For many aspiring NBA players, the G League is the first stop on the way to the big time.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell took a major step toward accomplishing his goal of playing for the NBA.

Turell made his NBA’s G League debut, the organization’s minor league division, playing for Motor City Cruise.

For many aspiring NBA players, the G League is the first stop on the way to the big time. Being drafted means Turell is eligible to replace an NBA player on the injured list, and could even be called up to sub in for a lackluster performer. Turell could become the first Shabbat-observant NBA player!

We are very proud!

A huge mazel tov to Ryan Turell as he makes his @NBAGLeague debut with @MotorCityCruise!

A former @YUNews player, he is the first Orthodox Jew to play in the G League and may become the first to play in the @NBA.

Can’t wait to watch Ryan in person! pic.twitter.com/A7OQOoBhwm

— Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee (@AJCCEO) November 8, 2022

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