The developmental team concept, spearheaded by G League president Shareef Abdur-Rahim, has been in the works for a few years. In 2018, it was announced that the league would offer elite prospects $125,000, but Green’s salary is substantially north of that figure, sources said. “Of course, the money is better than an average G League contract,” Green’s stepfather, Marcus Greene, told Yahoo Sports. “This is an opportunity to develop for the next level and to show other kids alternative ways to develop your own career and brands.”