2013-14 TEXAS LEGENDS MEDIA GUIDE
Official NBA Development League
Affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCHEDULE
FULL SEASON SCHEDULE 3
JERSEY NIGHTS 4
FRONT OFFICE
DIRECTORY 7
OWNERSHIP 8
COACHING STAFF 11
PLAYERS
ROSTER 15
JEREMY ATKINSON 16
CHRIS DOUGLAS-ROBERTS 17
RAMON DYER 18
DEVIN EBANKS 19
MELVIN ELY 20
MICHEAL ERIC 21
TERREL HARRIS 22
MICKEY MCCONNELL 23
SEAN SINGLETARY 24
PAUL STURGESS 25
BOOKER WOODFOX 26
SAMMY YEAGER 27
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
TEXAS LEGENDS CARE 47
LEGENDS DANCE TEAM 48
DUNKER 49
GENEROUS GEORGE 49
GENERAL INFORMATION
DR PEPPER ARENA 51
SEATING CHART 52
MEDIA INFORMATION
GENERAL MEDIA INFORMATION 54
FOUNDING PARTNERS 55
OPPONENTS
WEST DIVISION 57
CENTRAL DIVISION 58
EAST DIVISION 59
2012-13 SEASON REVIEW
HISTORIC VERACRUZ 29
SEASON RECAP 30
LEAGUE STANDINGS 32
LEAGUE STATISTICS 33
LEAGUE ATTENDANCE 34
LEAGUE LEADERS 35
LEGENDS STATISTICS 36
HIGHS/LOWS 37
TOP SINGLE GAMES 40
TRANSACTIONS 42
FRANCHISE HISTORY
GENERAL HISTORY 43
PAST COACHES 44
DRAFT HISTORY 45
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2013-14 SCHEDULE
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2013-14 CHARITABLE PARTNERS
THE TEXAS LEGENDS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE 24 CHARITABLE PARTNERSHIPS FOR
THE 2013-14 SEASON. THE LEGENDS WILL BE THE FIRST TEAM IN NBA DEVELOPMENT
LEAGUE HISTORY TO HOST 24 SPECIALTY JERSEY NIGHTS, ALL OF WHICH ARE
CHARITABLY THEMED. EACH HOME GAME, THE TEAM WILL WEAR A DIFFERENT JERSEY
REPRESENTING A LOCAL, REGIONAL OR NATIONAL CHARITY—PROVIDING A
TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF EXPOSURE AND AWARENESS TO THE CHARITY.
THE GROWTH TO 24 NIGHTS HAS COME A LONG WAY IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF
TIME. THE TEAM’S INAUGURAL SEASON (2010-11) SAW THE TEAM HOST TWO SPECIALTY
JERSEY NIGHTS, WHILE 2011-12 SAW SIX. LAST SEASON, THE TEAM HOSTED 13
CHARITABLE NIGHTS AND SAW SUCH A SUCCESS IN THE OUTREACH AND AWARENESS
FOR THE CHARITY THAT TEAM MANAGEMENT CHOSE TO DEDICATE ALL 24 HOME
GAMES THIS YEAR TO CHARITABLE CAUSES.
PREVIOUS NIGHTS HAVE SEEN SIGNIFICANT DONATIONS (INCLUDING A DONATION OF
$20,000 FROM ZTE TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF COLLIN COUNTY), AN INCREASE IN
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS, MORE THAN 1,000 MEDIA OUTLETS COVERING THE EVENT,
AND MORE THAN 150,000 IMPRESSIONS ACROSS THE WORLD.
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THE FULL SCHEDULE OF SPECIALTY JERSEY NIGHTS INCLUDING SPONSORS FOLLOWS.
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FRIDAY, NOV. 22 VS FORT WAYNE—PCS NIGHT PRESENTED BY HCFS
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SATURDAY, NOV. 23 VS FORT WAYNE—FCA NIGHT
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SATURDAY, NOV. 30 VS TULSA—CITYHOUSE NIGHT PRESENTED BY THE JAN
RICHEY TEAM
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SATURDAY, DEC. 7 VS AUSTIN—FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT PRESENTED BY
THRIVENT FINANCIAL
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FRIDAY, DEC. 13 VS RIO GRANDE VALLEY—GUNS & HOSES NIGHT PRESENTED BY
SUNAMERICA MUTUAL FUNDS
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SATURDAY, DEC. 14 VS AUSTIN—CITY SQUARE NIGHT
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 VS SPRINGFIELD—AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NIGHT
PRESENTED BY RYAN, LLC
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SATURDAY, JAN. 11 VS RIO GRANDE VALLEY—HISPANIC HERITAGE NIGHT
PRESENTED BY TCRHCC
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SATURDAY, JAN. 18 VS AUSTIN—MILITARY NIGHT PRESENTED BY SWYPIT.COM
BENEFITING AMERICAN FALLEN SOLDIERS PROJECT
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FRIDAY, JAN. 24 VS RIO GRANDE VALLEY—FRISCO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
NIGHT PRESENTED BY POSTEL & COLLINS
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SATURDAY, JAN. 25 VS SANTA CRUZ—THE SALVATION ARMY NIGHT PRESENTED
BY SMITH THOMPSON HOME SECURITY
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FRIDAY, JAN. 31 VS RIO GRANDE VALLEY—RELAY 4 LIFE NIGHT PRESENTED BY
CREDIT UNION OF TEXAS
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SATURDAY, FEB. 1 VS RIO GRANDE VALLEY—BLACK HISTORY NIGHT PRESENTED
BY BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS
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TUESDAY, FEB. 11 VS AUSTIN—FRIENDS OF WEDNESDAY’S CHILD NIGHT
PRESENTED BY RYAN, LLC
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 VS AUSTIN—ART OF ELYSIUM NIGHT PRESENTED BY
YOHAWK ENERGY
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 VS TULSA—LIVING 4 ZACHARY NIGHT PRESENTED BY THE
HEART HOSPITAL BAYLOR PLANO
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THURSDAY, FEB. 27 VS LOS ANGELES—TEAM RUBICON NIGHT PRESENTED BY THE
HOME DEPOT
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SATURDAY, MAR. 1 VS LOS ANGELES—WIPE OUT KIDS’ CANCER NIGHT
PRESENTED BY JCPENNEY
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WEDNESDAY, MAR. 5 VS BAKERSFIELD—PHILANTHROPY NIGHT PRESENTED BY
TOUR DE PROFIT
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THURSDAY, MAR. 6 VS IOWA—AUSTIN STREET NIGHT PRESENTED BY CENTRAL
KIA
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FRIDAY, MAR. 14 VS MAINE—VOGEL ALCOVE NIGHT
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SATURDAY, MAR. 15 VS TULSA—PANCREATIC CANCER NIGHT PRESENTED BY
PARROT ICCE
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WEDNESDAY, MAR. 19 VS BAKERSFIELD—BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF COLLIN
COUNTY NIGHT
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SATURDAY, APR. 5 VS IDAHO—GREEN NIGHT PRESENTED BY QUEST RECYCLING
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FRONT OFFICE
DIRECTORY
TEXAS LEGENDS OWNERSHIP
OWNER
OWNER
OWNER
OWNER
DONNIE NELSON
EVAN WYLY
EDUARDO NAJERA
SONNY XIAO
BASKETBALL OPERATIONS STAFF
PRESIDENT OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS:
VICE PRESIDENT:
SR. VP/DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS:
HEAD COACH/GENERAL MANAGER:
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER:
ASSISTANT COACH:
ASSISTANT COACH:
ASSISTANT COACH:
ASSISTANT COACH:
ASSISTANT COACH:
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT:
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR:
SCOUT:
SCOUT:
SCOUT:
SPUD WEBB
DEL HARRIS
MALCOLM FARMER
EDUARDO NAJERA
NANCY LIEBERMAN
BRANDON ESPINOSA
HOLLIS PRICE
DEAN MURRAY
CHARLIE PARKER
TYLER GATLIN
TRAVIS BLAKELEY
MARQUES HAYNES
MATT MORALES
BYRON BOGAR
RAFAEL BARLOWE
FRONT OFFICE STAFF
PRESIDENT:
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENT CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS:
DIRECTOR, CORP SPONSORSHIPS & GROUP SALES:
DIRECTOR OF GROUP SALES:
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEV. & MEDIA RELATIONS:
DIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING:
BUSINESS OPERATIONS:
PROJECT MANAGER:
BILL BOYCE
MALCOLM FARMER
DREW MITCHELL
ANDREA WRIGHT
JUSTIN COOPER
RACHAEL BILNEY
DEINA MCNABB
ALEX MOHLE
BRITNEY WYNN
KYLE JUDKINS
BRITTANY PAYNE
BYRON BOGAR
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TEXAS LEGENDS OWNERSHIP
DONNIE NELSON
One of the most respected minds in the NBA, Donnie Nelson is involved in every aspect of the Mavericks basketball
operations. Nelson, who owns 22 years of NBA experience, came to Dallas on Jan. 2, 1998 after three seasons as an
assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns.
Nelson was instrumental in rebuilding a team that suffered a decade-long playoff draught into a perennial playoff team
and championship contender. Under Nelson the Mavericks have won 66.0% of their games with three 60+ win
seasons, including a franchise-record 67-win season in 2007 which tied for the sixth best record in NBA history. The
Mavericks are also one of just six NBA franchises to win 60 games or more three times in a five year span. During his
tenure, the Mavericks have made the playoffs seven consecutive seasons, been to the Western Conference Finals twice,
reached a franchise milestone in 2006 when they advanced to the NBA Finals, and won their first Division Title in 20
years in 2007.
