|
Wheelchair All-Stars Take Center Court at NBA All-Star Jam Session
NBA legends George Gervin and Tim Hardaway to serve as assistant coaches
By Todd Hatfield
// National Wheelchair Basketball Association
// January 30, 2007
|
| Photo by Getty Images |
Jeremy Lade, shown competing at the 2004 Paralympic Games, will be playing for the East All-Stars at the NBA/NWBA All-Star Wheelchair Classic in Las Vegas.
|
NEW YORK – Twenty-two of the top wheelchair basketball players from across the country will participate in the 2007 NBA/National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) All-Star Wheelchair Classic on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. PST at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino South Convention Center during NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas.
“The NWBA would like to thank the NBA for the opportunity to showcase our game at its highest level," said Todd Hatfield, NWBA Executive Director. “Fans will be surprised and amazed by the skill and athleticism displayed by these athletes.”
In addition, the NWBA All-Stars will host their annual basketball clinic on Wednesday Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. PT, for over 20 junior wheelchair athletes at Doolittle Community Center in Las Vegas as part of the NBA Cares All-Star Caravan.
The 2007 NBA/NWBA All-Star Wheelchair Classic will feature the top wheelchair athletes selected from wheelchair teams that are members of the NWBA. The players, selected by the NWBA, are divided into East and West All-Stars. For more information on the NWBA go to http://www.nwba.org/.
TEAM ROSTERS
NWBA East All-Star Team
Mike Hudson - Charlotte Rollin’ Bobcats
Curtis Lease - Chicago Wheelchair Bulls
Jeff Glasbrenner - Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks
Paul Schulte - Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks
Steve Welch - Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks
Valdez Bradley - Magee Sixers Spokesmen-
Carlos Ocasio - Miami Heat Wheels
Gavin Cloy - Milwaukee Wheelchair Bucks
Jeremy Lade - Milwaukee Wheelchair Bucks
Kevin Grant - NY Rollin' Knicks
Dave Snowden - NY Rollin' Knicks
Steve Wilson - Coach
Tim Hardaway - Assistant Coach
Ruth Riley - Assistant Coach
NWBA West All-Star Team
Jeff Nelms - Denver Rolling Nuggets
Paul Capasso - Denver Rolling Nuggets
Jeff Townsend - Denver Rolling Nuggets
Chuck Gill - Golden State Road Warriors
Trooper Johnson - Golden State Road Warriors
Juan Rios - Houston Rolling Rockets
Tommy Schroeder - Phoenix Banner Suns
David Gonzales - San Antonio Spurs II
Willie Jackson - San Antonio Spurs II
Jeff Griffin - Utah Wheelin’ Jazz
Mike Schlappi - Utah Wheelin’ Jazz
Paul Jackson - Coach
George Gervin - Assistant Coach
Shona Thorburn - Assistant Coach
The National Wheelchair Basketball Association is comprised of 208 basketball teams within twenty-two conferences. The NWBA was founded in 1948, and today consists of men's, women's, intercollegiate, and youth teams throughout the United States of America and Canada.
Fans can call 1-866-NBA-JAMS or log on to NBA.com/jamsession for more information on NBA All-Star Jam Session.
Listen to NWBA Executive Director Todd Hatfield's interview on Sirius' NBA Radio show Feb. 2 here!
|
