For most people, laying down for a nap only to have the phone ring with a message telling you to be at the airport in 10 minutes would be a nightmare.
For Denver Nuggets two-way player, Jack White, it's day-to-day life and a dream come true.
Unlike most NBA franchises, Denver's affiliate in the G League is not based in the same city, or even the same state, for that matter. The Grand Rapids Gold is 1200 miles away in Michigan, making the rollercoaster life of a two-way contracted player shifting between leagues an even greater challenge.
"I have a bit of a guide in terms of what the front office and coaching staff have put together," White told ESPN's Ball and the Real World Podcast from an Iowa hotel room. "In my time so far, it's been all over based on injuries and sickness.
"I was with the G League and it was game day, I was about to take a nap and I got a call from the Nuggets to say there's a flight in an hour and I've got 10 minutes to pack [my] bags. I packed up as quick as I could and met the team back in Denver. Stuff like that can just happen, it's something you just accept, being a two-way I knew it would be all over the place, but it's been enjoyable so far."
The former Melbourne United star has played a total of 26 minutes across eight appearances with the Nuggets, with the majority of those opportunities coming in the final few minutes with the result already decided. While those situations might not be high leverage in terms of impact on the standings, White knows those moments are his opportunity to make an impression.
"My mind goes crazy sometimes. It's an exciting time for me in my career to be in this position. It's even crazier when you get those opportunities right at the end of a game when you've been sitting for two hours and it's zero to 100, and you try to go out there and show that you belong," he says.
"I have the reputation, on our team, at least, of being a shooter, but when you haven't touched the ball in two hours you aren't coming in looking to launch because you don't have the feel. I'll come in and really just focus on defence, energy, rebounding, ticking those boxes. I try to focus on those things, so it takes some of the pressure off needing to score."
The athletic big man was 0-for-5 from the floor across his first five games, before scoring his first bucket on a nice drive to the rack and lefty finish against the New Orleans Pelicans last week. A monumental achievement in his career, White deadpanned as he ran back down the floor to defend.
"It was something I didn't really appreciate until afterwards. The boys got the game ball for me so I snuck that out of there and that will be something I'll keep with me forever. I watch the clip back and I'm stone faced, I looked almost annoyed," he says with a laugh.
"Obviously, we were losing the game but for me I couldn't care about my individual stats as long as I'm contributing to winning. It was good for me to get that first bucket out of the way; I feel like everyone was worried about it more than me, so it was good to shut out that noise. Hopefully there is many more to come.
"After the game, I'm looking at the box score for my +/- to see if we won those minutes. That makes me appreciate those minutes I get at the end of game, just valuing it. So many guys would roll in and let the time tick down but for guys in my position, that's your opportunity and you need to take it with the right attitude because you never know who is watching."
Two-way contracts were introduced in 2017-18, allowing players to log minutes and shift between the NBA and G League throughout the season. While two-way contracts have already provided opportunities for many across the league, they are also non-guaranteed deals, with NBA teams able to cut players at any point in time to bring in another player with the roster slot.
"I've been just trying to enjoy it," White says of working through the pressure and stress. "Tearing my Achilles last year and being away from the game, in my mind it still feels pretty fresh that I'm coming back. It hasn't been 12 months since I made my return, so when you think about it like that, it's pretty surreal. There are a lot of things I can't control or aren't perfect with the uncertainty but ultimately, I get to play basketball for a living. Whether I'm in Denver or the G League, I'm in a great environment to be get better."
White has put up dominant numbers in the G League, averaging 17.2 points and 10.3 rebounds across six games on a scorching 60.3% percent from the floor. Despite getting a small taste of NBA floor time with Denver, White is embracing the opportunity to play big minutes with Grand Rapids.
"I'm an older rookie, I'm 25, (the Nuggets) have confidence in the fact that I know how to play. Speaking with coach (Michael) Malone and the other staff, they all have confidence in me if I'm on an NBA floor that I'm able to contribute and compete and play at a high level. Whenever I come down to the G League, it's staying sharp, staying in game shape. I play different positions; I've been starting at the five which is a different experience but a good challenge as well. I don't care what position I play, as long as I'm out on the court."
"When I'm with the Nuggets and not playing as much it's such a great tool to be able to come down to the G League and play 30-plus minutes a game. It's a great bunch of guys with the Gold, a lot of them I played Summer League with. It's a great experience and I'm able to play a little bit more, I'm super fortunate with how it's set up for me. At the moment it's just sitting around and waiting for a message to see where I'm going to be next, but it's all good fun."
The first taste of NBA life has whet the appetite for White, with his mind now locked in on capitalising on every opportunity. Part of that acknowledgement comes with understanding the business side of the league and ensuring he makes the most of every opportunity that comes his way.
"I love the Nuggets, I want to be here in this organisation but there are so many eyes on you from around the league so with that in mind I try to approach it the right way as if I'm playing 30 minutes a game. It's just trying to be a professional. Some nights I won't play but you have to get into the habit of approaching every game like you're going to play a lot so you're ready to take that opportunity with open arms.
"I'm just trying to embrace that as difficult as it can be at times, it's a mental battle and it's not easy but that's what it is. I have a great opportunity here to put my foot in the door and live out my childhood dream and a lot of people's dreams."
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