Nelson successfully coached the Mavericks while his father and former head coach Don Nelson was recovering from
cancer surgery in 2000-01. Donnie led the team to a 15-8 record while serving as head coach. He was the top assistant
to his father at Golden State, where he served the organization a total of eight seasons (1986-94). Nelson was also a
regional scout for the Milwaukee Bucks for two seasons (1984-86).
Since 1990, Nelson has served as an assistant coach for the Lithuanian National Team. In that span, he has helped
them win three bronze medals in four Olympiads, a silver medal in the 1995 European Championships and a gold
medal in the 2003 European Championships. In appreciation of his contributions, Nelson was awarded the Grand
Cross of the Commander by the President of Lithuania in 2004. He also serves as Honorary Ambassador for the League
of Industries.
In 1994, Nelson proudly served as a scout for USA Basketball at the World Championships in Toronto. Dream Team II
went undefeated on their way to capturing a gold medal that year.
Nelson's tireless efforts helped crack two walls that once seemed unbreakable. He was responsible for signing the first
player from both the Soviet Union (Sarunas Marciulionis) and China (Wang Zhizhi) to NBA contracts. In addition,
Nelson holds the honor of being the only American coach to participate in a Soviet National training camp. On June 24,
1998, Nelson engineered a deal that brought a relatively unknown German and an unheralded Canadian to Dallas. Both
Dirk Nowitzki (2007) and Steve Nash (2005, 2006) would go on to be named the NBA's Most Valuable Player, giving
the Mavericks the distinction of being the only team in history to acquire two future MVPs in the same transaction.
"Donnie has been my biggest supporter from day one," said seven-time NBA All-Star and 2007 MVP Dirk Nowitzki.
"He works harder than any coach or president in the NBA. He thinks about basketball 24 hours a day."
Nelson also serves as the Chief Advisor for the Chinese National Basketball Team. During his three years of service,
they equaled their all-time best Olympic finish (8th) in Athens and won the Gold Medal at the 2005 and 2007 Asian
Championships. He is currently working with the Chinese Basketball Association in preparation for the 2008 Beijing
Olympics. Nelson's first exposure to the continent of Africa took place in 1992. He has conducted clinics in North
Africa, Senegal, Nigeria and South Africa. Nelson is especially proud to be associated with the NBA's Basketball
Without Borders program in Africa. This outreach program provides educational opportunities to challenged African
athletes. The Mavericks roster currently boasts two African-born players.Nelson founded the "Global Games" in Dallas,
which gives area high school kids a chance to test themselves against the top Junior National Teams in the world. The
games completed their eighth season this past summer.
In Dec., 2002, Nelson's heart for disadvantaged youth led to the creation of the Assist Youth Foundation which has
since combined with the charity organization known as Heroes. The foundation's goal is to advance opportunities for
underprivileged kids in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and across the globe.
A 1986 graduate of Wheaton College (Ill.) , Nelson was inducted into the school's Hall of Honor on Oct. 3, 1997. He led
Wheaton in scoring and was an NABC All-Midwest selection. Born Sept. 10, 1962, he and his wife, Lotta, have a
daughter, Christie (8/10/92) and son, D.J. (5/24/94).
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TEXAS LEGENDS OWNERSHIP
EVAN WYLY
Evan Wyly is a Founder and an Owner of the Texas Legends, since 2009. He is a Founder of Maverick Capital, an
investment management firm, since 1990, serving as a Managing Partner through 2007. He was a Founder and
Director of Green Mountain Energy, the nation’s leading provider of cleaner energy from 1997 until its sale in 2010,
serving as Chairman from 2003. He has also served as a director of three publicly traded companies: Sterling
Commerce from 1995 to 2000, Sterling Software from 1992 to 2000, and Michaels Stores from 1992 to 2001. He is a
native of Dallas, Texas. He earned a B.A. in Economics from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Harvard
Business School. He is a member of the World Presidents’ Organization and a member emeritus of the Advisory
Faculty of the Institute for Private Investors. He serves on the board of the Maverick Capital Foundation and has
served on the boards of several other not-for-profit organizations. He is married and has 3 children and 2
grandchildren.
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TEXAS LEGENDS OWNERSHIP
SONNY XIAO
When Sonny Xiao, a native of Beijing, China, joined the Legends ownership team, he became the first Chinese-born
owner of an NBA-affiliated team.
Xiao’s distinguished track-record as a smart businessman spans from his proven achievements as the Director of
Business Development/Government Relations for Ticketmaster China. Most notably, he also confounded Reach
Media, a digital sports content provider and an exclusive ad agency for multiple Chinese media platforms.
Xiao’s professional experience also includes his work at NBA Wasserman Group and Nike. Mr. Xiao attended Southern
Methodist University where he received his MBA.
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OWNERSHIP/COACHING STAFF
EDUARDO NAJERA-OWNER, GENERAL MANAGER, HEAD COACH
Eduardo Najera retired from the NBA in 2013 to become the first Mexican-born head coach in the NBA Development
League, General Manager and minority owner of the Texas Legends, while holding a front office job with the Dallas
Mavericks. As General Manager he is involved in all major decisions for the Texas Legends which include player
transactions, scouting and drafting.
Eduardo began his twelve year stint as a player in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks in 2000 following four years of
play at the University of Oklahoma. He was the first Mexican-born player to be drafted in NBA history. He played with
the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets, a second stint with Dallas, and
finished his career with the Charlotte Bobcats. In 639 career games (85 starts), he averaged 5.2 points and 4.2
rebounds in 18.7 minutes per game.
Throughout his NBA career, he was a leader on and off the court and was known as a dependable member of the team
and valued member of the locker room. The work ethic that Eduardo exhibited as a player transcended into keeping
him on the court in a new capacity as head coach. His knowledge of the NBA game served him well in his first year
with the Texas Legends and provides great promise for a long-term future in the NBA.
Eduardo commanded respect both on and off the court from his players. In his first season with the Legends he
promoted four players to be called up to the NBA (Dallas Mavericks: Chris Douglas-Roberts, Mike James, Justin
Dentmon, and Golden State: Dwayne Jones). He was responsible for hiring and managing a full coaching staff,
scouting talent, and coordinating player selection, trades and free agency. He developed extensive plans for training
camp and practices, and solicited sponsorships in excess of $1M through his connections in Mexico and Latin
America. As a coach, he also has the potential to create new paths for minorities in basketball and develop strong
connections between his neighboring native country, Mexico, and the NBA.
His mission is simple: “To carry forward my passion of the game, competitive spirit, and will to win by coaching,
mentoring, and leading a team of players. My philosophy is to develop not only great athletes, but great human beings
through the game of basketball, which provides values, fundamentals, and lessons that can be used in every aspect of
life.”
When Eduardo is not coaching or playing, he dedicates the majority of his free time to his family and friends. He
enjoys traveling, remaining active, dining, and helping others. He was the Honorary Chairman for St. Jude’s in 2013,
has hosted more than 300 basketball camps and clinics around the world. He founded The Najera League of
Basketball in Mexico, which now has 30,000 boys & girls practicing the sport. He launched Eduardo Najera
Foundation for Latin Achievement, participated in the basketball without borders tournament in Rio de Janiero Brazil
in 2004 and Mexico in 2009. He hosted fundraising events for children of war-torn Afghanistan in conjunction with
the NBA, US Fund for UNICEF and Pier 1 and has represented more than a dozen brands in and around the world.
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COACHING STAFF
Dean Murray has been coaching for 24 years. Murray began his career as
an assistant coach in NCAA Division I before joining the NBA Development
League in 2001. For the past 13 seasons Murray has split time between the
Development League and overseas leagues such as the Korean Basketball
League and BJ League Japan. Murray’s experience with the NBA
Development League provides the Legends with a unique perspective on
players and teams across the league, as well as an international viewpoint.
Charlie Parker has coached professional basketball for 17 years both
overseas and in the NBA, including as an assistant coach with the Legends’
NBA affiliate Dallas Mavericks. Prior to that, he was the Head Coach of
Wayne State University and University of Southern California. Parker’s
diverse background will provide a depth to the coaching staff that will enable
players to develop both from an individual standpoint as well as from a team
perspective. Parker’s NBA experience will be invaluable to players as they
pursue their NBA dreams.
Hollis Price recently hung up his playing shoes to begin his coaching
career. Price played at the University of Oklahoma, where he was Big 12
Player of the Year in 2003, before pursuing his professional career for nine
years. Price played overseas in France, Germany, Spain, Lithuania, Russia
and Italy winning numerous awards and serving as a product endorser for
brands such as 1 Apparel and Vilnius. Price launches his coaching career
alongside fellow University of Oklahoma alum Eduardo Najera as they look
to replicate the success each enjoyed as a player under former Oklahoma
coach Kelvin Sampson.
Brandon Espinosa comes to the Legends from Dallas Christian College
where he played guard from 2007-2011 and began his coaching career as a
graduate assistant in 2011. Espinosa has worked with players of all
ages. Espinosa will provide support to Legends’ players in all areas—both on
and off the basketball court.
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COACHING STAFF
Tyler Gatlin returns to the bench for his second year of coaching and
third year on the Legends’ staff. Gatlin was promoted from the scouting
staff to the coaching staff last season and utilized his knowledge of the
league and devout study of the game to strengthen the bench. Gatlin also
assists with team travel, practice schedules, and other logistical areas.
Travis Blakeley joined the team in its inaugural season and has since
moved up to the role of Director of Player Development. Blakeley brings an
energy and dedication to the team that takes each practice to a new level,
and helped Najera establish a franchise record with four call-ups to the
NBA (Chris Douglas-Roberts, Mike James, Justin Dentmon, and Dwayne
Jones) during the 2012-13 season.
