Cavaliers Assign Shannon Brown to Albuquerque
March 2, 2007 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
CLEVELAND, March 2, 2007 - The Cleveland Cavaliers have assigned guard Shannon Brown to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. The Thunderbirds are the D-League Affiliate for the Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns.
Brown is the 22nd NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate this season. Twenty-six (26) NBA teams have designated 51 players to D-League affiliates since the start of the 2005-06 season.
Brown has played in 13 games (four starts) for the Cavaliers this season and has averaged 2.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.8 minutes per game. He posted a career-high 10 points on November 29 vs. New York. The Michigan State product was selected by Cleveland with the 25th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft.
A high school teammate of Utah Jazz guard Dee Brown, prep honors for Brown included 2003 Illinois Mr. Basketball, Co-MVP of the 2003 Jordan Capital Classic (along with LeBron James) and 2003 McDonald's All-America.
Eight 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 / recalled by Mavericks
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 / recalled by Mavericks
Patrick O'Bryant Golden State Warriors Bakersfield Jam / recalled by Warriors
P.J. Tucker Toronto Raptors Colorado 14ers / recalled by Raptors
Amir Johnson Detroit Pistons Sioux Falls Skyforce
Marcus Vinicius NOK Hornets Tulsa 66ers
James Augustine Orlando Magic Anaheim Arsenal / recalled by Magic
Mouhamed Sene Seattle Sonics Idaho Stampede / recalled by Sonics
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
Allan Ray Boston Celtics Austin Toros
Mile Ilic New Jersey Nets Colorado 14ers
Will Blalock Detroit Pistons Sioux Falls Skyforce
Alexander Johnson Memphis Grizzlies Arkansas RimRockers
Shannon Brown Cleveland Cavaliers Albuquerque Thunderbirds
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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