Grizzlies Assign Johnson to RimRockers
March 1, 2007 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
Memphis, Tenn., March 1, 2007 - Memphis Grizzlies President of Basketball Operations Jerry West announced today the team has assigned forward Alexander Johnson to the NBA Development League's Arkansas RimRockers, the Grizzlies' D-League affiliate.
There have been 21 NBA players assigned to D-League affiliates this season. Twenty-six (26) NBA teams have designated 50 players to D-League affiliates since the start of the 2005-06 season.
Johnson, selected in second round (45th overall, Indiana) in the 2006 NBA Draft, has averaged 5.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 13.9 minutes in 44 games this season for Memphis. He scored a career-high 23 points on December 26 at Washington and posted his third double-double of the season with 10 points and a career-high 10 rebounds on February 7 at Dallas.
The 6-9, 240 pound rookie from Florida State becomes the third Grizzlies player to be assigned to the D-League, and first player this season. Lawrence Roberts and Anthony Roberson were assigned to the RimRockers last season.
Six NBA players (bold below) are currently active in the D-League. Following is the complete list of assigned players during 2006-07 and their current status:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team / status
Ryan Hollins Charlotte Bobcats Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Bobcats
Bobby Jones Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by 76ers
Louis Williams Philadelphia 76ers Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by 76ers
Julius Hodge Denver Nuggets Colorado 14ers / recalled by Nuggets
Pops Mensah-Bonsu Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Martynas Andriuskevicius Chicago Bulls Dakota Wizards / recalled by Bulls
James White San Antonio Spurs Austin Toros / recalled by Spurs
Maurice Ager Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Patrick O'Bryant Golden State Warriors Bakersfield Jam / recalled by Warriors
P.J. Tucker Toronto Raptors Colorado 14ers / recalled by Raptors
Amir Johnson Detroit Pistons Sioux Falls Skyforce
Marcus Vinicius NOK Hornets Tulsa 66ers / recalled by Hornets
James Augustine Orlando Magic Anaheim Arsenal / recalled by Magic
Mouhamed Sene Seattle Sonics Idaho Stampede / recalled by Sonics
C.J. Miles Utah Jazz Idaho Stampede / recalled by Jazz
Jose Barea Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Damir Markota Milwaukee Bucks Tulsa 66ers
Allan Ray Boston Celtics Austin Toros
Mile Ilic New Jersey Nets Colorado 14ers
Will Blalock Detroit Pistons Sioux Falls Skyforce
Alexander Johnson Memphis Grizzlies Arkansas RimRockers
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 additional information on the NBA Development League, visit D-LEAGUE.com.
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