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The newly-created NBA G League “Select Team” is reportedly looking at using the Mamba Sports Academy to use as its main training headquarters, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
The basketball facility was created by the late Kobe Bryant and helped train players of all ages in Thousand Oaks, California. The decision to use the Mamba Sports Academy is not yet finalized as the NBA and the G League are still considering other locations.
The G League announced last week its plans to launch a new developmental team as an alternative path for elite prospects wanting to play professionally. Former five-star prospects Jalen Green and Isaiah Todd each committed to participating in the revamped program.
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Under the structure of the new program, prospects will be placed on a team filled with veteran players and experienced coaches to provide mentorship throughout the season. They will participate in training and exhibition games and will play around 10-12 games against existing G League teams.
The Mamba Sports Academy is a 100,000 square-foot facility with five basketball courts, a comprehensive sports medicine practice for medical therapy and rehabilitation and a world-class cognitive training lab among other amenities.
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