Clippers Make Von Wafer 11th Gatorade Call-Up
Published on February 21, 2007 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 21, 2007 - The Los Angeles Clippers today signed guard Von Wafer of the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League to a 10-day contract, it was announced by Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor.
Currently the leading scorer in the D-League among active players, Wafer is averaging 20.5 points in 32 games with Colorado. The former Florida State standout is also averaging 3.3 assists per game.
The 6-5, 210 pound guard was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round (39th overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft. Wafer appeared in 16 games with the Lakers during the 2005-06 season, averaging 1.3 points per game. He scored a career-high nine points against Utah on Jan. 3, 2006. Wafer was waived by the Lakers on Oct. 26, 2006.
A star in his two seasons at Florida State, Wafer ranks 11th all-time in Seminoles history in career three-point field goals made and 12th all-time in three-point percentage. He led Florida State in scoring (12.5 ppg) during his sophomore year. Prior to attending Florida State, he was named a McDonald's High School All-American after a stellar high school career.
Wafer is the 11th Gatorade Call-up of the 2006-07 NBA Development League Season and the second of the year for the Clippers, who also signed Luke Jackson of the Idaho Stampede to a 10-day contract earlier this season. He is the 79th call-up since the league's inception in 2001.
Following is the complete list of 2006-07 D-League to NBA GATORADE Call-Ups:
Player D-League Team NBA Team Date
Kelenna Azubuike Fort Worth Flyers Golden State Warriors Jan. 2
Andre Brown Sioux Falls Skyforce Seattle Sonics Jan. 5
Justin Williams Dakota Wizards Sacramento Kings Jan. 5
Dijon Thompson Albuquerque Thunderbirds Atlanta Hawks Jan. 6
Luke Jackson Idaho Stampede Los Angeles Clippers Jan. 8
Renaldo Major Dakota Wizards Golden State Warriors Jan. 17
Jeremy Richardson Fort Worth Flyers Atlanta Hawks Jan. 27
Will Conroy Tulsa 66ers Memphis Grizzlies Jan. 30
Louis Amundson Colorado 14ers Utah Jazz Feb. 5
Jared Reiner Sioux Falls Skyforce Milwaukee Bucks Feb. 8
Von Wafer Colorado 14ers Los Angeles Clippers Feb. 21
The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders, Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.). Expansion teams in Utah and the Rio Grande Valley in Texas have also been announced to begin play in the 2007-08 season.
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.
Gatorade Thirst Quencher is a proud partner of both the NBA and the NBA Development League. Gatorade is scientifically formulated and athletically proven to quench thirst, replace fluids and electrolytes and provide carbohydrate energy to enhance athletic performance. Backed by 35 years of research, Gatorade is the nation's leading sports drink. For more information, visit www.gatorade.com. Gatorade, it's in the D-League and the NBA, Is it in You?
NBA G League Stories from February 21, 2007
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- Clippers Make Von Wafer 11th Gatorade Call-Up - G League
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