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PLAYERS
2013-14 ROSTER
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Name
Position
School
18
Jeremy Atkinson
F
UNC-Asheville
0
Chris Douglas-Roberts
G
Memphis
21
Ramon Dyer
F
Houston
24
Devin Ebanks
F
West Virginia
33
Melvin Ely
F/C
Fresno State
32
Micheal Eric
F/C
Temple
15
Terrel Harris
G
Oklahoma State
13
Mickey McConnell
PG
St Mary’s
11
Sean Singletary
PG
Virginia
44
Paul Sturgess
C
Mountain State
University
10
Booker Woodfox
G
Creighton
17
Sammy Yeager
G
Cal State Fullerton
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#18 JEREMY ATKINSON
FORWARD - 6’4” - 210LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2013
COLLEGE: UNC-ASHEVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL: WILSON FIKE
HS (WILSON, NC)
DATE OF BIRTH: NOV 20, 1990
ACQUIRED: TRADE
COLLEGE CAREER: LOUISBURG JR COLLEGE-NAMED
NATIONAL JR COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR…AVERAGED 20
PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST PER GAME…TRANSFERRED TO UNCASHEVILLE JUNIOR YEAR… AVERAGED 14.6 PPG, 6.8 RPG AND
2.3 APG IN 66 GAMES AT ASHEVILLE.
PERSONAL: THREE-TIME LETTERMAN IN TENNIS IN HIGH
SCHOOL…NAMED LOUISBURG JC’S MALE ATHLETE OF THE
YEAR.
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#0 CHRIS DOUGLAS-ROBERTS
GUARD - 6’7” - 215LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2008
COLLEGE: MEMPHIS
HIGH SCHOOL: CASS
TECHNICAL HS (DETROIT, MI)
DATE OF BIRTH: JAN. 8, 1987
ACQUIRED: RETURNING
PLAYER
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: DRAFTED BY NEW JERSEY IN 2ND
ROUND OF 2008 NBA DRAFT…AVERAGED 9.8 PTS, 2.9 REB &
2.3 AST IN 67 GAMES SOPHOMORE SEASON…2010-11
AVERAGED 7.3 PTS IN 44 GAMES FOR MILWAUKEE…SCORED
49 PTS IN 1ST GAME WITH LEGENDS LAST SEASON, AVERAGED
22.5 PTS, 5.2 REB & 4.4 AST IN 11 GAMES BEFORE BEING
CALLED UP TO DALLAS MAVERICKS...SPENT 13-14 SUMMER
LEAGUE WITH LAKERS AVERAGING 8.6 PTS IN 5 GAMES.
COLLEGE CAREER: AVERAGED 14.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.6 APG IN
109 GAMES AT MEMPHIS…CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICAN (2008),
C-USA PLAYER OF THE YEAR (2008), C-USA TOURNAMENT
MVP (2007), NCAA FINAL FOUR ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS
(2008).
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#21 RAMON DYER
FORWARD - 6’7” - 224LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2006
COLLEGE: HOUSTON
HIGH SCHOOL: JACKSON HS
(JACKSON, LA)
DATE OF BIRTH: JUN 18, 1984
ACQUIRED: RETURNING
PLAYER
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: HAS SPENT 2 SEASON IN DLEAGUE…AVERAGED 8.5 PTS & 7.5 REB IN 49 GAMES WITH
LEGENDS IN 2011-12…SPENT LAST SEASON IN FINLAND
WHERE HE AVERAGED 10.5 PTS, 7.8 REB & 1.3 STEALS.
COLLEGE CAREER: 4-YEAR LETTERMAN AT UNIVERSITY OF
HOUSTON, AVERAGED 12.1 PTS, 6.1 REB & 1.7 STEALS IN
SENIOR SEASON…NAMED C-USA ALL-CONFERENCE SECOND
TEAM (2006).
PERSONAL: MAJORED IN KINESIOLOGY AND SPORTS
ADMINISTRATION...BORN JUNE 18, 1984, IN BATON ROUGE,
LA...SON OF LLOYD AND DEGLORIA DYER...CHOSE TO ATTEND
HOUSTON AFTER BEING RECRUITED BY LSU, ARKANSAS AND
NEW MEXICO...HOBBIES INCLUDE DRAWING.
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#24 DEVIN EBANKS
FORWARD - 6’9” - 225LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2010
COLLEGE: WEST VIRGINIA
HIGH SCHOOL: ST. THOMAS
MORE PREP (OAKDALE, CT)
DATE OF BIRTH: OCT 28, 1989
ACQUIRED: AFFILIATE
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: DRAFTED BY LAKERS IN 2ND
ROUND OF 2010 NBA DRAFT…AVERAGED 3.5 PTS & 1.9 REB IN
63 GAMES WITH LAKERS…2 PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS TO DLEAGUE AVERAGED 17.1 PTS, 7.1 REB & 1.6 STEALS IN 9
GAMES…SPENT 2013-14 PRESEASON WITH MAVERICKS,
AVERAGED 4.7 PTS & 2 REB.
COLLEGE CAREER: IN 69 GAMES WITH WVU AVERAGED 11.2
PTS, 7.9 REB & 2.5 AST…ALL-BIG EAST 3RD TEAM (2010), BIG
EAST ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM (2009), BIG EAST ALL-ROOKIE
TEAM (2009).
PERSONAL: SON OF HUBERT EBANKS AND YVONNE
JACKSON…BORN OCT 28, 1989 IN QUEENS, NY…WAS ONE OF
30 HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS SELECTED TO PLAY IN 2007 USA
BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT FESTIVAL AT US OLYMPIC
TRAINING CENTER.
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#33 MELVIN ELY
F/C - 6’10” - 261LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2002
COLLEGE: FRESNO STATE
HIGH SCHOOL: THORNTON
TOWNSHIP HS (HARVEY, IL)
DATE OF BIRTH: MAY 2, 1978
ACQUIRED: RETURNING
PLAYER
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: DRAFTED BY CLIPPERS IN 1ST
ROUND OF 2002 NBA DRAFT…HAS PLAYED 373 NBA GAMES
AVERAGING 5.3 PTS & 3.2 REB…SPENT LAST SEASON WITH
LEGENDS AVERAGED 10.7 PTS, 6.6 REB.
COLLEGE CAREER: WAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR (2001, 2002),
WAC ALL-CONFERENCE 1ST TEAM (2001, 2002), WAC ALLTOURNAMENT TEAM (2002), WAC ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM
(2000-2002)
PERSONAL: BORN MAY 2, 1978 IN HARVEY , IL…CHOSEN AS
MCDONALD’S ALL-AMERICAN …RECENTLY CELEBRATED THE
BIRTH OF HIS 5TH SON.
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#32 MICHEAL ERIC
F/C - 6’11” - 240LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2012
COLLEGE: TEMPLE
HIGH SCHOOL: CHURCH FARM
SCHOOL (EXTON, PA)
DATE OF BIRTH: JUN 24, 1988
ACQUIRED: TRADE
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: SIGNED BY CAVALIERS OUT OF
TEMPLE, ALLOCATED TO CANTON CHARGE…AVERAGED 8.1
PTS, 7.5 REB & 1.7 BLK IN 50 GAMES…AVERAGED 17 PTS IN 3
PLAYOFF GAMES…ALL-ROOKIE 2ND TEAM.
COLLEGE CAREER: PLAYED IN 101 GAMES FOR TEMPLE,
AVERAGED 6 PTS, 4.6 REB & 1.1 BLK…TIED CAREER-HIGH
WITH 19 PTS & GAME-HIGH 15 REB VS UMASS ON FEB. 29…LED
TEMPLE IN BLOCKS & WAS 3RD IN FG%.
PERSONAL: BORN JUNE 24, 1988 IN LAGOS, NIGERIA.
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#15 TERREL HARRIS
GUARD - 6’6” - 200LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2009
COLLEGE: OKLAHOMA STATE
HIGH SCHOOL: SOUTH
GARLAND HS (GARLAND, TX)
DATE OF BIRTH: AUG 10, 1987
ACQUIRED: TRADE
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: SPENT PAST 4 SEASONS WITH
RGV VIPERS, AVERAGED 10.1 PTS, 4.5 REB & 2.7
AST…AVERAGED 12.8 PTS, 6.4 REB & 3.3 AST IN 7 PLAYOFF
GAMES IN 2010-11 WITH RGV…PLAYED 22 GAMES WITH MIAMI
HEAT IN 2011-12, AVERAGED 3.6 PTS, 2.3 REB & 1.1 AST.
COLLEGE CAREER: APPEARED IN 134 GAMES AT OSU,
AVERAGED 9.8 PTS, 4 REB, 1.5 AST & 1.3 STL…ALL-BIG 12
HONORABLE MENTION….BIG 12 ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM.
PERSONAL: HARRIS HAS 2 SIBLINGS-BROTHER, KENDAL, A
TOP-RATED PG IN 2013 CLASS, & SISTER TRESA…MOTHER IS
JACKIE HARRIS…MAJORED IN EDUCATION…WEARS SIZE 13
SHOES.
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#13 MICKEY MCCONNELL
GUARD - 6’0” - 175LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2011
COLLEGE: SAINT MARY’S
HIGH SCHOOL: DOBSON HS
(MESA, AZ)
DATE OF BIRTH: APR 14, 1989
ACQUIRED: AFFILIATE
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: SPENT LAST 2 SEASONS
OVERSEAS…AVERAGED 17.6 PTS, 2.8 REB, 3.3 AST IN ROOKIE
SEASON…PLAYED IN 5 GAMES WITH MAVERICKS IN
PRESEASON.
