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    Abdur-Rahim welcomes 'best young player from Asia' Kai Sotto to G League

    Filipino teen prospect gets glowing introduction from NBA G League president
    Jul 22, 2020
    PHOTO: Kai Sotto Instagram

    WELCOME to the NBA G League, Kai Sotto.

    The Filipino wunderkind posted on Instagram the care package he received from the NBA G League on Wednesday as the country continues to await the next chapter in the career of the 18-year-old center.

    Part of the hefty package was an NBA G League shirt and cap, and a Tumi bag which he can use in preparation for his stint with the select team.

    Also part of the delivery was a personalized message from G League president Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who called Sotto "one of the top-rated players in this year's class" and "the best young player from Asia."

    "We're so excited to have you with the pro path team, with the G League. We want to welcome you to the NBA family and we're excited to tip your first season off," continued Abdur-Rahim.

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    Sotto is part of the groundbreaking NBA G League select team, which will be coached by Brian Shaw.

    Already committed to the brand new program were Jalen Green, and other top prospects namely Daishen Nix, Isaiah Todd, and Jonathan Kuminga.

    Change the game indeed, Kai.

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