While Derrick White turns into one of the breakout stars of the NBA playoffs against his hometown team, and with Spencer Dinwiddie putting together a solid postseason with Brooklyn, another former CU Buffaloes hoops star quietly is awaiting his NBA opportunity after a standout inaugural pro season.
A year ago, George King used a series of impressive performances at scouting showcases to play his way into the NBA draft, going late in the second round (No. 59 overall) to the Phoenix Suns.
Though King did make his NBA debut on Dec. 11 against White's San Antonio Spurs — King grabbed one rebound and didn't attempt a shot in six minutes — he made the most of his time with the Northern Arizona Suns, Phoenix's G League affiliate.