Tony Snell has been on a mission over the last couple of seasons to make it back to the NBA. Of course, every player wants to prolong their career and maximize their earnings, but there is a much different reason as to why Snell is pushing so hard for a return. This is not about money nor fame, but about the care and needs of his two young sons that have been diagnosed with autism.

The 32-year-old has played a total of nine seasons in the NBA with six different organizations. In order to gain retirement benefits and the proper care needed for his family, Snell must play a total of 10 seasons in the NBA, which is why he has not stopped in his comeback efforts.

While he has not played in the league since the 2021-22 season when he split time with the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans, Snell did recently play for the Maine Celtics in the NBA G League during the 2023-24 season. There, he helped take the Celtics G League affiliates to the championship game, where they fell to the Oklahoma City Blue.

After securing a workout with the Golden State Warriors over the summer and being on other teams' radars, Snell has earned yet another G League opportunity to try and make it back to the NBA during the 2024-25 season. On Wednesday, Snell agreed to a deal with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. The Skyforce are the G League affiliates of the Miami Heat.

Related NewsArticle continues below
Lebron James and Michael Jordan on court during halftime during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Michael Jordan’s agent calls out LeBron for ‘cherry-picking’ NBA championships
New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers vs. Knicks Game 1 injury report sets up epic playoff rematch

Over the course of his time in the NBA, Snell has always been a solid veteran player. In his nine seasons, Snell has averaged 6.1 points and 2.3 rebounds per game while shooting 39.4 percent from three-point range.

Although he is older and has not been in the league for a couple of years, Snell did prove to be a key leader for his G League team last season. Since the Heat only have 14 players under contract for the 2024-25 season, there is always a chance that they could sign Snell to a deal in order to give him his 10th year of eligibility towards retirement benefits.

At the same time, Miami's training camp roster is set, and Snell is not listed as a participant. He will need to prove himself in the G League yet again in order to keep his NBA dreams alive.