Luke Travers chases NBA return from Melbourne United
Luke Travers is averaging 10 points per game in his first four NBL games after two years with Cleveland's G-League team.
Luke Travers left Melbourne United in 2022 when Cleveland drafted him 56th overall. Luke Travers spent two seasons developing with their G-League team, the Charge.
Now back in the NBL, he's scoring 10 points per game across the opening four matches. Melbourne started 1-3 after pre-season injuries hit the roster.
Travers wants to make the Boomers' Olympic and World Cup squads and return to the NBA. He's learning from Joe Ingles, 38, a former NBA star and Australian basketball legend, and Cole Anthony, who scored for Orlando in the NBA.
Travers says big expectations "scare" him but he's focused on daily progress.
- 56th overall in 2022
- Draft pick
- 10 points per game in 4 games
- Current scoring
- 25 years old
- Age
- 201 centimetres
- Height
Why it mattersTravers' development will show whether the G-League builds momentum for players aiming at another NBA opportunity.
AustraliaTravers plays in Australia's top league and could represent the Boomers at the Olympics, making his development crucial for Australian basketball's global standing.
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