News release from the Mad Ants:
123 former NBA D-Leaguers in NBA training camps
(NEW YORK) – One hundred and twenty three players with NBA Development League experience over the last 11 seasons are featured on 2012-13 NBA training camp rosters, including 52 who spent time in the NBA D-League last season.
The Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwovles, Toronto Raptors and Utah Jazz each have six players with NBA D-League experience on their respective training camp rosters, while an additional five teams each have five former NBA D-League players on their training camp squads.
The 2012-13 NBA D-League tips off its 12th season on Friday, Nov. 23 with a four-game slate including matchups between the Maine Red Claws and Canton Charge, Erie BayHawks and Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Texas Legends and Tulsa 66ers, and the Bakersfield Jam and Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Following is the list of former NBA D-League players on 2012-13 NBA training camp rosters:
Player NBA Team
Adrien, Jeff Charlotte
Ahearn, Blake Indiana
Akognon, Josh Dallas
Aldrich, Cole Oklahoma City
Amundson, Lou Minnesota
Anderson, Alan Toronto
Anderson, James Atlanta
Anthony, Joel Miami
Azubuike, Kelenna Cleveland
Babbitt, Luke Portland
Barea, Jose Minnesota
Barnes, Matt L.A. Clippers
Barron, Earl Washington
Bass, Brandon Boston
Beaubois, Rodrigue Dallas
Benson, Keith Atlanta
Blatche, Andray Brooklyn
Bledsoe, Eric L.A. Clippers
Bradley, Avery Boston
Brooks, Aaron Sacramento
Brown, Shannon Phoenix
Butch, Brian Utah
Bynum, Will Detroit
Johnson, Carldell Atlanta
Carroll, DeMarre Utah
Carroll, Matt Charlotte
Clark, Earl L.A. Lakers
Conroy, Will Minnesota
Cook, Daequan Oklahoma City
Cooksey, Vance Chicago
Copeland, Chris New York
Davis, Ed Toronto
Dupree, Ronald Memphis
Ebanks, Devin L.A. Lakers
Evans, Jeremy Utah
Eyenga, Christian Orlando
Famous, Jarrid Memphis
Flynn, Jonny Detroit
Forbes, Gary Houston
Gaines, Sundiata Indiana
Gee, Alonzo Cleveland
Gilder, Trey Utah
Gladness, Mickell Miami
Gortat, Marcin Phoenix
Goudelock, Andrew L.A. Lakers
Green, Danny San Antonio
Green, Gerald Indiana
Haddadi, Hamed Memphis
Hannah, Stefhon Golden State
Hamilton, Jordan Denver
Harangody, Luke Cleveland
Harris, Terrel Miami
Hayes, Chuck Sacramento
Hayward, Lazar Oklahoma City
Henry, Xavier New Orleans
Higgins, Cory Charlotte
Hollins, Ryan L.A. Clippers
Honeycutt, Tyler Sacramento
Ilyasova, Ersan Milwaukee
Jackson, Darnell Utah
Jackson, Reggie Oklahoma City
Johnson, Amir Toronto
Johnson, Ivan Atlanta
Johnson, James Sacramento
Jones, Dahntay Dallas
Jones, Dominique Dallas
Jordan, Jerome Memphis
Joseph, Cory San Antonio
Kennedy, D.J. Memphis
Koufos, Kosta Denver
Kurz, Robert Boston
Lee, Malcolm Minnesota
Leslie, Travis L.A. Clippers
Lin, Jeremy Houston
Livingston, Shaun Houston
Lucas, John Toronto
Mahinmi, Ian Indiana
Martin, Cartier Washington
Mays, James Brooklyn
McNeal, Jerel Toronto
McRoberts, Josh Orlando
Miles, CJ Cleveland
Mills, Patty San Antonio
Morris, Darius L.A. Lakers
Morris, Marcus Houston
Mullens, Byron Charlotte
N’Diaye, Hamady Sacramento
Neal, Gary San Antonio
Nevill, Luke Indiana
Novak, Steve New York
Odom, Lamar L.A. Clippers
Patterson, Patrick Houston
Pittman, Dexter Miami
Powell, Josh San Antonio
Russell, Walker Oklahoma City
Samuels, Samardo Cleveland
Sanders, Larry Milwaukee
Selby, Josh Memphis
Sessions, Ramon Charlotte
Sloan, Donald Cleveland
Smith, Greg Houston
Smith, Ish Orlando
Smith, Jamar Boston
Smith, Jason New Orleans
Stiemsma, Greg Minnesota
Stone, Julyan Denver
Tarver, Seth Minnesota
Taylor, Jermaine Minnesota
Temple, Garrett Miami
Thabeet, Hasheem Oklahoma City
Thomas, Lance New Orleans
Tinsley, Jamaal Utah
Tolliver, Anthony Atlanta
Tucker, PJ Phoenix
Tyler, Jeremy Golden State
Watson, CJ Brooklyn
Webster, Martell Washington
White, James New York
Williams, Lou Atlanta
Williams, Reggie Charlotte
Williams, Terrence Detroit
Wright, Chris Toronto
Wright, Dorell Orlando
Zeller, Luke Phoenix
The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA’s official minor league. Featuring 16 teams with direct affiliations to NBA franchises, the NBA D-League is a proven developer of talent: 27 percent of players in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2011-12 season boasted NBA D-League experience, and the league continues to develop coaches, referees, and front-office staff for the NBA and its teams. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. The NBA D-League also advances the game of basketball as the research and development arm of the NBA. Throughout the league’s 11th season, fans could watch all NBA D-League games online for free at nba.com/dleague.