COLLEGE CAREER: ONE OF THE TOP ALL-AROUND PLAYERS
IN SAINT MARY'S HISTORY ... AMONG TOP 10 CAREER
LEADERS IN 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE (3RD) &
ATTEMPTED (6TH), 3-POINT % (2ND), FREE THROW % (5TH),
ASSISTS (2ND), ASSISTS AVG (7TH), STEALS (T6TH) & GAMES
PLAYED (4TH) ... SCORED 1,234 POINTS TO RANK 12TH ON
SCHOOL'S CAREER SCORING CHART ... WCC PLAYER OF THE
YEAR,HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMERICA AS A SENIOR ...
TWO-TIME FIRST-TEAM ALL-WCC SELECTION ... SELECTED AS
A BOB COUSY AWARD FINAL 10.
PERSONAL: DRAFTED IN THE 31ST ROUND OF THE MAJOR
LEAGUE BASEBALL DRAFT BY THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS .
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#11 SEAN SINGLETARY
GUARD - 6’0” - 185LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2008
COLLEGE: VIRGINIA
HIGH SCHOOL: WILLIAM PENN
CHARTER SCHOOL
(PHILADELPHIA, PA)
DATE OF BIRTH: SEP 6, 1985
ACQUIRED: RETURNING
PLAYER
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: DRAFTED IN 2ND ROUND OF 2008
NBA DRAFT BY SACRAMENTO…SPENT ROOKIE SEASON WITH
CHARLOTTE, PLAYED IN 37 GAMES…SPENT LAST SEASON
WITH TEXAS LEGENDS, AVERAGED 13 PTS, 4.3 REB, 5.6 AST IN
42 GAMES.
COLLEGE CAREER: THREE-TIME ALL-ACC FIRST TEAM, ACC
ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM…SCORED CAREER-HIGH 35 PTS WITH 6
REB, 6 STL & 4 AST AT GONZAGA IN 2005…LED UVA IN
SCORING IN 2005-06, RANKED 5TH IN ACC, ALSO LED TEAM IN
ASSISTS, STEALS, FREE THROW % & AVERAGE MINUTES
PLAYED
PERSONAL: SEAN MICHAEL-ELI SINGLETARY ... BORN SEPT.
6, 1985 IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. ... SON OF JACQUI AND HAROLD
SINGLETARY ... HAS 2 OLDER BROTHERS, BRYAN & HAROLD ...
SERVED AS A VOLUNTEER COACH FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL ...
HONOR STUDENT AT THE WILLIAM PENN CHARTER SCHOOL.
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#44 PAUL STURGESS
CENTER - 7’8” - 320LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2013
COLLEGE: MOUNTAIN STATE
UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL: LEICESTER,
EAST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND
DATE OF BIRTH: NOV 25, 1987
ACQUIRED: TRADE
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: DRAFTED BY HARLEM
GLOBETROTTERS IN 2011.
PERSONAL: WEARS SIZE 22 SHOE…TALLEST BASKETBALL
PLAYER IN THE WORLD…ENJOYS GOLF, IS ALSO TALLEST
GOLFER IN THE WORLD…MOTHER IS 5’5”.
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#10 BOOKER WOODFOX
GUARD - 6’1” - 185LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2009
COLLEGE: CREIGHTON
HIGH SCHOOL: LEWISVILLE HS
(LEWISVILLE, TX)
DATE OF BIRTH: SEP 6, 1986
ACQUIRED: RETURNING
PLAYER
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: PLAYED IN 96 GAMES FOR THE
LEGENDS 2010-12 AVERAGING 12.86 PPG, 1.62 RPG AND 1.64
APG…NBA D-LEAGUE 3-POINT CHAMPION 2011, 2012…
COLLEGE CAREER: AVERAGED 12.73 PPG, 2.34 RPG AND 1.18
APG IN 67 GAMES AT CREIGHTON…MVC PLAYER OF THE YEAR
(2009), MVC ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (2009), MVC ALLTOURNAMENT TEAM (2009), MVC ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM
(2008), HONORABLE MENTION AP ALL-AMERICAN (2009)
PERSONAL: SON OF BOOKER AND LINDA WOODFOX ...BORN
SEPT. 6, 1986 IN DALLAS, TEXAS ...HAS ONE SISTER, BRIANA,
WHO RAN TRACK FOR CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD ...HOBBIES
INCLUDE EATING CANDY AND GOING TO CANDY WORLD IN
LEWISVILLE...NICKNAMES INCLUDE BOOGIE, B-WOOD, TJ
HOOKER, BUBBA AND BUBBY
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#17 SAMMY YEAGER
GUARD - 6’4” - 190LBS
DRAFT CLASS: 2013
COLLEGE: CAL STATE
FULLERTON
HIGH SCHOOL: MODESTO HS
(MODESTO, CA)
DATE OF BIRTH: FEB 4, 1989
ACQUIRED: TRYOUT
COLLEGE CAREER: AVERAGED 9.31 PPG, 4.19 RPG AND 1.56
APG IN HIS JUNIOR YEAR AT TCU; TRANSFERRED TO CAL
STATE FULLERTON AVERAGING 15.8 PPG, 4.44 RPG AND 2.2
APG LAST SEASON.
PERSONAL: BORN ON FEB. 4, 1989, IN SAN JOSE... MOTHER
IS DORTHY WRIGHT OF MODESTO... HAS THREE BROTHERS
AND A SISTER... COMMUNICATIONS/AFRICAN STUDIES
MAJOR... ENJOYS PLAYING TENNIS... RELATED TO FAMED
TEST PILOT CHUCK YEAGER... PLAYED TRAVEL BALL FOR THE
BAY AREA HOOSIERS... CREDITS HIS MOTHER FOR MOST
INFLUENCE ON HIS BASKETBALL CAREER.
2013-14 TEXAS LEGENDS MEDIA GUIDE 27
2012-13 SEASON
REVIEW
HISTORIC VERACRUZ
LEGENDS ANNOUNCE GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE OF
VERACRUZ, MEXICO
(Dec. 13, 2012) The NBA Development League’s Texas Legends and the state of Veracruz, Mexico,
announced a historic marketing partnership highlighted by “Veracruz Incomparable” being prominently
featured on the front of the Legends jersey beginning on Saturday, December 15, with their home game
against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
The new multi-year agreement makes the historic state of Veracruz the first non-team city to have its name
and slogan prominently featured on the jersey of a professional sports team.
As presenting partner of the Legends, the team’s home arena will now be called the “Veracruz Court at Dr
Pepper Arena” with the Veracruz logo displayed on center court. Additionally, Veracruz will receive
significant in-arena signage and television exposure throughout the Legends’ market through the team’s
family of local television networks.
“It's truly an honor to partner with a historic and dynamic city like Veracruz,” said Texas co-owner Donnie
Nelson. “This destination has it all, and we are excited to further showcase this city to Texas and across the
United States, while extending the Legends brand to fans in Mexico.”
Designed to promote tourism and commerce for the cities of Veracruz and Frisco, and to create greater
exposure for the Legends and the NBA D-League outside of the U.S., this partnership signifies another first
for the NBA’s official minor league. Recently, it was announced that the NBA D-League would have more
than 350 games streamed live on YouTube during the 2012-13 regular season on NBADLeague.com and
the NBA D-League YouTube channel, the most live games on YouTube by a major professional sports
league, creating greater exposure for the league and its teams internationally, including throughout Mexico.
“With the campaign ‘Incomparable Veracruz’, the Department of Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography of
Veracruz aims to increase the number of tourists to our destination resorts,” commented Secretary of
Tourism Harry Grappa. “Dallas has direct international flights to Veracruz, which makes this a natural
partnership. Additionally, this partnership is a first of its kind in Texas, where we believe there is a
significant potential for tourism to Veracruz. We look forward to Texans considering Veracruz as a primary
travel option on future vacations.”
Through this partnership, Veracruz presents its wide range of cultural attractions, historical, archaeological,
and natural products. Highlighting sites like El Puerto de Veracruz and its folklore and history; Tajin
Archaeological Zone with its great cultural heritage and traditions; and Tlacotalpan, considered as a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO. Furthermore, Veracruz offers nature and adventure activities such as rafting,
canyoneering, and diving in the third largest reef area in the world.
“Veracruz has long been the gateway to Mexico, and it’s no surprise the city is on the cutting edge of building
a Mexican-American bridge of commerce and tourism,” said Legends head coach Eduardo Najera. “I’m
proud to bring the Legends and Veracruz families together in this historic partnership.”
The official unveiling of “Veracruz Court at Dr Pepper Arena” and the Legends home jerseys featuring the
Veracruz logo, will debut on Saturday, December 15 at 7 pm CT when the Legends take on the Rio Grande
Valley Vipers.
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SEASON RECAP
LEGENDS TAKE BUSINESS AND BASKETBALL TO NEW HEIGHTS IN 2012-13
(May 14, 2013) – The Texas Legends (presented by Veracruz-visit Veracruz.mx) led the NBA D-League in
overall sales, sponsorship sales, and season ticket sales, each for the third straight year. Along the way, the
Texas Legends signed a historic and innovative presenting partnership with the state of Veracruz, Mexico.
The Legends also unveiled new and exciting elements to their game presentation, while becoming the
league’s flagship franchise for charitable jersey nights as more than half of the team’s home games centered
around unique jerseys. Finally, thanks to the best fan base in the entire NBA D-League, the Legends led the
league in attendance.
“It was an inspired season-our best yet," stated Texas Legends’ President Bill Boyce. "I'm fortunate to lead a
very talented group of individuals who accomplished notable things individually and extraordinary things as
a team. Foremost, we created a family-friendly environment for the entire community. I enjoyed
tremendously seeing countless smiles on the faces of kids, parents, and grandparents. And, it was extremely
gratifying to work with many charities to make this community a better place to work and live. We're so
fortunate to be a part of North Texas. I couldn't be more proud of the owners, management, staff, interns,
and others who joined together to accomplish incomparable results this season.”
