Cam Reddish’s basketball journey has always been one of potential waiting for the right platform. Now, after a stretch away from the NBA spotlight, the former lottery pick is getting another shot-this time in the G League, where the lights may not be as bright, but the minutes are real, and the opportunity is wide open.
On Monday, the NBA G League announced that Reddish has been acquired by the San Diego Clippers. It’s a move that quietly reconnects him with the Clippers organization and gives the 26-year-old wing a fresh runway to reset his career. For a player once touted as a future two-way star, this isn’t about headlines anymore-it’s about getting back to basketball in its purest form.
Reddish last suited up in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, a stint that, like much of his pro career, was marked more by flashes than sustained momentum. Since entering the league with top-10 expectations, he’s struggled to find a consistent home, bouncing between teams and roles without the kind of stability that helps young talent truly blossom.
When he couldn’t land a guaranteed NBA deal last fall, he briefly took his game overseas. Now, he’s back stateside, and the G League offers something he hasn’t had in a while: structure, minutes, and a clean slate.
This isn’t about draft pedigree anymore. It’s not about projections or potential.
It’s about showing up, night in and night out, and proving there’s still an NBA-caliber player in there. And with San Diego, he’ll get the chance to do just that.
The G League might not come with the same national spotlight, but it offers something that might be even more valuable at this point in Reddish’s journey-reps, rhythm, and relevance.
The question surrounding Reddish has never been about talent. It’s been about consistency, confidence, and circumstance.
Coming out of high school and into Duke, he was viewed as a can’t-miss prospect-6’9", smooth, with the kind of scoring ability that turned heads early. But once he arrived in Durham, he found himself behind Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett in the pecking order.
That shift-from projected star to third option-can leave a mark, especially on a young player still figuring out who he is on the court.
That draft night slide to No. 10 didn’t help either. For a player who expected to go in the top five, slipping further down the board and landing on a roster that had already invested in another wing created a shaky foundation. From there, it was a pattern of short stops, new systems, and never quite enough time to settle in.
According to agent Rich Paul, the issue hasn’t been about ability-it’s been about timing and situation. “I watched this kid score 50 of the easiest points,” Paul said recently, pointing to Reddish’s natural scoring touch and fluidity. But when the mental side of the game gets shaken-when confidence takes a hit-it can derail even the most gifted players.
Now, with the San Diego Clippers, Reddish has a chance to quiet the noise and focus solely on the game. No more waiting for the perfect fit or ideal role. This is about putting in the work, stacking good games, and reminding everyone-especially himself-of the player he can be.
The G League isn’t a step back. For Cam Reddish, it’s a necessary step forward.