Former OSU Standout Stephen Graham Comes to Tulsa
January 25, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla., January 25, 2007 - Stephen Graham, former OSU Cowboy, will bring his team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, to Tulsa as they take on the 66ers for the first time since Graham was added to Sioux Falls' roster on January 10.
Graham (6-6, 215) returned to Sioux Falls after playing 14 games with the Portland Trail Blazers this season, averaging 11.8 minutes, 3.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. In 67 NBA games with Chicago, Houston, Cleveland and Portland, Graham has averaged 7.7 minutes, 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds. In 16 games with the Skyforce last season, the Oklahoma State product averaged 21.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
Since joining the Skyforce this season, Graham is averaging 16.2 points, 4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, and shooting 97 percent from the free throw line in six games.
Graham and the Skyforce tip off a Tulsa two-game homestand on Friday, Jan. 26 at Expo Square Pavilion. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Fans who wish to donate to Special Olympics Oklahoma can purchase a $13 ticket - normally priced at $20 - and $3 will go back to Special Olympics and will provide athletes the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Fans should call Kurte Kihle at the Tulsa 66ers office at (918) 749-5701 to purchase a ticket and help Special Olympics Oklahoma provide training for life.
On Saturday, join the 66ers for U.S. Cellular Hat Night, presented by News Channel 8. Join Jack Bunds, Clint Boone and Kristen Dickerson at the Expo Square Pavilion this Saturday and be one of the first 1,066 fans to get an official Tulsa 66ers hat. Tipoff is 7 p.m. and the Kid's Zone opens at 6 p.m.
For tickets, call the Expo Box Office at (918) 376-6000 or go to www.tulsa66ers.com for more information.
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