Thunderbirds honor military personnel and offer way to beat cabin fever
Published on January 3, 2007 under NBA G League (G League)
New Mexico Thunderbirds News Release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., January 3, 2007 - The Albuquerque Thunderbirds welcome the Austin Toros to Tingley Coliseum on Friday night, January 5th at 7pm. As planned, this will be a special celebration of all Military personnel in the area who can show a valid military id to receive one free ticket for each ticket purchased. Due to the winter storm that has closed area schools, this offer has been extended to all students and teachers. This discount is for all tickets priced $9 to $25 and will be available at the Tingley Coliseum Box Office.
"Military personnel make great sacrifices for all of us every day and we are proud to honor them during our game on Friday. The Storm Chasers Dance Team will be performing a special routine at halftime and will be available along with our players for post-game autographs.
"Because of the amazing weather, we have decided to extend this discount to all of the teachers and students who were looking forward to starting classes, said team president Billy Widner. Parents need a good excuse to get the kids out of the house and this is a great way to beat "Cabin Fever'".
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, 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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