The Texas Legends successfully partnered with the NBA D-League to revise a rule limiting the number of
alternative jersey nights to six. As a result, the Texas Legends produced thirteen jersey nights this past
season, each of which benefitted a charity or non-profit. The Legends currently anticipate that it will be
partnering with the NBA D-League to produce twenty-four jersey nights next season, each of which will
benefit a charity or non-profit.
“The game atmosphere and customer service at the Legends is second-to-none,” commented Legends suite
owner Jason Schwartz. “Having been to sporting events around the country – in premium seats – the
Legends charitable mission and willingness to go above and beyond what is expected to create a first class
experience separates them from any other hospitality platform. With the Legends I don’t have to ask when
next season starts, because the season never really ends – there is always a next event.”
The Texas Legends also successfully partnered with the NBA D-League to revise a rule to expand when
music can be played during games. This change increased the energy and augmented an already dynamic
game presentation.
“The Texas Legends games are one of the most entertaining and stimulating experiences from a fan's
perspective that I can recall in over 25 years of watching NBA, NHL, D-League, WNBA, MLB, and minor
league baseball games,” added NBA Vice President Jerry Murphy.
The Texas Legends also built a TV production trailer that emulates the production trailers used by NBA
teams. The trailer was custom designed and built by North Texas Trailers, the workflow is powered by
NewTek equipment, and the graphics are generated by Chyron. Utilizing this trailer, the Texas Legends
became the first NBA D-League team to produce twenty-three games for local TV and the first NBA DLeague team to televise all twenty-four regular season home games live on broadcast or cable TV.
In addition, the Legends set a new franchise record for attendance while leading the league in attendance.
The Legends accomplished this benchmark in part by selling the most group tickets in the history of the
NBA D-League.
In basketball operations, the Legends also set a franchise record for call-ups to the NBA as the Legends saw
four players coached by Eduardo Najera make their way to the NBA (Chris Douglas-Roberts, Mike James,
Justin Dentmon, and Dwayne Jones). Mike James became the first Legends player to be called up and
subsequently start in the NBA as he was announced the starting point guard for the Mavericks for the final
23 games of the Mavericks season.
2013-14 TEXAS LEGENDS MEDIA GUIDE 30
SEASON RECAP (HIGHLIGHTS)
Summary of highlights from the 2012-13 season:
•Legends led NBA D-League in attendance.
•Legends set NBA D-League record for gross revenue.
•Legends led NBA D-League record in season ticket sales.
•Legends led NBA D-League in group sales.
•Legends set franchise and NBA D-League records in group sales.
•Legends led NBA D-League in sponsorship sales.
•Legends set franchise record for attendance.
•Legends were the first NBA D-League team to build a TV production trailer.
•Legends were the first NBA D-League team to telecast each of its twenty-four home games live on broadcast
or cable TV, twenty-three of which games the Legends produced using its TV production trailer.
•Legends were the first NBA D-League team to partner with a Mexican state (Veracruz).
•Legends were the first NBA D-League team to partner with a Chinese corporation - ZTE USA, a subsidiary
of the Chinese company ZTE Corporation.
•Legends facilitated a $20,000 donation from ZTE USA to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County.
•Legends hosted an NBA D-League record thirteen jersey nights for the benefit of the following charities and
non-profits: Hispanic Heritage presented by TCRHCC, Carter’s Kids, The Salvation Army, Frisco Education
Foundation presented by RMG Apparel, American Fallen Soldiers Project presented by Swypit.com,
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Black History presented by the Antonio Johnson Show, Spirit of a Hero,
Wipe Out Kids Cancer, Relay for Life, Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County presented by ZTE USA, Autism
presented by 4U Academy, and Green Night presented by Quest Recycling.
•Legends created a charitable foundation known as “Texas Legends Care.”
•Legends have had 16 former NBA first-round picks on the roster in the franchise’s short history.
•NBA teams called up a franchise record four players during 2012-13 season.
•The Dallas Mavericks called up Mike James who became the starting point guard for the Mavs. His stats
with the Mavs were 23 GS, 6.1 PPG, 1.6 RPG, 3.1 APG and Mavericks went 27-18 while James was on the
team.
•Legends hired the first Mexican-born head coach under the NBA-umbrella.
2013-14 TEXAS LEGENDS MEDIA GUIDE 31
2012-13 LEAGUE STANDINGS
#
Central
W L PCT
G
L10 STRK
B
PPG
OPPG
DIFF
Home
Away
Div
Conf
1 Rio Grande Valley Vipers 35 15 .700 0
10-0 W 10
112.4
105.3
7.1
20-5
15-10
35-15
35-15
2 Austin Toros
27 23 .540 8
4-6
L2
102.3
99.8
2.5
15-10
12-13
27-23
27-23
3 Tulsa 66ers
27 23 .540 8
4-6
W1
97.2
97.4
-0.2
16-9
11-14
27-23
27-23
4 Sioux Falls Skyforce
25 25 .500 10 3-7
L2
99.6
101.4
-1.8
13-12
12-13
25-25
25-25
5 Texas Legends
21 29 .420 14 3-7
W2
99.0
100.8
-1.8
13-12
8-17
21-29
21-29
6 Iowa Energy
14 36 .280 21 5-5
W3
99.6
103.9
-4.3
10-15
4-21
14-36
14-36
STRK
PPG
OPPG
DIFF
Home
Away
Div
Conf
#
East
W
L PCT
G
B
L10
1 Canton Charge
30 20 .600 0
6-4
W2
99.1
96.0
3.1
16-9
14-11
30-20
30-20
2 Fort Wayne Mad Ants
27 23 .540 3
7-3
L1
104.1
101.5
2.6
16-9
11-14
27-23
27-23
3 Maine Red Claws
26 24 .520 4
5-5
L1
103.0
104.1
-1.1
14-11
12-13
26-24
26-24
4 Erie BayHawks
26 24 .520 4
4-6
W1
99.4
99.4
0.0
14-11
12-13
26-24
26-24
5 Springfield Armor
18 32 .360 12 3-7
L5
101.7
104.3
-2.6
12-13
6-19
18-32
18-32
Div
Conf
#
West
W
L
PCT
G
L10 STRK
B
PPG
OPPG
DIFF Home
Away
1 Bakersfield Jam
36 14 .720
0
8-2
W3
106.3 101.6
4.7
22-3
14-11
36-14 36-14
2 Santa Cruz Warriors
32 18 .640
4
5-5
L3
98.8
2.0
19-6
13-12
32-18 32-18
3 Los Angeles D-Fenders
21 29 .420
15 2-8
L2
100.4 103.3
-2.9
14-11
7-18
21-29 21-29
4 Idaho Stampede
19 31 .380
17 6-4
W3
100.1 102.3
-2.2
10-15
9-16
19-31 19-31
5 Reno Bighorns
16 34 .320
20 3-7
L2
100.0 105.0
-5.0
11-14
5-20
16-34 16-34
96.8
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2012-13 LEAGUE STATISTICS
# Team
FG
3PM 3PA 3P% FTM
%
86.0 .473 9.64 27.08 .356 21.42
4
87.4 .439 8.22 24.18 .340 21.32
0
91.7 .434 6.46 19.64 .329 17.88
4
85.7 .445 7.92 22.64 .350 18.78
0
85.0 .467 6.36 17.22 .369 16.52
6
88.7 .440 7.78 21.34 .365 15.84
4
82.4 .455 6.44 18.60 .346 18.88
6
86.6 .427 6.62 19.54 .339 19.48
6
83.2 .438 7.96 23.08 .345 19.16
6
84.5 .435 5.48 16.18 .339 20.60
4
83.5 .453 6.66 20.52 .325 17.26
0
83.9 .441 7.06 19.70 .358 18.18
6
80.8 .452 5.80 16.44 .353 20.18
8
82.8 .422 7.78 23.22 .335 21.36
4
85.0 .442 6.28 19.58 .321 17.34
0
78.7 .460 7.76 20.68 .375 16.98
6
GP MPG FGM FGA
1 Rio Grande 50 48.18 40.6
Valley
8
2 Bakersfield 50 48.12 38.4
0
3 Fort Wayne 50 48.42 39.8
6
4 Maine
50 48.00 38.1
6
5 Austin
50 48.42 39.7
0
6 Springfield 50 48.30 39.0
4
7 Los Angeles 50 48.18 37.5
