Liam McNeeley Leads Greensboro Swarm to First G League Finals in Team History
The Greensboro Swarm made the G League Finals for the first time in team history, led by rookie Liam McNeeley. The 20-year-old first-round pick has been playing for Charlotte's minor league team all season.
The Greensboro Swarm reached the G League Finals for the first time since the team was created, with rookie Liam McNeeley leading the charge. McNeeley was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets.
The 20-year-old has spent most of his rookie year developing with the Swarm, Charlotte's G League affiliate team. In 18 games, he's averaging 19.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 45.5% from the field.
McNeeley has delivered several standout performances this season. He scored 33 points in a loss to the Westchester Knicks and had 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists against the Maine Celtics.
The G League serves as the NBA's minor league system, where teams send young players and rookies to get playing time and develop their skills. Many players who excel in the G League eventually get called up to play in the NBA.
This shows how NBA teams develop young talent through their minor league system. McNeeley's success could mean he gets called up to play for the Charlotte Hornets next season, showing fans what their future looks like.
The G League Finals will determine the champion. McNeeley could get called up to the Charlotte Hornets if he continues playing well.
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