development league
Talent cultivation competition
A development league is a minor professional sports league where players refine their skills before advancing to a higher level.
Teams in development leagues often affiliate with major league franchises, serving as training grounds for prospects: He spent two seasons in the development league before getting called up.
The NBA's G League is the most prominent American example.
- farm teamMinor league subsidiary
- farm systemPlayer development organization
- feederSource of input
- prospectsExpected future outcomes
- raw talentInnate ability before training
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development leaguemajor league
Highest competitive tier
top flight · first division · big leagues · the show · top tier
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