4
8 Idaho
50 48.18 37.0
2
9 Reno
50 48.30 36.4
4
10 Iowa
50 48.18 36.7
8
11 Sioux Falls 50 48.24 37.8
4
12 Erie
50 48.12 37.0
6
13 Canton
50 48.30 36.5
4
14 Texas
50 48.12 34.9
4
15 Santa Cruz 50 48.06 37.6
0
16 Tulsa
50 48.24 36.2
4
FTA FT% TOV PF
ORB DRB RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
29.22 .733 18.28 20.58 13.44 33.74 47.18 22.44 10.06 6.50 112.42
27.94 .763 17.32 22.14 13.82 33.46 47.28 21.42 10.10 5.24 106.34
24.72 .723 16.00 22.00 15.74 32.46 48.20 19.64 9.68 6.18 104.06
25.18 .746 17.10 20.74 13.40 29.92 43.32 19.78 9.30 7.54 103.02
22.40 .738 18.14 22.34 14.14 33.90 48.04 20.52 8.20 5.58 102.28
22.98 .689 17.04 21.78 15.00 29.90 44.90 18.66 8.26 5.40 101.70
26.30 .718 17.12 21.48 11.20 30.42 41.62 21.38 10.08 5.36 100.40
26.36 .739 17.04 21.46 14.68 31.88 46.56 17.78 9.54 4.36 100.14
27.04 .709 16.98 20.44 11.64 30.96 42.60 19.76 8.04 4.76 100.00
27.80 .741 15.82 20.36 13.04 29.80 42.84 19.00 9.02 4.62 99.64
25.04 .689 18.42 18.84 12.26 31.98 44.24 19.24 9.80 6.86 99.60
23.60 .770 16.20 20.44 12.56 30.98 43.54 20.08 8.44 3.88 99.36
26.68 .756 17.52 21.80 12.92 31.90 44.82 18.86 7.78 4.58 99.06
28.84 .741 16.80 22.14 13.14 30.74 43.88 17.34 9.68 5.46 99.02
24.38 .711 19.46 22.32 13.88 34.60 48.48 21.38 10.14 6.52 98.82
24.56 .691 17.88 23.24 12.54 29.64 42.18 20.06 8.52 4.98 97.22
2013-14 TEXAS LEGENDS MEDIA GUIDE 33
2012-13 LEAGUE ATTENDANCE
Team
Games
Austin
25
Bakersfield
25
Canton
25
Erie
25
Fort Wayne
25
Idaho
25
Iowa
25
Los Angeles
25
Maine
25
Reno
24
Rio Grande Valley 25
Santa Cruz
25
Sioux Falls
25
Springfield
25
Texas
25
Tulsa
25
League Total:
399
Attendance
66,166
13,150
65,434
76,813
70,348
59,445
106,837
5,771
63,923
56,004
112,125
57,991
82,250
63,513
127,974
47,702
1,075,446
2013-14 TEXAS LEGENDS MEDIA GUIDE 34
Average
2,646.6
526.0
2,617.4
3,072.5
2,813.9
2,377.8
4,273.5
230.8
2,556.9
2,333.5
4,485.0
2,319.6
3,290.0
2,540.5
5,119.0
1,908.1
2,695.4
2012-13 LEAGUE LEADERS
POINTS:
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Tony Mitchell
Andrew Goudelock
Demetris Nichols
Jerel McNeal
Texas
Fort Wayne
RGV
Sioux Falls
Bakersfield
22.55
21.85
21.08
18.73
18.09
BLOCKS:
Fab Melo
Mickell Gladness
Willie Reed
Micheal Eric
Gary Flowers
Maine
Santa Crus
Springfield
Canton
Los Angeles
3.12
2.33
1.77
1.70
1.63
REBOUNDS:
Brian Butch
James Mays
Rick Jackson
Paul Harris
Henry Sims
Bakersfield
Sioux Falls
Austin
Iowa
Erie
10.91
10.00
9.98
8.83
8.71
STEALS:
Justin Holiday
Courtney Fortson
Stefhon Hannah
Elijah Millsap
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Idaho
Los Angeles
Santa Cruz
Los Angeles
Texas
2.43
2.02
1.96
1.95
1.91
ASSISTS:
Courtney Fortson
Coby Karl
Garrett Temple
Sean Singletary
Jerel McNeal
Los Angeles
Idaho
Reno
Texas
Bakersfield
7.13
6.26
5.78
5.62
5.48
FG %:
Jeff Adrien
Willie Reed
Chris Wright
Henry Sims
Morris Almond
RGV
Springfield
Maine
Erie
Los Angeles
.562
.557
.514
.503
.499
2013-14 TEXAS LEGENDS MEDIA GUIDE 35
2012-13 LEGENDS STATISTICS
TEAM AVERAGES
#
Player
Team Pos GP MPG FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% TOV PF ORB DRB RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
1
Justin Dentmon
TEX
PG 24 38.7 8.67 19.88 .436 3.08 8.67 .356 6.33 7.75 .817 3.54 2.46 0.75 2.58 3.33 3.58 1.71 0.12 26.75
2
Chris DouglasRoberts
TEX
SF 11 38.5 7.18 14.55 .494 1.36 3.45 .395 6.82 7.55 .904 3.36 1.91 0.73 4.55 5.27 4.45 1.91 0.64 22.55
3
Rashad McCants
TEX
SF 4
34.4 7.75 15.75 .492 3.00 6.00 .500 1.25 2.25 .556 2.50 3.00 0.00 3.50 3.50 2.00 2.25 0.25 19.75
4
Mike James
TEX
SG 2
33.9 7.00 14.50 .483 2.00 4.50 .444 2.50 4.00 .625 2.00 1.50 0.00 1.00 1.00 4.00 2.50 0.00 18.50
5
Chris Roberts
TEX
SG 16 34.8 6.31 14.12 .447 1.75 5.31 .329 3.56 4.44 .803 1.56 1.81 2.56 3.44 6.00 1.94 1.44 0.38 17.94
6
Luther Head
TEX
SG 5
7
Darius Rice
TEX
PF 25 30.9 5.40 14.08 .384 3.32 9.48 .350 1.52 2.08 .731 1.24 2.36 1.36 5.52 6.88 1.28 1.08 0.64 15.64
8
Jared Cunningham
TEX
SF 15 34.5 4.53 13.53 .335 1.27 4.93 .257 5.00 6.93 .721 2.60 1.80 0.67 2.27 2.93 3.00 1.20 0.13 15.33
9
Christian Eyenga
TEX
SF 30 30.3 5.77 13.07 .441 0.50 1.90 .263 2.60 4.40 .591 2.73 2.37 1.30 4.30 5.60 1.10 0.83 1.90 14.63
10 Sean Singletary
TEX
PG 42 34.9 4.64 11.05 .420 0.98 2.64 .369 2.74 3.38 .810 2.40 3.10 0.74 3.60 4.33 5.62 1.71 0.10 13.00
11 Melvin Ely
12 Delonte West
TEX
TEX
C
37 26.4 4.24 8.46 .502 0.00 0.03 .000 2.22 3.11 .713 1.76 2.30 1.81 4.78 6.59 0.86 0.43 0.84 10.70
SG 8 28.4 3.38 9.62 .351 0.25 1.25 .200 3.25 3.62 .897 3.25 2.25 0.50 3.25 3.75 4.38 2.25 0.00 10.25
13 Dwayne Jones
TEX
PF 21 30.5 3.19 7.43 .429 0.00 0.05 .000 2.38 3.86 .617 1.71 3.00 5.67 6.95 12.62 1.38 0.71 1.10 8.76
14 Solomon Bozeman
TEX
PG 46 21.0 2.30 6.43 .358 0.52 1.70 .308 3.24 3.85 .842 1.30 1.83 0.52 1.50 2.02 1.85 0.70 0.02 8.37
15 Fred House
TEX
SF 44 23.3 2.70 7.75 .349 1.34 4.11 .326 1.23 1.61 .761 1.05 3.00 1.14 2.27 3.41 1.39 1.61 0.43 7.98
16 Sean Williams
TEX
C
30 21.2 2.67 5.90 .452 0.07 0.20 .333 0.80 1.37 .585 1.70 3.00 1.57 3.77 5.33 0.63 0.57 1.97 6.20
17 Ibrahima Thomas
TEX
C
13 14.6 2.00 4.69 .426 0.00 0.23 .000 0.77 1.46 .526 0.92 2.31 1.77 2.46 4.23 0.54 0.46 0.54 4.77
18 Matt Dickey
TEX
PG 6
19 George Odufuwa
TEX
PF 42 16.7 1.45 2.79 .521 0.00 0.00 .000 0.98 1.62 .603 0.76 1.98 1.86 2.83 4.69 0.62 0.40 0.74 3.88
20 Vernon Lewis
TEX
SF 42 13.6 1.12 2.90 .385 0.02 0.19 .125 0.36 0.60 .600 0.52 1.93 1.21 2.31 3.52 0.64 0.76 0.14 2.62
21 Chas McFarland
TEX
C
22 Jefferson Mason
TEX
SG 1
9
30.5 6.20 14.20 .437 1.80 5.00 .360 2.20 3.20 .688 2.60 1.60 0.60 2.40 3.00 1.40 2.20 0.00 16.40
15.2 1.83 3.67 .500 0.17 0.83 .200 0.83 1.17 .714 1.67 1.00 0.17 0.67 0.83 1.00 0.83 0.00 4.67
6.7
1.11 2.33 .476 0.00 0.00 .000 0.11 0.44 .250 0.78 1.67 1.00 0.56 1.56 0.56 0.33 0.00 2.33
13.2 1.00 2.00 .500 0.00 0.00 .000 0.00 2.00 .000 0.00 1.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00
TEAM STATS
Totals
GP MPG FGM FGA
FG% 3PM 3PA
3P% FTM
FTA
FT% TOV
PF
ORB DRB
Opponent
Bench
50
16.48 11.56 26.44 .437 2.46 7.12
.346 6.06
8.88
.682 6.18
9.02
4.50
Opponent
Starters
50
31.64 25.82 56.74 .455 4.72 13.60 .347 12.82 17.18 .746 11.22 14.26 9.32
Opponent
Totals
50
48.12 37.38 83.18 .449 7.18 20.72 .347 18.88 26.06 .724 18.06 23.28 13.82 33.50 47.32 20.74 8.12 4.86 100.82
Team Bench
50
16.27 10.22 24.68 .414 1.88 5.74
.328 6.76
9.64
.701 5.34
9.28
4.88
TRB
APG
10.30 14.80 6.04
SPG BPG PPG
2.98 1.80 31.64
23.20 32.52 14.70 5.14 3.06 69.18
10.46 15.34 4.00
3.30 2.64 29.08
Team Starters 50
31.85 24.72 58.16 .425 5.90 17.48 .338 14.60 19.20 .760 10.54 12.86 8.26
Team Totals
48.12 34.94 82.84 .422 7.78 23.22 .335 21.36 28.84 .741 16.80 22.14 13.14 30.74 43.88 17.34 9.68 5.46 99.02
50
20.28 28.54 13.34 6.38 2.82 69.94
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LEGENDS HIGHS/LOWS
Points:
Rebounds:
Assists:
Field Goals Made:
Field Goals Att:
Foul Shots Made:
Foul Shots Att:
3PT Field Goals Made:
3PT Field Goals Att:
Blocked Shots:
Steals:
Turnovers:
Personal Fouls:
119, at RIO, 02/22/13
118, at RIO, 01/21/13
118, vs SPR, 04/06/13
60, vs BAK, 03/21/13
59, vs RIO, 02/13/13
26, at RIO, 01/23/13
24, vs SFL, 12/21/12
24, at RIO, 01/21/13
24, at RIO, 02/23/13
45, at TUL, 01/05/13
43, at RIO, 01/21/13
43, at RIO, 02/22/13
97, at RIO, 01/23/13
