"NBA's G League Ignite: Assessing Its Failures and Future Prospects"

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is reevaluating the G League Ignite program, realizing that it was not the game-changer it was hyped up to be. The program, designed as an alternative to college basketball for top prospects, has faced challenges such as players now having the opportunity for commercial deals and professional agents through NIL, as well as the allure of college basketball and the lack of visibility for G League Ignite players. Despite producing some top draft picks, the program's appeal has waned, and it is now being reconsidered in light of the changing landscape of player development.