Cleveland Charge named 2024-25 NBA G League's President's Choice Award Winner

The Cleveland Charge are proud to announce the team has been named the NBA G League’s President’s Choice Award winner for the 2024-25 season. Established prior to the 2021-22 NBA G League season, the award is chosen by NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim recognizing the team that embodies and demonstrates excellence in business performance across key areas of focus.

“It is my honor and privilege to present this year’s President’s Choice Award to the Cleveland Charge,” said Abdur-Rahim. “The Charge have consistently ranked among the top performers in business operations across the G League, and I’m thrilled to see the entire organization receive this well-deserved recognition.”

“This award is a testament to the hard work of our entire Cleveland Charge organization,” said Charge President Rocco Maragas. “Being recognized for excellence in all areas – community engagement, promotional creativity, revenue and several others – is incredibly rewarding. We're proud to set the standard for what it means to run a world-class organization in the NBA G League.”

The Charge had a historic 2024-25 season highlighted with a move to Cleveland Public Hall that led to growth across multiple departments including ticket sales, corporate partnerships and digital engagement. The team welcomed over 4,000 fans to 11 games, averaging sixth for attendance in the NBA G League. In addition to the new venue, the Charge sported a new jersey patch partnership on the court with Rocket and welcomed 16 new partnerships over the season.

Fans and partners were treated to unforgettable promotions all year long with six unique theme jersey nights including Retro Cavaliers, Grateful Dead and Deadpool. In addition to 15 giveaways, the Charge hosted their first celebrity on Jon Gries Appearance Night when the actor known as Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite met with fans and participated in in-game moments dedicated to his role in the hit film.

The Charge continued to leave their impact in the Northeast Ohio community throughout the year with programs like Barbershop Banter and Homeroom Hoopers as well as several sports clinics. Through Cleveland Clinic Children’s Night and Special Olympics Polar Plunge Day, the team was able to shine a light on members of the community while raising funds through specialty jersey auctions.

With a year full of memorable promotions and the iconic aesthetic of Public Hall, the team’s digital engagements also grew throughout the year to rank fifth amongst the league for follower growth. The Charge’s social channels saw over 13 million impressions and spearheaded over 150 collaboration posts with local influencers, the NBA G League, the Cleveland Cavaliers and more. A special local highlight of the season was when the team used their platform to showcase The W Sports Bar, the first women’s sports bar in Cleveland, for their Women’s History Celebration and continued partnership.

For a limited time, fans can purchase a Charge Hat Pack with a ticket for Saturday, November 22, and receive a new Charge logo winter hat and tickets to an additional December game for FREE! Fans can get the Charge Hat Pack starting at just $19 while supplies last HERE.

Charge Nation Memberships are on sale now and include discounted ticket prices, the best seat locations, exclusive team gear, invites to private events with the team, free Cavs & Monsters tickets for select games, and many more benefits! Premium options including all-inclusive food, beer, wine, seltzer and soda are also available. Click HERE for more information! 

For more information about the Cleveland Charge, including game schedules, tickets, and community programs, visit ClevelandCharge.com or follow the Charge on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Threads. Fans can sign up for text alerts by texting CHARGE to 30594 for the latest updates and special offers.

ABOUT CLEVELAND CHARGE

The Cleveland Charge are the NBA G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Founded in 2011 as the Canton Charge, the team is part of Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity of sports and entertainment properties under the Dan Gilbert ROCK Family of Companies. Beginning in the 2024-25 season, the Cleveland Charge began playing home games at the historic Public Hall in downtown Cleveland. Charge games are also broadcasted on Rock Entertainment Sports Network (channel 979 on Spectrum and over-the-air on channel 22.1), a joint venture between Rock Entertainment Group and Gray Media. The organization is led by the President of Franchise Properties Mike Ostrowski, President Rocco Maragas and General Manager Liron Fanan.