Bucks Assign Markota to Tulsa 66ers
February 2, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
MILWAUKEE, Wisc., Feb. 2, 2007 -Milwaukee Bucks General Manager Larry Harris announced today that the team has assigned rookie forward Damir Markota to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. Tulsa is led by Head Coach Joey Meyer and has served as the Bucks D-League affiliate since the 2005-06 season.
"Damir is a young player who will get the opportunity to play and further develop his skills in Tulsa," said Harris. "Last year, Ersan Ilyasova made significant progress in Tulsa and we think Damir will benefit as well. Being assigned to the Development League will give Damir invaluable time on the court under game conditions that he wouldn't necessarily receive in Milwaukee."
Markota, 21, was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 59th overall pick in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft. The Bucks acquired his draft rights from the Spurs on June 28, 2006, for the better of the Milwaukee's two second round draft picks in the upcoming 2007 NBA Draft. The 6-10, 225, native of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, has appeared in 20 games for Milwaukee this season and has averaged 1.4 points in 3.8 minutes per game.
The 17th NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate this season, Markota is the second player assigned to Tulsa this season. Marcus Vinicius of the Hornets was assigned earlier this season, but injured an Achilles in his first game with the 66ers. Twenty-five (25) NBA teams have taken advantage of the system to assign 42 players to D-League affiliates since the start of the 2005-06 season.
Five NBA players (bold below) are currently active in the D-League. Following is the complete list of assigned players during 2006-07 and their current status:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team / status
Ryan Hollins Charlotte Bobcats Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Bobcats
Bobby Jones Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by 76ers
Louis Williams Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by 76ers
Julius Hodge Denver Nuggets Colorado 14ers / recalled by Nuggets
Pops Mensah-Bonsu Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers
Martynas Andriuskevicius Chicago Bulls Dakota Wizards / recalled by Bulls
James White San Antonio Spurs Austin Toros / recalled by Spurs
Maurice Ager Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers
Patrick O'Bryant Golden State Warriors Bakersfield Jam
P.J. Tucker Toronto Raptors Colorado 14ers
Amir Johnson Detroit Pistons Sioux Falls Skyforce / recalled by Pistons
Marcus Vinicius NOK Hornets Tulsa 66ers / recalled by Hornets
James Augustine Orlando Magic Anaheim Arsenal / recalled by Magic
Mouhamed Sene Seattle Sonics Idaho Stampede / recalled by Seattle
C.J. Miles Utah Jazz Idaho Stampede / recalled by Jazz
Jose Barea Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Damir Markota Milwaukee Bucks Tulsa 66ers
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit D-LEAGUE.com.
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