Call-Ups is delighted to bring you an exclusive interview with Sacramento Kings two-way guard, Kyle Guy. Who completed the majority of his rookie season (2019-20) in the NBA G League, for the Stockton Kings.
Through his rookie campaign in the G League, Guy averaged 21.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals. This was through 37 games, on 40.1% shooting from 3-point range.
On December 15, 2020, the 23-year-old hit 20 points, including a game-winner buzzer-beater against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA preseason. In the game he recorded 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and converted six 3-pointers.
Guy spent 3 years at the University of Virginia, where he was part of the 2019 NCAA Championship winning side. He scored 24 points in the championship game against Texas Tech (85-77 OT) and won the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award.
He went onto be selected with the 55th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Before being traded to the Sacramento Kings, where he went onto sign a two-way contract.
Topics include Guy’s recent game winner against the Warriors, his rookie season in the G League, winning the NCAA Championship, and the new G League Ignite team. Plus much more.
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Most known for being part of the Virginia Cavaliers side that won the 2019 NCAA Championship, two-way rookie Kyle Guy has been carving a name for himself in the NBA G League this season.
He knocked down 24-points in his final college game, and has taken that scoring to the professional ranks. For the Stockton Kings, Guy is averaging 21.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals, on the season.
From range, he’s lights-out, converting at a 40% clip. Back in December, he scored 42 points against the Iowa Wolves, on 8-16 shooting from beyond the arc. This is tied with Marial Shayok, of the Delaware Blue Coats, for the most points by an individual this season.
In addition, he recorded seven 3-pointers in a 37-point outburst against the Oklahoma City Blue in January. Guy is certainly a dangerous outside threat, holding the 7th spot for the best 3-point percentage in the league.
In terms of total 3-point shots made, he’s in top spot with 142.
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Player Profile:
The 22-year-old guard is the definition of a modern NBA player. A large bulk of his work is done from 3-point land (8.9 attempts per game), from catch-and-shoot scenarios. He possesses smooth shooting mechanics, with a quick release, that’s easy on the eye. Klay Thompson and Kyle Korver-esque.
From time-to-time, he can mix it up and roll to the rim. Despite standing at 6-foot-1, his speed and agility allows him to convert in the paint or dish out the assist. Additionally, he can handle the ball and produce.
Guy had a rough start to the season, shooting below 40% in the first two months of the season. However, that appeared to be him adjusting to the professional game. His 12.7 3-point attempts in November reduced to 8.4 through the months of January and March. With his shooting efficiency rising.
Before the season suspension, Guy was averaging 29.8 points in the month of March (4 games). Along with 3.8 rebounds, and an incredible 9 assists per game. Whilst converting at a 48.2% rate from the field, 45.7% from 3. His efforts helped push the Stockton Kings to a 23-14 record on the season.
Being selected with the 55th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, Guy signed a two-way contract. This would allow him to develop his craft primarily in the G League. He has featured in 2 NBA games, averaging 1 point in 2 minutes per game.
However, Luke Walton and Vlade Divac must be keeping an eye on his G League exploits. Kyle Guy certainly deserves a legitimate NBA opportunity. He’ll most likely impress.
Two-way players spend a large bulk of their time in the NBA G League, but are eligible for 45 days call-up time to their parent teams.
Players that fall in this category vary from rookies developing their skill-sets, to more established talents who spent the full four years at college and have been on two-way contracts for numerous seasons.
Either way, players on such contracts must have four or fewer years of NBA service.
Here are Call-Up’s top-5 two-way player power rankings for the 2019/20 campaign.
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Frank Mason III
26-year-old, Frank Mason III, is in his third season in the professional ranks. After spending four years with the Kansas Jayhawks, Mason III was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 37th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
He averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, in 18 minutes, throughout his debut campaign. But only featured in 38 games in his second season. Subsequently, Mason III was waived by the Kings in July 2019 and signed by the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-way contract shortly after.
In 23 G League games this season, Frank Mason III is averaging 26.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.1 steals. This is on 50.4% shooting from the field and 42.5% from 3-point land. Additionally, he is 5.4 in plus/minus on the season.
Representing the Wisconsin Herd, Mason III was named the NBA G League Player of the Month for February. Throughout the month (9 games), he posted averages of 29.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.4 steals, on 55.8% shooting. In that period he had eight 20-point games, five 30-points outings, and one 40-point performance.
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Marial Shayok
Marial Shayok, of the Philadelphia 76ers, was selected with the 54th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. After spending four years at the collegiate level, with the Virginia Cavaliers and the Iowa State Cyclones. He was soon signed to a two-way deal, and quickly made his mark in the G League.
He was named the G League Player of the Week on November 18. Through the week (3 games), Shayok posted averages of 35 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, for the Delaware Blue Coats. Including a 42-point outing against the Greenboro Swarm.
On the season, the 24-year-old rookie is averaging 23 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. His shooting numbers stand at 45.4% from the field, and 35.6% from 3.
Shayok is sitting 2nd in overall G League scoring, with 805 points, and is in the top-15 in rebounding (204). His performances have earned him 2 NBA appearances with the 76ers. More will follow, for sure.
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Johnathan Motley
Considered somewhat a two-way veteran, Johnathan Motley is in his third season under such contract in the G League. He represented the Dallas Mavericks/Texas Legends in the 2017/18 campign, before signing with the Los Angeles Clippers/Agua Caliente Clippers in 2018. Where he remains.
Through 26 games, Motley is averaging 24 points, on 51.7% shooting. Converting at a 34.4% rate from downtown. As well as averaging 8.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1 block, per game.
In February, he was named to the NBA All-G League Mid-Season Team. At the end of January and throughout February, he had an impressive spell of scoring 30+ points in five straight games.
The high-energy forward has been called up to the Clippers on 13 occasions this season. Averaging 3.2 minutes, and recording 2.2 points per game.
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B.J. Johnson
After starting his career with the G League’s Lakeland Magic, NBA spells followed with the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. Now, B.J. Johnson finds himself back in Florida splitting his time between Lakeland and Orlando, with the Magic on a two-way contract.
In the 2019/20 G League campaign, Johnson is posting impressive averages of 22.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.1 steals. As the Magic sit 15-13 on the season.
On January 4, the 24-year-old had a 35-point, 8-rebound outing against the Canton Charge. Impressively, the wing is converting at a 42.3% rate from downtown on the season, on 5.3 attempts per game.
Johnson has been named to the NBA All-G League Mid-Season Team, as well as the NBA G League Showcase Second Team.
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Kyle Guy
The youngest player on this list, 22-year-old Kyle Guy was selected with the 55th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. He has been spending the season with the G League’s Stockton Kings, after signing a two-way contract.
Guy is most known for being part of the Virginia Cavaliers side that won the 2019 NCAA Championship, where he scored 24 points in the final.
He has brought his scoring antics to the G League too, scoring 42 points (8-16 3P) in a win against the Iowa Wolves back in December. This is tied with Marial Shayok for the most points this season. In addition, he knocked down seven 3-pointers in a 37-point outing against the Oklahoma City Blue in January.
Through 37 games, Guy is averaging 21.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals. From range, he is converting at a 40% rate, as the Kings are 23-14 in G League action.
Guy is joint 7th for the best 3-point percentage in the G League this season. He is in top spot for total 3-point shots made (142).
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