Michael Cooper to Participate in HOPE Classic as Special Guest
Published on September 8, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
Albuquerque, N.M., September 8, 2006 - Michael Cooper, head coach of the defending NBA Development League Champion Albuquerque Thunderbirds, will be competing as a special guest in the annual HOPE (Hispanic Organization of Postal Employees) Golf Classic September 15 at Twin Warriors Golf Club at Santa Ana.
Since 2002 the HOPE Classic has raised more than $20,000 in financial aid assistance for local Hispanic students. The organization's goal is to earn $40,000 this year through the Hope Classic for next year's scholarship applicants.
The tournament includes a multitude of different contests ranging from the longest drive to closest to the pin. Package fees range in size and content, starting with an individual entry fee of $150 to the Nambe Package for $2,000, (four players, program ad, rolling message on GPS, tee sponsorship, and more). There are several other packages as well.
Registration for the event begins at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The event concludes with an awards luncheon scheduled for 1:30 p.m. For additional information or to register for the event contact Al Casaus at (505)-842-9003 or Mike Flores at (505)-875-3442.
The Thunderbirds season tips off at home on November 24 against Dennis Johnson and his Austin Toros at 7:00 p.m. Thunderbirds 2006-07 season tickets can be purchased at abqtbirds.com or at the Thunderbirds front office. For premium or group seating call the Thunderbirds office at (505) 265-DUNK.
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.
The NBA D-League is composed of 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.).
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 more information about the Albuquerque Thunderbirds call (505) 265-DUNK or log on to www.abqtbirds.com.
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