Albuquerque, N.M., November 13, 2007- The Albuquerque Thunderbirds will host
NBA, (N)o (B)oys (A)llowed on Thursday, November 15, at Tingley Coliseum, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event, which is aimed at educating women about the rules of
basketball features the chance to win two round-trip tickets on American Airlines and refreshment, is free to the public.
Thunderbirds players, along with members of the coaching staff will be on hand to interact with participants during on-court demonstrations of team defensive and offensive philosophies, while answering questions from the participants. Attendees will also tour the locker rooms and seating areas for a look "behind the scenes" at Tingley Coliseum. Women can also expect to learn basic rules of the NBA, referee signals and about the work the Thunderbirds do in the community.
"This is a great opportunity for ladies of all ages to learn a little more about the
game and hopefully, a few of them will knock out some holiday shopping while they are there", said Thunderbirds Team President Billy Widner. "My wife attended a similar event with the
Dallas Mavericks and loved it."
Thunderbirds training camp continues through November 22nd. Sessions are considered open practices for members of the media. Please contact Sean McLaughlin in advance to confirm location and time of practice sessions.
Additionally, All season ticket holders and media members are invited to meet the team at Carrabba's Restaurant on Wednesday, November 14th from 5:30 to 7:00pm.
The Thunderbirds season tips off at home on November 23 against the Idaho Stampede at 7 p.m. Thunderbirds 2007-08 season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at abqtbirds.com or at the Thunderbirds front office at 111 Lomas Blvd. NE, Suite 240, Albuquerque, NM 87102. For premium or group seating call the Thunderbirds office at (505) 265-DUNK.
The Thunderbirds stay focused on the community by participating in community events such as the Read to Achieve Program as well as D-League Cares. In the past two seasons the Thunderbirds have worked almost 3,000 hours in the community, staying dedicated to Albuquerque and New Mexico.
The
NBA Development League is the NBA's official minor league, and the first-ever basketball league with direct affiliations to NBA teams. Now in its seventh season the D-League's goals are to provide affordable, NBA-caliber entertainment to fans of its 14 teams, as well as continue to develop players, coaches, referees and front-office personnel for the NBA. As the single source for in-season player "call-ups" to the NBA, fans of the D-League enjoy the highest caliber of basketball played outside the NBA. In fact, former D-League players represented 10 percent of NBA players on 2007-08 opening day rosters, numbering 44 in total. In addition, the D-League has produced 25 percent of current NBA referees and 16 current NBA coaches, including head coach Sam Vincent with the Charlotte Bobcats. The D-League is an innovative and rapidly growing
sports property that also serves as an experimental testing ground for new initiatives of the NBA and its teams, provides continuing education and professional development resources for its players, and is committed to serving its local communities through D-LEAGUE CARES and grassroots efforts.
Individually, the Thunderbirds have had two player call-ups, two front office call-ups, two training staff call-ups and three call-ups from the Storm Chasers Dance and Cheer squad.
Designed to help grow the
sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League offers NBA-quality basketball and fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com.
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