Nix narrowly misses fifth career triple-double in G League playoffs

The Alaska native is the first G League player from the state to score 1,000 points in a season.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:38pm

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Daishen Nix, a 24-year-old basketball player from Anchorage, Alaska, narrowly missed recording his fifth career triple-double in the G League playoffs. Nix, who plays for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, has been dominant in the postseason, leading the league in scoring, free throws, and free-throw attempts. He is also the first G League player from Alaska to score 1,000 points in a season and is inching closer to becoming the first to record 1,000 career assists.

Why it matters

Nix's performance in the G League playoffs showcases the immense talent of Alaskan basketball players on the national stage. As the first G League player from Alaska to score 1,000 points in a season, Nix is breaking new ground and inspiring the next generation of Alaskan basketball stars. His success also highlights the growing competitiveness of the G League and the opportunities it provides for players to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot in the NBA.

The details

In a do-or-die Western Conference semifinal game against the South Bay Lakers, Nix flirted with a triple-double, recording 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. He has been a dominant force in the playoffs, leading the league in scoring (69 points), free throws (14), and free-throw attempts (17). Nix has also ranked among the top players in assists (15, 4th) and rebounds (17, 6th). Throughout the regular season, Nix averaged 22.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists, cementing his status as one of the G League's top players.

  • Nix has been dominant in the G League playoffs, averaging 24.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in seven playoff games dating back to his rookie season in 2021.
  • This season, Nix became the first G League player from Alaska to score 1,000 points in a single season.
  • Nix played a total of 18 games in the NBA with the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves from 2023 to 2025, before returning to the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

The players

Daishen Nix

A 24-year-old basketball player from Anchorage, Alaska, who is the first G League player from the state to score 1,000 points in a season and is inching closer to becoming the first to record 1,000 career assists.

Rio Grande Valley Vipers

The G League team that Daishen Nix plays for, which he led to the G League title in 2022.

South Bay Lakers

The G League team that Daishen Nix and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers faced in a do-or-die Western Conference semifinal game.

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What they’re saying

“Just because he isn't playing in the NBA doesn't mean Daishen Nix of Anchorage isn't one of the best basketball players in the world.”

— Van Williams, Author

What’s next

Nix will continue to showcase his skills in the G League playoffs as he aims to lead the Rio Grande Valley Vipers to a championship. His performance will be closely watched by NBA teams, who may consider signing him to a contract in the future.

The takeaway

Daishen Nix's dominant play in the G League playoffs and his historic achievements as the first Alaskan player to score 1,000 points in a G League season demonstrate the immense talent and potential of Alaskan basketball players. His success is inspiring the next generation of Alaskan basketball stars and highlighting the growing competitiveness of the G League as a pathway to the NBA.