Former Skyforce Players Populate 2009 NBA Summer League Rosters
July 7, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, S.D. (July 7, 2009) - The 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League tipped off yesterday at the Orlando Magic practice facility and will continue through July 10. The 2009 NBA Summer League presented by EA SPORTS will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center and COX Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas July 10-19.
Twelve former Skyforce players are playing in summer leagues with the intention of either earning an invitation to an NBA training camp in October or proving that they are ready to receive playing time at the NBA level.
Following is the list of former players on NBA summer league rosters:
Name NBA Team(s) Last Season in S.F.
Will Blalock Indiana Pacers 2006-07
Andre Brown Dallas Mavericks 2006-07
Nik Caner-Medley Los Angeles Clippers 2007-08
Jermareo Davidson* Golden State Warriors 2007-08
John Edwards Washington Wizards 2008-09
Gary Forbes NBA D-League Select/NJ Nets-Philadelphia 76ers 2008-09
C.J. Giles Denver Nuggets/Orlando Magic 2008-09
Bobby Jones Portland Trail Blazers 2008-09
Kasib Powell Orlando Magic 2008-09
Chris Richard* Milwaukee Bucks 2007-08
Chris Rodgers Phoenix Suns 2006-07
Greg Stiemsma Memphis Grizzlies 2008-09
* - NBA Assigned Player
Skyforce fans should also follow the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer to see how their draft picks stack up against other current and potential NBA players. There are also undrafted free agents that could possibly earn a roster spot with Miami or Minnesota and be eligible to play for the Skyforce this upcoming season.
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2009-10 season. For information please contact a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.
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