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D-Fenders Tucker And Simpson To Participate In 2010 NBA D-League Dream Factory Friday Night

February 4, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


El Segundo, CA- The NBA Development League announced today that D-Fenders Dar Tucker and Diamon Simpson were selected to participate in the 2010 NBA Development League Dream Factory Friday Night presented by Haier. Tucker will compete in the Slam Dunk Competition, while teammate Simpson will take part in the inaugural NBA D-League Haier Shooting Stars.

The NBA Development League Dream Factory Friday Night presented by Haier, an innovative skills competition modeled after the popular NBA All-Star Saturday Night, returns for the third consecutive year to Center Court at NBA Jam Session presented by adidas on Friday, Feb. 12, at 10:00 p.m. ET, and will stream live on NBA.com from 10-11p.m. ET.

Twenty NBA D-League players, including eight with NBA experience, three who were drafted by NBA teams and one returning champion from the 2009 NBA D-League Dream Factory Friday Night, will showcase their skills during the evening's competitions. This year's event includes a Slam Dunk Competition, a Three-Point Competition featuring an all "money-ball" rack and the inaugural NBA D-League's Haier Shooting Stars. Players must be on an active NBA D-League roster to compete in any event.

Dunk contest invitee, Dar Tucker has played in all 24 games with the D-Fenders, averaging 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Power forward, Simpson has started in all 24 games for the D-Fenders this season, averaging 16.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He leads the D-Fenders in rebounding (9.5rpg) and blocked shots (1.7). Simpson ranks sixth overall in the league, in rebounding and seventh in blocked shots.

NBA D-League action in Dallas continues on Saturday, Feb. 13, when the fourth-annual NBA D-League All-Star Game tips off on Center Court at NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas at 2 pm CT. The game features 20 of the NBA D-League's top prospects as selected by fans and the NBA D-League's 16 head coaches and will be broadcast live on NBA TV at 2 p.m. CT.

The D-Fenders return from their eight-game road trip, Monday February 8 as they take on the Tulsa 66ers at 3:30pm PST at the STAPLES Center. Tune in to the NBA Futurecast at www.nba.com/futurecast to watch your Los Angeles D-Fenders in a battle versus the Tulsa 66ers.

To purchase your tickets for the next D-Fenders home game, please contact us at d-fendersintern@d-fenders.com or call us at 310-343-3110.

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