JBA Alum Lenell Watson to play in Tracy McGrady’s one-on-one basketball league

Former Chicago Ballers of the JBA League, Lenell Watson recently shared news of his invitation to Tracy McGrady’s one-on-one basketball league.

Watson, a 6-foot super athletic guard was 18 years old when he turned pro in LaVar Ball’s upstart league, and since that time, the young Southside, Chicago native has not stopped living his dream. He’s had stops in Mexico, as well as with the Pro Basketball Association (PBA).

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Earlier this year, McGrady announced his plans for a one-on-one basketball league. The league, the Ones Basketball Association (Now Ones Basketball League), has begun regional tournaments with a finals expected to take place in the summer for a total cash prize of $250,000.

Watson will look to compete in the Chicago regional this weekend and secure a spot in the finals.

Take a look at Watson’s exciting invitation announcement below.

About the Author Published May 21, 2022

BRANDON WILLIAMS

Brandon Williams is an author, educator, basketball coach, and has been in sports media for over 10 years. He is the CEO and founder of Ball Exclusives. In 2018, Brandon assisted LaVar Ball and Big Baller Brand in the launch of its professional basketball league, the Junior Basketball Association (JBA League). Brandon was a key figure serving as the league's Director of Media Relations and in-game broadcaster for its live games. His debut book, The JBA League: A League of Our Own detailed a first-hand look of the highs and lows with starting a professional basketball league in a short period of time. In his free time, Brandon loves spending time with his wife and three children as well as playing basketball and golf.