NBA Vice President of Operations Shareef Abdur-Rahim has been named the president of the NBA G League, replacing Malcolm Turner, who stepped down, the league announced Tuesday:
NBA Vice President of Basketball Operations and former NBA All-Star Shareef Abdur-Rahim has been named President of the NBA G League, it was announced today by NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. Abdur-Rahim will replace Malcolm Turner, who will step down Jan. 11, 2019, to become the Athletics Director at Vanderbilt University.
In his new role, Abdur-Rahim will be responsible for all aspects of the NBA G League’s business and basketball operations, including the implementation of the newly formed professional path, ongoing testing of experimental rules and league-wide expansion efforts.
“Shareef’s unique experiences as a player, team executive and member of the NBA’s Basketball Operations department make him a fantastic fit to be the next President of the NBA G League,” said Tatum. “He is well-prepared to build on the tremendous progress that the NBA G League has made under Malcolm, who deftly oversaw a pivotal period of expansion and transition. We thank Malcolm for his lasting contributions to the NBA and the NBA G League and wish him the best at Vanderbilt.”
Abdur-Rahim, the third-overall draft pick in 1996, played in the NBA until 2008, spending time with the Vancouver Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings. Following his retirement, he served as an assistant coach for the Kings from 2008 to 2010.
In 2010, Abdur-Rahim shifted into an executive role in Sacramento, being hired as the team’s assistant general manager.
