John Lucas, III and Tulsa 66ers to Sign Autographs
Published on December 19, 2005 under NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla., December 19, 2005 - Tulsa 66ers' John Lucas, Marcus Hill, Benard King and mascot Routie the Roadrunner will be on hand at the Woodland Hills Mall on Tuesday, December 20 from 6 - 8 p.m. to sign autographs. Fans can gather at the Sports Fan-Attic where their favorite players will sign Tulsa 66ers photographs and merchandise.
During the autograph session, fans and last-minute shoppers will be able to purchase stocking stuffers for their friends and family with three different packages to choose from. The Tulsa 66ers "Fantasy Camp" is designed to allow fans to learn from the 66ers coaching staff and interact with current and future NBA stars, including John Lucas and Ersan Ilyasova. The "Jr. 66ers Parent/Child Clinic" will feature a special 90-minute camp designed for children to learn basic basketball fundamentals as well as interact with the 66ers players. The "Lady 6ers Junior Dance Team Clinic," for grades first through fifth, will learn dance routines from the Lady 6ers and get a chance to perform at halftime during a 66ers home game.
"This is a great way for Tulsa 66ers fans and players to interact with each other and obtain some memorabilia while they finish their last-minute holiday shopping," said team president Joe Berry.
This New Year's Eve marks another evening for Tulsa 66ers basketball, with two exciting packages being offered to fans as the 66ers host the Arkansas RimRockers. The packages range from $15-35 and include seats, food and a t-shirt. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
About the Tulsa 66ers
The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Fayetteville Patriots (N.C.), Florida Flame (Ft. Myers), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Roanoke Dazzle (Va.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).
The D-League offers players the opportunity to develop their talent in a highly competitive atmosphere under the NBA's umbrella. Thirty-four (34) players have been called up to the NBA on 50 separate occasions. Eleven (11) former D-League coaches, six athletic trainers, 14 referees and 30 front office executives have also been called up since the start of the league's inaugural season in November 2001.
Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the league also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. The D-League is a source of on-court talent for the NBA's 30 teams and is a diverse human resources pool for the NBA and its teams by training employees in management, operations, public relations, sales and marketing positions.
For more information about the Tulsa 66ers call 918-585-8444.
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