Dwayne Jones recalled from Thunderbirds
March 27, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 27, 2007 - The Cleveland Cavaliers have recalled forward/center Dwayne Jones from the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.
Jones was assigned to Albuquerque on March 23 and played in two games for the Thunderbirds. He averaged 11.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game. Against Idaho on March 24, he posted eight points, 10 rebounds and a league-high eight blocks. He followed that up the next day with 15 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots in the second game of a back-to-back against the Stampede.
Jones has played in four games for the Cavaliers this season and has grabbed six rebounds in 18 total minutes. He was acquired by the Cavaliers on Oct. 13 from Boston.
The Thunderbirds hit the road for their next three games starting at Dakota tonight, Tuesday, March 27th at 7:00pm. Albuquerque returns home for their final home game on Friday, April 6th to take on the Bakersfield Jam; game time is set for 7:00pm and will be NBA night sponsored by Adidas. The Thunderbirds will wear Phoenix Suns uniforms for this special game and the jerseys will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. The first 1,000 fans will receive a team poster and players will be available for autographs following the game.
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 Orem, Utah, the Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Des Moines, Iowa have also been announced for 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.
For information on premium seating and general information about the Albuquerque Thunderbirds call (505) 265-DUNK or log on to www.abqtbirds.com.
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