In distinction to the San Antonio Spurs falling out of postseason rivalry this 12 months, the Austin Spurs made it to the semifinals within the G-League title race.
An enormous a part of Austin’s success was Harrison Ingram. Whereas the Spurs second spherical decide signed a two-way contract this 12 months, he solely appeared in three video games for San Antonio.
As a substitute, the Dallas native performed in 32 video games with the G-League affiliate averaging 12.8 factors, 9.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per recreation.
On Tuesday, Ingram turned the twenty ninth participant to file a triple-double within the G League this season in a win over the Memphis Hustle to assist the Spurs clinch their first playoff berth in 4 years.
“For me, it’s nearly successful. It’s at all times about successful. That’s massive within the Spurs program — they wish to see you influence successful. Whether or not that’s on protection, rebounding, taking pictures, or passing, it’s all about that.”
The Spurs have utilized their G-League affiliate to permit their younger gamers to develop. From Cory Joseph to Tre Jones, gamers journey to Austin to hone their expertise and present San Antonio simply what they’re able to.
All through his time in Austin, Ingram has stayed in contact with gamers in San Antonio.
“Keldon’s at all times there texting me. Harrison Barnes, Julian Champagnie, type of the entire wing group. All of them look out. If I’ve a very good recreation, they’ll textual content me, come and work out with me, ship me trainers, ship me movie — something like that.”
With the season in Austin ending, Ingram has his sights set on being in San Antonio full time subsequent 12 months.
“I’m attempting to get an ordinary contract. That’s the aim.”
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