NBDL daily developments
Published on December 2, 2004 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
D-LEAGUE PRESENCE: There was a definite NBDL presence in the Clippers 88-76 victory over the Pacers Wednesday at the STAPLES Center. Three former D-Leaguers were in the starting lineups, Eddie Gill and Britton Johnsen for Indiana and Bobby Simmons for the Clippers. Simmons had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists for Los Angeles. Gill led Pacers' scoring with 21 points while handing out six assists.
OFFICIALLY SPEAKING: Rounding out the NBDL presence at the STAPLES Center on Wednesday was former D-League referee Anthony Jordan, who was a member of the officiating crew that worked the game. Jordan is one of 11 former NBDL officials who have earned a promotion to the NBA in three years.
REVISED TV SLATE: Following is the revised NBA TV schedule for the first four televised games of the NBDL season.
Game Air Date/Time Date Played
Huntsville at Columbus Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m. ET November 20
Asheville at Fayetteville Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m. ET November 27
Huntsville at Asheville Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m. ET December 3
Florida at Huntsville Dec. 17, 4:30 p.m. ET December 11
TWIN: "This Week in the NBDL" begins its new season on NBA TV tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Tonight's show features interviews with Columbus guard Ricky Minard, NBDL president Phil Evans and NBDL director of basketball operations Chris Alpert.
MEEKING IS PLAYER OF MONTH: Asheville forward Antonio Meeking has been named NBDL player of the month for games played in November. Meeking averaged 27.8 minutes, 23.3 points and 7.0 rebounds over four games. His 23.3 points per game leads the league.
NBDL QUIZ: What current NBDL coach shares the record for most NBA teams played for in a career?
LEAGUE REBOUNDING LEADERS (through games off 12-1)
RPG Player Team
17.7 Rodney Bias Huntsville Flight
17.0 James Thomas Roanoke Dazzle
14.5 Kirk Haston Florida Flame
QUIZ ANSWER: Roanoke assistant coach Chucky Brown played for 12 NBA teams during his 13-year career, sharing the record with Tony Massenburg. Brown played for the Cavaliers, Lakers, Nets, Mavericks, Rockets, Suns, Bucks, Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Spurs, Warriors and Kings.
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