D-League NBA Nights presented by adidas begin Saturday
March 29, 2007 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
GREENVILLE, S.C., March 29, 2007 - NBA Nights presented by adidas, a 13-game celebration of the relationship between the NBA and the NBA Development League, tips off Saturday, March 31. Over 13 days D-League teams will wear the uniform of one of their NBA affiliate teams.
"NBA Nights' is another example of the NBA's and adidas' strong commitment to the D-League" said D-League President Phil Evans. "D-League players wearing the authentic uniforms of one of their NBA team affiliates illustrates perfectly that the D-League is the NBA's minor league."
Six games are on tap for April 6, with all 12 of the NBA's minor league teams wearing NBA affiliate uniforms. The Los Angeles D-Fenders will wear the Lakers home yellow uniform and the Anaheim Arsenal will wear the Clippers home royal uniform as they warm up the STAPLES Center court on April 12 prior to that night's Lakers-Clippers game on TNT. Following is the complete NBA Nights presented by adidas schedule:
Date Visitor (NBA uniform) Home (NBA Uniform) Time
March 31 Arkansas (Heat Black) Austin (Rockets Red) 7 p.m. CT
March 31 Colorado (Nuggets Navy) Sioux Falls (Pistons Red) 7 p.m. CT
April 1 Anaheim (Clippers Royal) Los Angeles (Lakers Yellow) 2:30 p.m. PT
April 1 Idaho (Jazz Light Blue) Bakersfield (Warrior Orange) 4 p.m. PT
April 3 Sioux Falls (Pistons Red) Idaho (Jazz Light Blue) 7 p.m. MT
April 6 Sioux Falls (Pistons Red) Arkansas (Heat Black) 7 p.m. CT
April 6 Austin (Rockets Red) Tulsa (Hornets Teal) 7 p.m. CT
April 6 Fort Worth (Mavericks Green) Dakota (Wizards Gold) 7 p.m. CT
April 6 Idaho (Jazz Light Blue) Colorado (Nuggets Navy) 7 p.m. MT
April 6 Bakersfield (Warriors Orange) Albuquerque (Suns Purple) 7 p.m. MT
April 6 Los Angeles (Lakers Yellow) Anaheim (Clippers Royal) 7 p.m. PT
April 7 Austin (Rockets Red) Fort Worth (Mavericks Green) 7:30 p.m. CT
April 12 Anaheim (Clippers Royal) Los Angeles (Lakers Yellow) 3:30 p.m. PT
As a part of the D-League Cares initiative, several teams plan to auction the jerseys following the conclusion of NBA Nights with proceeds benefiting local charities, while some have scheduled community initiatives and various ticket promotions around the NBA Nights games.
This is the first year the D-League will wear NBA affiliate team uniforms. NBA Nights reflect adidas' ongoing commitment to the D-League and is an extension of other on-court apparel programs this season including special edition St. Patrick's Day and Valentines Day shooting shirts from adidas. adidas is the official outfitter of the D-League.
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 (Calif.), Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.). Expansion teams for the 2007-08 season have already been announced in Orem, Utah, the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas and Des Moines, Iowa.
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. In addition to the assignment of 23 players to D-League affiliates, there have also been 18 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA this season. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed. As part of NBA All-Star 2007, the D-League hosted its first ever Gillette All-Star Game presented by 24 Hour Fitness that took place at NBA Jam Session.
Established 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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