments without disappearing offensively. His rebounding and defensive activity complemented a developing perimeter game, giving Grand Rapids a useful connective piece between its scoring guards and interior players. NBA G League | — |
| Armaan Franklin | Secondary Wing Creator (1.05) | 28.1 | Medium | 10.7 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 43.20 | Franklin worked as a secondary perimeter creator, mixing downhill attacks with enough passing to keep possessions moving when the primary handlers gave up the ball. The role was more about supplying balanced rotation offense than dominating possessions, with his six starts reflecting meaningful trust. NBA G League | — |
| Jamorko Pickett | Versatile Forward Reserve (1.0) | 24.1 | Medium | 7.7 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 34.10 | Pickett’s value came from his ability to cover several frontcourt functions, including rebounding, spot-up spacing and switching onto different types of opponents. His limited starting total points to a rotation role, but his 24.1 minutes show he was more than emergency depth. NBA G League | — |
| Amida Brimah | Defensive Anchor Reserve (1.0) | 17.2 | Low | 6.1 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 27.40 | Brimah’s clearest contribution was rim protection: his 2.0 blocks per game gave Grand Rapids a conventional defensive center who could alter shots without needing offensive touches. His midseason move to Santa Cruz also reflected his value as a specialized interior defender. NBA G League | — |
| Zak Irvin | Veteran Scoring Reserve (1.0) | 13.3 | Low | 7.4 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 23.20 | Irvin provided veteran perimeter scoring in a compact role, leaning on efficient half-court offense rather than high-volume creation. His experience from Michigan and several professional stops gave the rotation a steadier option when additional wing scoring was needed. Grand Rapids Gold | — |
| Bryce Wills | Defensive Utility Wing (1.0) | 21.0 | Low | 4.2 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 22.20 | Wills was primarily a defensive and connective wing, contributing through rebounding, passing and activity rather than demanding possessions. His 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks per game fit a role built around disrupting actions and filling gaps around higher-usage scorers. NBA G League | — |
| Will Richardson | Backup Point Guard (1.0) | 12.1 | Low | 3.7 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 17.40 | Richardson’s job was to stabilize second-unit possessions and keep the ball moving, with his 2.9 assists in limited minutes showing a pass-first approach. He supplied useful spot creation without needing to become a primary scoring option. NBA G League | — |
| Souley Boum | Instant-Offense Guard (1.0) | 11.8 | Low | 4.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 15.40 | Boum occupied a small-sample reserve role centered on quick offensive creation. With only one start, his main function was to provide ballhandling and occasional scoring punch when the primary backcourt options needed relief. NBA G League | — |
| Chris Smith | Energy Reserve Wing (1.0) | 9.0 | Low | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 12.40 | Smith’s brief run was defined more by activity than offensive responsibility, with rebounding and defensive pressure offering his clearest avenues to influence possessions. The seven-game sample is too small for a broader role assessment. Wisconsin Herd | — |
| Walter Ellis | Perimeter Shooting Reserve (1.0) | 8.2 | Low | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 8.60 | Ellis had a narrowly defined reserve role, operating mainly as a perimeter shooting option in limited minutes. The small sample and low usage make the evidence for a broader rotation function limited. NBA G League | — |
Regular Season
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Gillespie | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 40.4 | High (1.2) | 21.1 | 8.9 | 11.0 | 2.3 | 114.31 | Gillespie was the offensive organizer, blending pick-and-roll control with deep shooting and unusually strong rebounding for a lead guard. His December run included a triple-double and a G League Player of the Month honor, while his return from a serious leg injury made the season especially significant. Yahoo Sports | Kia G League Player of the Month (December 2023) |
| Braxton Key | Two-Way Point-Forward (1.1) | 36.3 | High (1.2) | 20.9 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 101.64 | Key functioned as a physical connector who could initiate offense, attack mismatches and defend across positions. His two-way background and previous G League success made him a natural high-minute stabilizer, and his March performance against Windy City showed how effectively he could fill the box score without becoming a ball-dominant scorer. Windy City Bulls | — |
| Hunter Tyson | Primary Stretch Forward (1.1) | 37.2 | High (1.2) | 23.8 | 8.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 95.57 | Tyson was used as a featured scoring forward, with enough perimeter range to pull opposing bigs away from the paint while still attacking inside. His G League assignment became an important development opportunity, highlighted by a 34-point performance on 11-of-18 shooting that included five threes. Yahoo Sports | — |
| Jay Huff | Rim-Protecting Stretch Center (1.1) | 30.4 | High (1.2) | 20.4 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 4.6 | 89.50 | Huff combined two valuable center skills: spacing the floor and erasing shots at the rim. Grand Rapids consistently trusted him as a starter, and his previous G League Defensive Player of the Year pedigree made the 2023-24 version of Huff particularly dangerous as a two-way interior centerpiece. NBA G League | — |
| Julian Strawther | Movement Shooting Wing (1.1) | 33.0 | High (1.2) | 24.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 85.80 | Strawther’s tiny two-game sample nevertheless showed the intended role clearly: a high-volume perimeter scorer who could run off screens and attack closeouts. Denver subsequently recalled him, and he described the G League stint as useful for getting repetitions and rediscovering his shooting rhythm. Denver Gazette | — |
| Jalen Pickett | Pick-and-Roll Engine (1.1) | 34.3 | High (1.2) | 16.6 | 5.6 | 7.8 | 1.7 | 83.69 | Pickett operated as a jumbo primary handler, using strength and patience to create advantages rather than relying purely on speed. His G League assignment gave him extended control of possessions, continuing the developmental role that had already produced 8.9 assists per game during his first season with Grand Rapids. NBA G League | — |
