By Mike Hanus:
Averaging 41 points, nine rebounds, six assists and 3.5 steals in his last two games, Manny Harris of the Canton Charge was named NBA D-League Performer of the Week. Having starred for the Michigan Wolverines, Harris went undrafted before being signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers last year. He spent most of his time on the bench before being waived this year, where he was signed by the D-League Canton Charge, to recover from his freezer burn (!?!?) injury. He promptly helped the Charge, who went 7-3 in their last ten games…and then Harris was called up by the Cavs on a 10-day contract, and the Charge are back to start.
Such is the life of a team in the NBA D-League, which sits in the back seat and works with the injured stars, developing talent and seasonal journeymen the NBA hopes to develop or doesn’t want in the first place. This is the first of a regular series of articles that helps you get to know your local NBA D-League team. We’ll cover some of their notable stories, give a breakdown of the roster and the upcoming calendar, and what you ought to expect when it comes to the D-League.
