Cleveland Charge captures two major G League awards for 2023-24 season
COLUMBUS — The Cleveland Charge earned recognition as one of the NBA G League’s top organizations, claiming two major awards following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
The Charge received the G League’s Team Excellence Award and the Basketball Operations Excellence Award, according to league officials. These honors recognize outstanding performance both on and off the court throughout the season.
Team Excellence Recognition
The Team Excellence Award acknowledges organizations that demonstrate superior performance across multiple areas including fan engagement, community involvement, and overall franchise operations. The Charge competed against all 31 G League teams for this recognition.
Cleveland finished the regular season with a strong record and made a deep playoff run. The team’s success extended beyond wins and losses, with increased attendance and enhanced fan experience initiatives throughout the campaign.
Basketball Operations Honor
The Basketball Operations Excellence Award recognizes franchises that excel in player development, coaching, and front office management. This award reflects the Charge’s commitment to developing talent for their NBA affiliate, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Several Charge players earned call-ups to NBA rosters during the season, demonstrating the effectiveness of the organization’s development programs. The team’s coaching staff and front office personnel played a key role in creating an environment conducive to player growth.
Organizational Impact
The awards represent the culmination of efforts by the entire Charge organization, from players and coaches to front office staff and community relations personnel. The recognition comes during a period of growth for the G League as a whole.
The Charge have served as the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate since 2016, operating primarily out of Cleveland. The organization has consistently focused on player development while building strong connections with the local community.
These awards mark significant achievements for the franchise and highlight the organization’s commitment to excellence across all aspects of operations. The recognition positions the Charge among the elite organizations within the G League.
The G League announced award recipients following the completion of the 2023-24 season, which concluded with the playoffs in spring 2024. The awards ceremony recognized outstanding achievements across various categories within the developmental league.
Sources: Cleveland.com
