Two former T-Birds to visit Albuquerque in NBA uniforms
Published on October 16, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., October 16, 2007- The NBA Preseason game on Thursday, October 18 will feature two former Thunderbirds. The fans will see Brandon Robinson who is currently in training camp with the Kings and CJ Miles of the Jazz.
"Our goal is to entertain fans while helping players get a shot at the NBA," said Team President Billy Widner. "We are very proud of both of these young men."
The Thunderbirds season tips off at home on November 23 against the Idaho Stampede at 7 p.m. Thunderbirds 2007-08 season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at abqtbirds.com or at the Thunderbirds front office at 111 Lomas Blvd. NE, Suite 240, Albuquerque, NM 87102. For premium or group seating call the Thunderbirds office at (505) 265-DUNK.
The Thunderbirds serve the community by participating in the Read to Achieve Program and D-League Cares. In the past two seasons the Thunderbirds have worked almost 3,000 volunteer hours in the community.
Entering its seventh season, the NBA Development League, the NBA's minor league established to develop talent across all disciplines for the NBA, has relocated its headquarters from Greenville, S.C. to New York City. The move provides the D-League with direct access to the support and resources of the NBA and WNBA. During the 2006-07 season 19 NBA teams assigned 24 players to D-League rosters and 14 NBA teams called-up 16 players ('Gatorade Call-ups'). In addition to players, the D-League has also provided the training ground for every referee hired by the NBA since 2002, and this season the first former D-League coach will lead an NBA team as Sam Vincent takes over the reigns with the Charlotte Bobcats.
Individually, the Thunderbirds have had two player call-ups, two front office call-ups, two training staff call-ups and three call-ups from the Storm Chasers Dance and Cheer squad.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League offers NBA-quality basketball and fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com
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