96, at SPR, 03/14/13
34, at RIO, 02/23/13
31, vs RIO, 02/13/13
48, vs MAI, 03/17/13
44, vs RIO, 02/13/13
15, vs IDA, 01/07/13
14, at SFL, 12/08/12
37, at RIO, 01/23/13
34, at SFL, 01/19/13
34, vs SFL, 01/25/13
11, at AUS, 12/18/12
10, vs IOW, 12/22/12
16, vs AUS, 11/28/12
16, vs SAN, 02/01/13
27, at RIO, 02/22/13
23, vs RIO, 12/01/12
23, at SAN, 03/23/13
34, vs AUS, 11/29/12
30, at RIO, 02/22/13
30, vs BAK, 03/21/13
30, at SAN, 03/23/13
Fewest Points:
76, at TUL, 11/23/12
82, at SAN, 03/23/13
Fewest Rebounds:
30, vs SAN, 02/01/13
31, vs IDA, 01/26/13
Fewest Assists:
8, vs AUS, 01/12/13
9, at ERI, 01/10/13
Fewest Field Goals Made: 26, at TUL, 11/23/12
26, at SAN, 03/23/13
Fewest Field Goals Att:
65, at TUL, 11/25/12
67, at TUL, 11/23/12
Fewest Foul Shots Made: 9, vs IDA, 01/07/13
10, vs REN, 03/02/13
Fewest Foul Shots Att:
16, vs REN, 03/02/13
16, vs IDA, 01/07/13
Fewest 3PT FG Made:
3, vs CAN, 02/09/13
3, at LOS, 03/06/13
3, vs MAI, 03/17/13
3, at SAN, 03/23/13
3, vs TUL, 02/12/13
Fewest 3PT FG Att:
11, vs MAI, 03/17/13
11, vs SPR, 04/05/13
Fewest Blocked Shots:
1, at RIO, 01/21/13
1, at SPR, 03/14/13
1, vs SAN, 03/16/13
Fewest Steals:
5, vs TUL, 02/12/13
6, vs TUL, 02/10/13
6, vs REN, 03/02/13
6, at BAK, 03/05/13
6, at CAN, 03/30/13
Fewest Turnovers:
8, vs AUS, 01/12/13
9, vs AUS, 11/28/12
Fewest Personal Fouls:
14, at SFL, 12/08/12
14, vs AUS, 02/05/13
14, at ERI, 03/12/13
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OPPONENT HIGHS/LOWS
Oppn Points:
Oppn Rebounds:
Oppn Assists:
Oppn Field Goals Made:
Oppn Field Goals Att:
Oppn Foul Shots Made:
Oppn Foul Shots Att:
Oppn 3PT FG Made:
Oppn 3PT FG Att:
Oppn Blocked Shots:
Oppn Steals:
Oppn Turnovers:
Oppn Personal Fouls:
126, at RIO, 01/23/13
123, vs TUL, 02/12/13
66, vs SFL, 01/25/13
58, at SFL, 12/08/12
58, vs RIO, 02/13/13
31, vs SAN, 02/01/13
31, vs TUL, 02/12/13
52, at RIO, 01/23/13
48, vs SAN, 02/01/13
104, vs RIO, 02/13/13
98, vs SFL, 01/25/13
36, vs AUS, 11/29/12
32, at AUS, 12/18/12
56, vs AUS, 11/29/12
40, vs RIO, 12/01/12
15, vs SPR, 04/06/13
13, at REN, 03/24/13
13, vs TUL, 02/12/13
31, at ERI, 03/12/13
30, vs RIO, 12/16/12
30, at RIO, 02/22/13
30, vs SPR, 04/06/13
10, at SPR, 03/14/13
10, vs SAN, 03/16/13
15, vs SAN, 02/01/13
14, at LOS, 03/06/13
14, vs MAI, 03/17/13
14, at SAN, 03/23/13
28, at SPR, 03/14/13
26, vs IDA, 01/26/13
37, at SAN, 03/23/13
32, vs MAI, 03/17/13
Oppn Fewest Points:
74, at IOW, 12/07/12
80, at TUL, 01/05/13
Oppn Fewest Rebounds: 31, at TUL, 11/25/12
35, at RIO, 02/22/13
Oppn Fewest Assists:
11, at IOW, 12/07/12
12, at SFL, 12/08/12
Oppn Fewest FG Made:
27, at IOW, 12/07/12
30, vs RIO, 12/01/12
30, at TUL, 01/05/13
30, at ERI, 01/10/13
Oppn Fewest FG Att:
66, at TUL, 11/25/12
71, vs AUS, 01/12/13
71, at CAN, 03/30/13
71, vs SAN, 03/16/13
Oppn Fewest Foul Shots Made: 8, vs SAN, 02/01/13
9, vs AUS, 02/05/13
9, vs TUL, 02/10/13
Oppn Fewest Foul Shots Att: 10, vs AUS, 02/05/13
12, vs SAN, 02/01/13
Oppn Fewest 3PT FG Made: 1, vs IOW, 12/22/12
1, at TUL, 01/05/13
1, vs AUS, 01/12/13
Oppn Fewest 3PT FG Att: 8, vs IOW, 12/22/12
11, at IOW, 12/07/12
11, vs IOW, 03/01/13
Oppn Fewest Blocked Shots: 1, at TUL, 11/23/12
1, vs AUS, 11/29/12
1, vs IOW, 03/01/13
1, vs SAN, 02/01/13
Oppn Fewest Steals:
3, at IOW, 12/07/12
3, at TUL, 01/05/13
3, vs AUS, 01/12/13
3, vs CAN, 02/09/13
Oppn Fewest Turnovers: 11, vs RIO, 02/13/13
12, vs REN, 03/02/13
Oppn Fewest Personal Fouls: 15, vs IDA, 01/07/13
17, at SFL, 12/08/12
17, vs ERI, 02/02/13
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TOP SINGLE GAMES
Points:
Rebounds:
Assists:
Field Goals Made:
Field Goals Att:
Foul Shots Made:
Foul Shots Att:
3PT Field Goals Made:
3PT Field Goals Att:
Blocked Shots:
Steals:
Turnovers:
Personal Fouls:
Minutes:
42, Justin Dentmon vs SPR, 04/05/13
39, Darius Rice at SFL, 01/19/13
19, Dwayne Jones vs RIO, 02/13/13
19, Dwayne Jones vs BAK, 03/21/13
11, Sean Singletary vs IDA, 01/07/13
10, Sean Singletary vs SFL, 01/25/13
10, Justin Dentmon at RIO, 01/23/13
14, Darius Rice at SFL, 01/19/13
14, Justin Dentmon vs CAN, 02/09/13
14, Justin Dentmon vs SPR, 04/05/13
29, Darius Rice at RIO, 01/23/13
29, Justin Dentmon at RIO, 01/23/13
13, Justin Dentmon at RIO, 02/23/13
13, Chris Douglas-Roberts vs AUS, 11/29/12
16, Dwayne Jones vs MAI, 03/17/13
15, Justin Dentmon at IOW, 02/07/13
15, Jared Cunningham at AUS, 12/30/12
9, Darius Rice at SFL, 01/19/13
7, Darius Rice vs RIO, 12/15/12
7, Darius Rice at RIO, 01/23/13
21, Darius Rice at SFL, 01/19/13
21, Darius Rice at RIO, 01/23/13
5, Sean Williams at IOW, 02/07/13
5, Christian Eyenga at IOW, 12/07/12
6, Fred House at RIO, 02/22/13
5, Luther Head vs SAN, 02/01/13
5, Sean Singletary at SPR, 03/14/13
8, Justin Dentmon vs IOW, 03/01/13
7, Christian Eyenga at RIO, 02/22/13
6, Darius Rice vs RIO, 12/15/12
6, Dwayne Jones at RIO, 02/23/13
6, Melvin Ely at RIO, 01/21/13
6, Fred House vs BAK, 03/21/13
6, Sean Williams vs RIO, 12/15/12
6, Sean Williams at TUL, 01/05/13
6, Sean Williams vs RIO, 02/13/13
6, Sean Singletary vs AUS, 11/29/12
6, Sean Singletary at SFL, 01/18/13
6, Justin Dentmon at BAK, 03/05/13
6, Chas McFarland at SAN, 03/23/13
44, Sean Singletary at RIO, 02/23/13
44, Justin Dentmon at RIO, 01/23/13
44, Justin Dentmon at RIO, 02/23/13
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OPPONENT TOP SINGLE GAMES
Oppn Points:
31, Travis Leslie vs SAN, 02/01/13
30, Cory Joseph at AUS, 12/18/12
30, Cory Joseph vs AUS, 01/12/13
Oppn Rebounds:
25, Mike Davis vs SFL, 01/25/13
19, Terrence Jones vs RIO, 12/01/12
Oppn Assists:
14, Courtney Fortson at LOS, 03/06/13
13, Scott Machado vs RIO, 12/15/12
Oppn Field Goals Made: 14, Travis Leslie vs SAN, 02/01/13
14, Cory Joseph vs AUS, 01/12/13
Oppn Field Goals Att:
26, Nolan Smith vs IDA, 01/07/13
25, Jerel McNeal vs BAK, 03/21/13
Oppn Foul Shots Made: 12, D.J. Kennedy at ERI, 01/10/13
11, Antoine Agudio at CAN, 03/30/13
11, Justin Dentmon vs AUS, 11/29/12
11, Cory Joseph at AUS, 12/18/12
Oppn Foul Shots Att:
13, Justin Dentmon vs AUS, 11/29/12
Oppn 3PT Field Goals Made: 7, Andy Rautins vs TUL, 02/10/13
5, Desmon Farmer at REN, 03/24/13
5, Nick Covington at ERI, 03/12/13
5, Dar Tucker at REN, 03/24/13
Oppn 3PT Field Goals Att: 11, Stefhon Hannah at SAN, 03/23/13
10, Desmon Farmer at REN, 03/24/13
10, Justin Dentmon at AUS, 01/13/13
10, Jerel McNeal vs BAK, 03/21/13
10, Andy Rautins vs TUL, 02/10/13
Oppn Blocked Shots:
5, Willie Reed at SPR, 03/14/13
Oppn Steals:
7, Courtney Fortson at LOS, 03/06/13
6, Travis Leslie vs SAN, 02/01/13
6, Cory Joseph vs AUS, 02/05/13
Oppn Turnovers:
9, Stefhon Hannah vs SAN, 03/16/13
8, Mustafa Shakur at ERI, 03/12/13
8, Elijah Millsap at LOS, 03/06/13
Oppn Personal Fouls:
6, Ron Howard at FRT, 12/28/12
6, Dexter Pittman at SFL, 01/18/13
6, Chris Wright vs MAI, 03/17/13
6, Micheal Eric at CAN, 03/30/13
6, Andrew Goudelock vs SFL, 12/21/12
6, Garrett Stutz vs MAI, 03/17/13
6, Daniel Orton at TUL, 11/23/12
6, Daniel Orton at TUL, 01/05/13
6, Fab Melo vs MAI, 03/17/13
6, Rodney Bartholomew vs TUL, 02/10/13
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2012-13 TRANSACTIONS
APRIL 2013: 4/17/13 Golden State Warriors called up Dwayne Jones…4/5/13 Justin Dentmon
returned…Sean Singletary placed on waivers due to injury.
