Golden State Warriors NBA Champion Joins G League United
![Feb 3, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) dunks the basketball during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports Feb 3, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) dunks the basketball during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6888,h_3874,x_1413,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/fastbreak/01j5976f8ef0sgrm5z2a.jpg)
Juan Toscano-Anderson appeared in 11 games for the Sacramento Kings last season.
He spent the majority of his time in the G League.
In 11 Showcase Cup games, the five-year veteran averaged 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field.
Juan Toscano-Anderson scored 23 PTS and drilled a CAREER-HIGH 7 3PM in the @CapitanesCDMX victory over Santa Cruz! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/MAjiffOZCM
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) March 4, 2024
Recently, the G League announced that Toscano-Anderson will play for G League United.
Via NBA G League: "The NBA G League United roster is starting to take shape! 🇲🇽 NBA champion and @CapitanesCDMX star Juan Toscano-Anderson will represent the G League at the Fall Invitational and @FIBAIC."
The NBA G League United roster is starting to take shape! 🇲🇽 NBA champion and @CapitanesCDMX star Juan Toscano-Anderson will represent the G League at the Fall Invitational and @FIBAIC.
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) August 12, 2024
🎟️ G League United vs. @KKMegaBasket, Sept. 4 & 6 - https://t.co/fZBvBQudv8 pic.twitter.com/ZvFxHiNHHR
Considering he is likely still trying to play in the NBA, this could be a good opportunity for the 31-year-old.
Via NBA G League on August 9: "A global game! Introducing NBA G League United, a team comprised of select G League prospects & stars who will represent the G in domestic and international competitions."
A global game! Introducing NBA G League United, a team comprised of select G League prospects & stars who will represent the G in domestic and international competitions.
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) August 9, 2024
🎟️ G League United vs. @KKMegaBasket at the #GLeagueFallInvitational, Sept. 4 & 6 ➡️ https://t.co/fZBvBQudv8 pic.twitter.com/EUv3znsrvQ
Toscano-Anderson has spent his five seasons in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
His career averages are 4.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 50.2% from the field and 32.9% from the three-point range in 202 regular season games.
During the 2022 season, he was with the Warriors when they won the NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics.
Via NBA on ESPN: "Juan Toscano-Anderson is the first player of Mexican descent to win an NBA title — and he did it with his hometown team 🇲🇽"
OAKLAND'S VERY OWN 🙌
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 17, 2022
Juan Toscano-Anderson is the first player of Mexican descent to win an NBA title — and he did it with his hometown team 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/9siLwZrzIL