Operation 24
November 2, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
Bakersfield, Calif., November, 1 2006 - The countdown begins for the Bakersfield Jam's inaugural season opening night. The Jam kicks off Operation 24 on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at Kosmos Restaurant & Sports Bar with the NBA Development League Player Draft Party.
To commemorate the historic, inaugural season opening night, the Jam will involve the Bakersfield community and local businesses in the Operation 24 countdown. The Bakersfield Jam Bug along with Bike Bakersfield, a local not-for-profit organization promoting bicycling as a part of everyday life, will deliver the new Spalding Official NBA Development League Game Ball from location to location, throughout Bakersfield and Kern County each day. The Olympic Torch-style relay will begin November 2nd and end at Rabobank Arena on opening night, November 26th. The game ball, which was redesigned this season, will be displayed at each of the Operation 24 countdown locations in an engraved acrylic case provided by Kern Trophies.
"The support the Bakersfield community has shown us has been amazing," said Bakersfield Jam Team President/GM, Lara Mae D. Chollette. "We look forward to presenting Bakersfield with the exciting level of NBA basketball at the Rabobank Arena, but more excited to be able to provide fun and affordable entertainment for the entire family at our games."
For a complete schedule Operation 24 locations, check the Bakersfield Jam website at www.bakersfieldjam.com.
Season and group tickets, along with premium seating are now available through the Bakersfield Jam website at www.bakersfieldjam.com. For sponsorships supporting the Bakersfield Jam, please contact us at 661.716.4JAM.
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