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D-Fenders Earn Gatorade All D-League Honors

April 8, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


EL SEGUNDO, CA - Sioux Falls Skyforce forward Kasib Powell, the 2008 NBA Development League's Most Valuable Player and 2007 MVP Randy Livingston an Idaho Stampede guard, headline the 2007-08 GATORADE All-NBA Development League First Team. The squad is rounded out by Colorado guard Eddie Gill, Los Angeles forward Sean Banks and Austin's Ian Mahinmi, an assigned center from the San Antonio Spurs.

Two members of the Dakota Wizards - guard Blake Ahearn, currently with the Miami Heat and center Rod Benson - earned spots on the GATORADE All-NBA Development League Second Team. The duo from Dakota is joined by Austin guard Andre Barrett, Colorado forward Kaniel Dickens and Idaho forward Lance Allred, currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The GATORADE All-NBA Development League Third Team consists of Colorado guard Billy Thomas, Utah's Morris Almond, a guard on assignment from the Utah Jazz, Dakota forward Carlos Powell, former Austin forward Marcus Williams, currently playing with the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles center Jelani McCoy.

"With so many talented players in the League this year, it was a challenge for our coaches to select the All-League teams," Chris Alpert, D-League Vice President of Basketball Operations and Player Personnel said. "The League congratulates the First, Second and Third team selections, as well as the honorable mentions, for their phenomenal seasons."

Sean Banks of the Los Angeles D-Fenders was also named D-League.com Performer of the Week for games played during the week of March 31. Banks averaged 32.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in two games for Los Angeles. The forward from the University of Memphis, is currently in his second season in Los Angeles and ranks third among D-League players with 22.4 points per game and previously earned Performer of the Week honors for the Week of Feb. 2.

Join the D-Fenders for Fan Appreciation Night at STAPLES Center in their final home game of the regular season this Friday, April 11th at 3:30pm. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will each receive one (1) coupon good for one (1) FREE Burrito courtesy of Chipotle. The D-Fenders also clinched a spot in the 2008 NBA D-League playoffs presented by Delta Airlines, so check D-Fenders.com for playoff game date(s) and time(s). Having a Lakers ticket for a STAPLES Center home game is also your ticket to a lower level seat for the D-Fenders game that same day. For ticket information call (310) 426-6000.

- Catch the Lakers stars of the future...today! -

The All-NBA Development League team results:

2007-08 GATORADE ALL-NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE FIRST TEAM

Position Player Team

Guard Randy Livingston Idaho Stampede

Guard Eddie Gill Colorado 14ers

Forward Kasib Powell Sioux Falls Skyforce

Forward Sean Banks Los Angeles D-Fenders

Center Ian Mahinmi Austin Toros (San Antonio Spurs assignee)

2007-08 GATORADE ALL-NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE SECOND TEAM

Position Player Team

Guard Andre Barrett Austin Toros

Guard Blake Ahearn * Dakota Wizards

Forward Kaniel Dickens Colorado 14ers

Forward Lance Allred * Idaho Stampede

Center Rod Benson Dakota Wizards

2007-08 GATORADE ALL-NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE THIRD TEAM

Position Player Team

Guard Billy Thomas Colorado 14ers

Guard Morris Almond Utah Flash (Utah Jazz assignee)

Forward Carlos Powell Dakota Wizards

Forward Marcus Williams * Austin Toros

Center Jelani McCoy Los Angeles D-Fenders

2007-08 GATORADE ALL-NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE HONORABLE MENTION

Position Player Team

Guard Adam Harrington Tulsa 66ers

Guard Desmon Farmer Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Guard Ramon Sessions Tulsa 66ers (Milwaukee Bucks assignee)

Guard Earl Calloway Fort Wayne Mad Ants

Forward DerMarr Johnson Austin Toros

Forward Stephane Lasme Los Angeles D-Fenders

Forward Justin Reed Bakersfield Jam

Forward Mike Hall Tulsa 66ers

Center Mouhamed Sene Idaho Stampede (Seattle SuperSonics assignee)

Forward Cory Violette Idaho Stampede

Forward Nick Fazekas Tulsa 66ers (L.A. Clippers assignee)

Center Chris Alexander Sioux Falls Skyforce

* - Currently in the NBA



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