Idaho's Brian Gates and Los Angeles' Dan Panaggio To Coach 2008 D-League All-Star Game
February 4, 2008 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2008 - The Idaho Stampede's Bryan Gates and the Los Angeles D-Fenders' Dan Panaggio have earned the honor of coaching the 2008 D-League All-Star Game presented by Spalding in New Orleans on February 16, it was announced today. Gates' and Panaggio's teams clinched the best winning percentage in the league through Jan. 31.
In his second season as head coach of the Stampede (21-5, .808), Gates has guided the team to a perfect 14-0 home record. Idaho is on a 16-game wining streak, the longest such streak in D-League history. The 2006-07 NBA D-League Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year finished his first season as head coach of the Stampede at 33-17 (.660), tying the D-League record for most wins and highest winning percentage in a season. Former San Antonio Spurs scout and associate head coach Ray Lopes will join Gates as the coaching staff for the Red team.
Panaggio, also in his second season as head coach, holds a mark of 18-8 (.692) on the year. During the D-Fenders' inaugural season, Panaggio led the team to a 23-27 (.460) record. Panaggio will be joined by D-Fenders assistant coach and NBA veteran Chucky Brown as the coaching staff of the Blue team.
The 2008 D-League All-Star Game, which will be held on Center Court at NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas, will be televised live on NBA TV. Coverage of the event will begin at 3:00 pm EST.
The D-League will also host Dream Factory Friday Night, a first-time event similar to NBA All-Star Saturday Night, which will include a three-point shootout, a slam dunk contest, an interactive game of Hot-Shot with a fan and a game of HORSE. Dream Factory events will take place following the McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Center Court at Jam Session beginning at 9 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 15.
About NBA All-Star Jam Session
NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas provides fans the once in a lifetime experience of participating in the NBA All-Star excitement. Fans have the opportunity to meet and collect free autographs from NBA Players and Legends and see some of their favorite NBA players, mascots, dance teams, and celebrities as they hit Center Court in a variety of basketball competitions, including the Legends Shootout, Celebrity Slam Dunk contest, and Mascot Skills Challenge. Young fans can hang out at Kids Zone - with hoops and interactive activities that are the perfect size for kid's slam dunks, three-pointers and jump shots. Jam Session is non-stop basketball action where fans can shoot, slam, dribble and drive all day, compete against their friends in skills challenges, or get basketball tips from NBA Players and Legends.
Tickets for Jam Session start at $12 and are available at 800-4NBA-TIX, Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Outlets, or the New Orleans Arena Box Office. Visit www.nba.com/jamsession for more information.
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