for the past couple years as a "veteran roster addition". He's a player on that team, but also serves as a mentor to young talented players who make up the majority of the team. I'm sure he's got some great NBA connections.

https://pr.nba.com/nba-g-leagueignite-veteran-roster-additions-2023-24-season/
“We have a great group of veterans who can help accelerate the growth and development of our young players both on and off the court,” said Ignite head coach Jason Hart. “Bringing back John Jenkins and Eric Mika was vital for us. Their production and professionalism had a tremendous impact on our team as a whole last season.”