NBA Fair Rolls into the Final Weekend of the New Mexico State Fair
Published on September 21, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., September 21, 2006 - The defending NBA Development League Champion Albuquerque Thunderbirds are proud to announce that the NBA Fair will be featured every day at the New Mexico State Fair. The NBA Fair is an interactive, mobile tour that brings the excitement of the NBA to fairs across North America and showcases the attractions, contests, and activities of the NBA.
Highlights for the last weekend of the fair include appearances by former NBA Legend and Thunderbirds head coach Michael Cooper, plus performances by the Sly the Fox (New Jersey Nets Mascot). Representing the Thunderbirds will be the Storm Chasers Dance & Cheer squad, as well as Trey the mascot.
The appearance schedule for this weekend is as follows:
Friday, September 22nd
*Trey (T-Birds Mascot) (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
*Storm Chasers (7:00pm - 8:00pm)
*Sly the Fox (New Jersey Nets) (8:30pm - 9:30pm)
Saturday, September 23rd
*Sly the Fox (New Jersey Nets) (1:00pm - 2:00pm)
*Sly the Fox (New Jersey Nets) (3:00pm - 4:00pm)
*Trey (T-Birds Mascot) (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
*Storm Chasers (5:00pm - 6:00pm)
*Michael Cooper (NBA Legend) (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
*Sly the Fox (New Jersey Nets) (8:30pm - 9:00pm)
Sunday, September 24th
*Sly the Fox (New Jersey Nets) (12:00pm - 1:00pm)
*Trey (T-Birds Mascot) (1:00pm - 2:00pm)
*Storm Chasers (2:00pm - 3:00pm)
*Sly the Fox (New Jersey Nets) (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
*Michael Cooper (5:30pm - 7:30pm)
The Thunderbirds season tips off at home on November 24 against coach Dennis Johnson and the Austin Toros at 7 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 additional information about the Albuquerque Thunderbirds call (505) 265-DUNK or log on to www.abqtbirds.com.
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