14ers Add Billy Thomas
January 19, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Colorado 14ers News Release
DENVER - January 19, 2009 - The Colorado 14ers announced today that guard Billy Thomas has been added to the roster. Thomas returns for a second season in Broomfield after being an NBA Development League All-Star, a 3rd Team All NBA D-League Performer, the Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award Winner, and receiving three GATORADE Call-Ups to the NBA last season.
In 37 games with the 14ers last year, the 6-5 sharpshooter averaged 16.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. He also participated in the D-League's first ever Dream Factory Friday Night at the NBA's All-Star Weekend.
Thomas is an 11 year veteran who has spent time with three NBA teams. In addition to receiving call-ups to the New Jersey Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers last season, he also played for the Washington Wizards in 2005 and 2006. Billy has also spent several seasons in the D-League, including the inaugural season of 2001 when he won a D-League championship with the Greenville Groove. Thomas is expected to be in uniform when the 14ers host Albuquerque Tuesday night.
For more information on the 14ers schedule and team, log on to www.14ershoops.com. Tickets for all 14ers home games at the Broomfield Event Center are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, 303-830-TIXS, and at www.ticketmaster.com.
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