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Celtics Assign Ray to Austin Toros

February 20, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
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BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2007 - The Boston Celtics announced today that they have assigned rookie guard Allan Ray to their NBA Development League affiliate Austin Toros. Ray is the Celtics' first assignment to the D-League this season. The Toros have been designated the Celtics affiliate for the 2006-07 season.

Ray has appeared in 33 games for Boston, averaging 4.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game at the time of the assignment. Signed as a free agent this season, he was ranked third among NBA rookies in three-point field goal percentage with a mark of .391. The 6'2" guard out of Villanova will be coached by former Boston Celtics point guard Dennis Johnson with Austin.

The 18th NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate this season, Ray is the second player assigned to Austin. James White of the San Antonio Spurs was assigned earlier this season, but has since been recalled by the Spurs. Twenty-five (25) NBA teams have taken advantage of the system to assign 43 players to D-League affiliates since the start of the 2005-06 season.

Four 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 / 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 / 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

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

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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