Los Angeles D-Fenders Acquire Returning Player Joe Crawford

Published on December 3, 2009 under NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


El Segundo, CA- The Los Angeles D-Fenders announced today the team has acquired returning player, Joe Crawford. In an effort to make room for Crawford on the roster, the D-Fenders have released Christopher Hayes.

Shooting guard, Joe Crawford was selected by the Lakers in the second round (58th pick overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft. Crawford participated in the 2008 Lakers training camp. He played in 3 exhibition games with the Lakers, where he averaged 2.7 points. The Lakers then assigned Crawford to the D-Fenders in 2008. Crawford played 43 games for the D-Fenders last season, averaging 20.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Of the 43 games, Crawford scored double figures in 42 of them. In March 2009, Crawford signed with the New York Knicks and became the 18th Gatorade Call-Up of the NBA D-League season. Crawford participated in the 2009 NBA training camp with the New York Knicks, prior to returning to the D-Fenders.

"We are happy to get Joe back on the court. He is a player that we know we can count on when we need a basket and are really excited to have him back," said Head Coach Chucky Brown.

2009-10 D-Fenders Roster:

Name Position Height Weight College Status Birthday

Joe Crawford SG 6-5 210 Kentucky '08 Returning 06/17/86

Ryan Forehan-Kelly SF 6-6 195 California '03 Returning 01/14/80

Longar Longar C 6-11 250 Oklahoma '08 Returning 03/03/85

Diamon Simpson PF 6-8 230 St. Mary's '09 Allocation 09/08/87

Gabe Pruitt PG 6-4 170 USC '07 Allocation 04/19/86

Michael Fey C 7-0 270 UCLA '06 Local Tryout 05/29/83

James Jackson PF 6-9 225 E. Michigan '05 Local Tryout 12/16/81

Horace Wormely PG 5-6 160 Vanguard '06 Local Tryout 10/22/84

Deron Washington SF 6-7 215 Virginia Tech Draft Pick 12/12/85

Dar Tucker SG 6-4 205 DePaul Draft Pick 04/11/88

The Los Angeles D-Fenders take on the Reno Bighorns Friday, December 4 at 3:30pm. Tune in to the NBA Futurecast at www.nba.com/futurecast.

For the first time, the D-Fenders are offering exclusive eight and four game ticket packages, starting as low as $20. These ticket packages are available now. For more information on D-Fenders ticket packages or to purchase a package please contact Donovan Holvay at 310-426-6042 or visit www.d-fenders.com.

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