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Bighorns Complete Trade for D-League All-Time Leading Scorer

October 29, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


RENO, NV---- The Reno Bighorns completed a trade today with the Northern Arizona Suns (formerly Bakersfield Jam), with the Bighorns acquiring the returning player rights to eight-year D-League veteran Renaldo Major in exchange for Reno's own, original 2017 3rd Round Draft Pick. The trade is pending the successful completion of a physical.

Major (6'6", 210lbs) most recently played the 2015-16 with the Jam where he tallied 6.1 points (.459 FG%, .852 FT%) and 19.3 minutes per game in 42 contests (8 starts). In 2014, Major became the NBA D-League All-Time leading scorer with 4,325 career points. He currently has 4,909 career points.

The Fresno State alumnus was selected in round 4 with pick 8 in the 2006 NBA D-Legaue Draft by the Dakota Wizards (currently Santa Cruz Warriors). During the 2006-07 season with the Wizards, Major averaged 18.2 points (.502 FG%, .812 FT%), 5.4 rebounds and 33.9 minutes per game in 45 contests (45 starts). Major was called-up to the Golden State Warriors for one game during the 2006-07 season while playing for current Sacramento Kings Head Coach, Dave Joerger. He scored five points in 27 minutes.

Major is the recipient of the 2015 Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award, an award which honors the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on and off the court.

The Reno Bighorns open the 2016-17 season on the road against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday, Nov. 13 before playing their first regular season home game on Saturday, Nov. 19 against the Oklahoma City Blue.

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About the Reno Bighorns:

The Reno Bighorns are a member of the NBA Development League, the official minor league of the NBA. The Bighorns are affiliated with the Sacramento Kings. Season tickets for the 2016-17 season are on sale now! For more information, call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220 or visit RenoBighorns.com. Follow us on Twitter @renobighorns and "like" the Bighorns on Facebook at facebook.com/bighornshoops. The NBA Development League is the NBA's official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league's research and development laboratory. Featuring 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 38 percent of all NBA players at the end of the 2015-16 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com.

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