Jam receives two staff call-ups
Published on January 23, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
Bakersfield, CA Jan. 23 - The goal of all players in the NBA D-League is to move up to the NBA. However, players are not the only ones who have the opportunity to receive a call-up. The first two staff call-ups from the D-League to the NBA this season are coming from the Bakersfield Jam. Tyler Hair and Danita Johnson have been recruited to join the NBA.
Tyler Hair will be working for the Los Angeles Clippers as an inside sales representative. Danita Johnson will be working for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury (WNBA) as a group sales representative. These two were among the league leaders in group sales and sponsorship sales during the 2006-07 season.
The Bakersfield Jam is very proud of these two individuals and knows they will be extremely successful at the next level.
If you are interested in working for the Bakersfield Jam and having the opportunity for a call-up of your own, please fax your resume to the Jam at 661-322-7069 or send it to the Jam office at 2203 17th St. Bakersfield, Ca. 93301.
Jam tickets are on sale and can be purchased at bakersfieldjam.com or at the Jam office. For premium or group seating call the Jam office at (661) 716-4JAM.
The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. This season, 19 NBA teams assigned 29 players to D-League affiliates. There were also 18 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the league also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com.
For additional information about the Bakersfield Jam call (661) 716-4JAM or log on to www.bakersfieldjam.com.
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