Two Austin Toros were named D-League All-Stars on Tuesday. Center Dwayne Jones, who averages 17.8 points per game and leads the D-League with 15.2 rebounds per game and 21 double-doubles, and guard Alonzo Gee, averaging 20.6 points per game, were each named to the team.

I have a confession. I love the D-League. I love the potential of wondering “what could be” for most of the guys on the floor. I love the idea of NBA teams using lower-level teams to develop their own players. I especially love how accessible the game is to the average fan and how there [...]