Hornets Assign Vinicius to Tulsa 66ers
Published on January 9, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 9, 2007 - The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets announced today that they have assigned rookie forward Marcus Vinicius to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. Tulsa has been designated as the Hornets D-League affiliate for the 2006-07 season.
"Marcus has shown a great deal of promise throughout the season on the practice floor," said Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower. "Assigning him to the D-League will allow him to receive the game experience that is crucial to his development as a professional, while allowing us to continue to monitor his development."
Vinicius, who was drafted by the Hornets in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2006 NBA Draft, has averaged 1.4 points in eight games this season. He will continue to be included on the Hornets' roster but will remain on the team's Inactive List for the duration of his time with Tulsa.
The 12th NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate this season, Vinicius is the first player assigned to the 66ers. In all, 38 players have been assigned by 23 NBA teams since the assignment system was put into place prior to the 2005-06 season.
Following is the complete list of assigned players during 2006-07:
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
Martynas Andriuskevicius Chicago Bulls Dakota Wizards / recalled by Bulls
James White San Antonio Spurs Austin Toros (twice)
Maurice Ager Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers / recalled by Mavericks
Patrick O'Bryant Golden State Warriors Bakersfield Jam
P.J. Tucker Toronto Raptors Colorado 14ers
Amir Johnson Detroit Pistons Sioux Falls Skyforce
Marcus Vinicius NOK Hornets Tulsa 66ers
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.).
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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