Orlando Magic Assign Daniel Orton to Thunderbirds
December 1, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
Rio Rancho, NM - The New Mexico Thunderbirds announced today that the Orlando Magic have assigned power forward, Daniel Orton (6-10, 255) to the T-Birds.
Orton was the Magic's first round selection (29th overall) in the 2010 draft out of the University of Kentucky. He played one season for Kentucky averaging 3.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 13.2 minutes per game for a team that went to the Elite Eight in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
Orton played in five summer league games for the Orlando Magic and averaged 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. He has yet to play a regular season game for the Magic.
Orton will be active this weekend when the Thunderbirds play the Erie BayHawks, this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Ana Star Center.
Thunderbirds' season tickets are currently on sale, with full and partial season packages available. Single game tickets are also now available online at www.nmtbirds.com or by calling 505-265-3865.
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