| Jamorko Pickett | Versatile Forward Facilitator (1.05) | 28.6 | Medium (1.1) | 13.2 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 53.36 | Pickett provided a flexible frontcourt presence, capable of spacing the floor while also attacking the glass and making the extra pass. His 25-point, five-assist performance against Cleveland late in the season illustrated the offensive freedom he could receive when Grand Rapids needed another creator. NBA G League | — |
| Andrew Funk | Movement Shooting Specialist (1.05) | 37.4 | Medium (1.1) | 13.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 48.74 | Funk’s role was built around constant perimeter gravity, particularly as a high-volume catch-and-shoot threat. Grand Rapids leaned on him for heavy minutes and spacing, and his league-leading three-point volume within the Gold’s roster eventually helped earn him a two-way opportunity with Chicago. NBA G League | — |
| Au’Diese Toney | Starting Defensive Wing (1.05) | 32.8 | Medium (1.1) | 12.0 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 48.74 | Toney supplied the physical wing defense and connective play that allowed Grand Rapids’ higher-usage guards to stay aggressive. He was particularly useful attacking the glass from the perimeter, and his late-season 20-point, nine-rebound outing against Cleveland showed the offensive ceiling within that complementary role. NBA G League | — |
| Zak Irvin | Veteran Midrange Scoring Wing (1.05) | 26.2 | Medium (1.1) | 9.5 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 46.20 | Irvin brought veteran offensive instincts to a young roster, working as a secondary scorer and rebounder rather than a primary creator. His ability to play either forward spot gave Grand Rapids lineup flexibility, although the sample indicates a supporting role rather than a full-time offensive assignment. NBA G League | — |
| Armaan Franklin | Secondary Perimeter Creator (1.05) | 27.2 | Medium (1.1) | 13.1 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 45.05 | Franklin worked between scoring and connective duties, attacking when opportunities opened while still functioning as a secondary ballhandler. His Virginia background as a two-way perimeter player translated into a role that demanded defensive activity alongside selective shot creation. | — |
| Souley Boum | Instant-Offense Guard (1.0) | 19.5 | Low (1.0) | 10.5 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 34.20 | Boum supplied second-unit ballhandling and quick scoring in a smaller role, with enough passing ability to keep reserve possessions organized. The limited starts suggest he was primarily a change-of-pace guard rather than part of the core starting structure. NBA G League | — |
| Amida Brimah | Shot-Blocking Interior Specialist (1.0) | 14.0 | Low (1.0) | 10.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 27.00 | Brimah’s value was concentrated around interior defense and finishing opportunities near the rim. His season was interrupted by a January trade to Santa Cruz, reinforcing the specialized nature of his role as a veteran defensive center rather than a featured offensive option. NBA G League | — |
| Will Richardson | Backup Pick-and-Roll Guard (1.0) | 17.0 | Low (1.0) | 6.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 23.80 | Richardson served as a reserve initiator who could settle possessions and provide secondary pick-and-roll creation. The role remained relatively contained, but his efficient perimeter shooting gave Grand Rapids another way to punish defenses that overloaded toward the team’s primary creators. NBA G League | — |
| Bryce Wills | Defensive Connector Wing (1.0) | 19.2 | Low (1.0) | 4.4 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 22.40 | Wills operated as a low-usage defensive connector, doing the less glamorous work around the Gold’s higher-volume scorers. His value came from activity, rebounding and passing rather than shot creation, making him a useful complementary piece when the rotation needed defensive balance. NBA G League | — |
| Justin Jackson | Frontcourt Depth Shooter (1.0) | 15.2 | Low (1.0) | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 21.80 | Jackson joined Grand Rapids late in the season and supplied experienced forward depth with the ability to stretch the defense. His nine-game sample limits the evaluation, but the combination of perimeter shooting and rebounding gave the Gold another situational frontcourt option. ESPN | — |
| Walter Ellis | Perimeter Spacing Reserve (1.0) | 14.8 | Low (1.0) | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 20.20 | Ellis worked primarily as a reserve perimeter scorer, with his clearest value coming from spacing and opportunistic shooting rather than sustained creation. He remained a rotation option throughout the season before his returning-player rights were later moved to Iowa. NBA G League | — |
| Duke Mondy | Defensive Pressure Guard (1.0) | 13.7 | Low (1.0) | 4.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 15.40 | Mondy’s small sample points to a defensive-minded reserve guard whose activity could create extra possessions. Three games are not enough to establish a sustained offensive role, so his impact is best viewed as situational perimeter pressure. | — |
| Reggie Kissoonlal | Interior Energy Reserve (1.0) | 8.9 | Low (1.0) | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 12.80 | Kissoonlal provided short bursts of frontcourt energy, with offensive rebounding and interior activity offering his clearest routes to impact. His limited minutes make a broader evaluation difficult, but the role was clearly built around physical effort rather than offensive initiation. | — |
| Chris Smith | Hustle Wing Reserve (1.0) | 10.5 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 12.60 | Smith’s brief rotation role centered on energy plays, rebounding and defensive coverage rather than designed offense. With only four appearances, the sample is too small to support a more expansive assessment of his season. | — |
| Joey Baker | Spot-Up Forward Reserve (1.0) | 13.4 | Low (1.0) | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 13.40 | Baker was used as a reserve floor-spacing forward, with his offensive responsibility concentrated in limited possessions. The nine-game sample points to a situational role rather than a consistent rotation workload. NBA G League | — |
| Jamari Wheeler | Emergency Backcourt Reserve (1.0) | 1.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Wheeler’s one-minute appearance provides virtually no meaningful evidence for a sustained role. He functioned strictly as emergency backcourt depth in the documented sample. | — |