Back to the Chicago Bulls Newsfeed

Seven D-League players who have made an NBA impact

Ahead of the Windy City Bulls' inagural season, Bulls.com looks at seven NBA players with roots in the D-League

Founded in 2001, the NBA D-League has been a proving ground for elite young talent. About a third of all current NBA players have spent some time in the D-League. Here’s a look at just some of the former players who have spent significant time in the D-League who have gone on to make an impact in the NBA.

Danny Green, San Antonio Spurs (Reno Bighorns)

Nowadays, most NBA fans know Danny Green as the Spurs’ sweet-shooting small forward, an athletic 6-6 shooter out of North Carolina who plays a major part in San Antonio’s success.