MARCH 2013: 3/30/13 Dallas Mavericks recalled Jared Cunningham…3/25/13 Dallas Mavericks called
up Justin Dentmon…3/23/13 Justin Dentmon placed on waivers due to injury…Legends re-acquired Chas
McFarland from injury…3/16/13 Chas McFarland placed on waivers due to injury…Delonte West returned
to Legends…3/12/13 Legends re-acquired Chas McFarland from injury…Sean Williams placed on waivers
due to injury…3/2/13 Legends re-acquired Vernon Lewis from injury…Chas McFarland placed on waivers
due to injury…3/1/13 Vernon Lewis placed on waivers due to injury…Legends re-acquired Chas McFarland
from injury.
FEBRUARY 2013: 2/21/13 Legends re-acquired Fred House from injury…Chas McFarland placed on
waivers due to injury…2/13/13 Fred House placed on waivers due to injury…Legends re-acquired Chas
McFarland from injury…2/12/13 Christian Eyenga returned to Legends…Legends placed Luther Head on
waivers…Legends re-acquired Luther Head from injury…Chas McFarland placed on waivers due to
injury…2/11/13 Rashad McCants placed on waivers…Legends re-acquired Rashad McCants from
injury…2/9/13 Luther Head placed on waivers due to injury…2/7/13 Legends claimed Dwayne Jones from
player pool…2/5/13 Rashad McCants placed on waivers due to injury…Legends claimed Chas McFarland
from player pool…2/1/13 Legends re-acquired Solomon Bozeman from injury.
JANUARY 2013: 1/30/13 Darius Rice early terminated contract with Legends…1/29/13 Matt Dickey
placed on waivers…Legends re-acquired Matt Dickey from injury…Delonte West early terminated contract
with Legends…1/28/13 Dallas Mavericks assigned Jared Cunningham…1/25/13 Solomon Bozeman placed
on waivers due to injury…Matt Dickey placed on waivers due to injury…Legends claimed Delonte West from
player pool…1/24/13 Legends claimed Rashad McCants from player pool…1/22/13 Justin Dentmon and
Luther Head acquired from Austin Toros in trade…Chris Roberts sent to Austin Toros in trade…1/12/13
Legends claimed Matt Dicked from player pool…1/8/13 Dallas Mavericks called up Mike James…1/4/13
Christian Eyenga early terminated contract with Legends…1/1/13 Legends re-acquired Melvin Ely from
injury…Legends claimed Mike James from player pool…Legends re-acquired Chris Roberts from injury.
DECEMBER 2012: 12/31/12 Dallas Mavericks recalled Jared Cunningham…12/23/12 Dallas Mavericks
called up Chris Douglas-Roberts…12/18/12 Legends re-acquired Vernon Lewis from injury…Chris Roberts
placed on waivers due to injury…12/16/12 Vernon Lewis placed on waivers due to injury…Legends reacquired Ibrahima Thomas from injury…12/14/12 Ibrahima Thomas placed on waivers due to
injury…12/11/12 Dallas Mavericks assigned Jared Cunningham…12/10/12 Sean Williams returned.
NOVEMBER 2012: 11/30/12 Jefferson Mason placed on waivers due to injury…Legends re-acquired
Jefferson Mason from injury…11/29/12 Melvin Ely placed on waivers due to injury…Legends re-acquired
George Odufuwa from injury…11/28/12 Jefferson Mason placed on waivers due to injury…11/27/12
Legends claimed Fred House from player pool…George Odufuwa acquired from Iowa Energy in
trade…George Odufuwa placed on waivers due to injury…11/21/12 Legends placed Faisal Aden, Darryl
Bryant, Kenny Dobbs, Billy McShephard, Assane Sene & Shay Shine on waivers…11/5/12 Faisal Aden
acquired from Santa Cruz in trade…Solomon Bozeman acquired from Tulsa in trade…Dominique Johnson
sent to Santa Cruz in trade…Vernon Lewis & Assane Sene acquired from Canton in trade…Marcus Simmons
sent to Canton in trade…Anthony Vereen send to Tulsa in trade…11/2/12 Legends selected Darryl Bryant,
Kenny Dobbs, Christian Eyenga, Jefferson Mason, Billy McShephard, Shay Shine, Marcus Simmons & Sean
Singletary in annual NBA Development League draft.
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FRANCHISE
HISTORY
A LITTLE LEGENDS’ HISTORY
•The Legends are entering their fourth season of play.
•Prior to being purchased by Donnie Nelson and moved to
Frisco, TX the team was known as the Colorado 14ers.
•16 former NBA First Round Draft Picks have been featured
on the roster during the first three seasons.
•The Legends have been recognized each year as the Top
Sports Business Team in the NBA Development League,
Most Corporate Sponsors, Most Season Ticket Holders and
Best Average Attendance.
•The Legends were one of the first teams to acquire a Jersey
Sponsorship (Choctaw Casino Resorts).
•The Legends have featured three historic head coaches
including the first female head coach & first Mexican-born
head coach in NBA history.
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PAST COACHES
2010-11: Nancy Lieberman—First
woman head coach in NBA history
2011-12: Del Harris—former NBA
Head Coach and NBA Coach of the
Year
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DRAFT HISTORY
DRAFT RESULTS BY YEAR
2013
1st Round: C.J. Aiken
2nd Round: Rashad Anderson
4th : John Allen
5th: Travis Garrison
6th: TyShwan Edmondson
2012
1st: Christian Eyenga
2nd: Sean Singletary
3rd: Shay Shine
4th: Darryl Bryant
5th: Jefferson Mason
6th: Marcus Simmons
7th: Billy McShepard
8th: Kenny Dobbs
2011
1st:Alando Tucker (2)
1st: Jamal Sampson (5)
2nd: Jake Kelly
3rd: Lawrence Hill
4th: Vance Cooksey
5th: Josh Southern
6th: Ryan Anderson (12)
6th: Anthony Vereen (14)
7th: Derek Williams
8th: Collin Mangrum
2010 (Inaugural Season)
Expansion Draft: Keith Clark, Joe Crawford, Michael Fey, Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Gabriel
Hughes, James Peters, Frank Robinson, Diamon Simpson, Dar Tucker, James Wright
1st: Matt Rogers
2nd: Antonio Daniels
3rd: Justin Dentmon
4th: Kelvin Lewis
5th: Moussa Seck
6th: Booker Woodfox
7th: Curtis Terry
8th: Reece Hampton
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COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
TEXAS LEGENDS CARE
The Texas Legends foundation, Texas Legends Care, has announced that Ryan, LLC will be the
foundation’s presenting sponsor.
Ryan is an award-winning tax services firm with the largest indirect and property tax practices in
North America. The Firm ranked number six on the 25 best medium-size companies to work for in
the United States, published in FORTUNE magazine, and was recently named to the 2013 Working
Mothers 100 Best Companies list. The Ryan Foundation has contributed over $4 million and
countless hours of service to over 18 organizations including Susan G. Komen, March of Dimes, and
the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Through the generosity of their employees Ryan maintains a focus
on service to the community and has chosen to extend this outreach through Texas Legends Care.
“Ryan’s success has resulted in substantial rewards for our associates, and it is their generosity and
our Firm’s culture of giving back to the community that has inspired our partnership with The
Texas Legends,” said G. Brint Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Ryan. “All of us at Ryan are proud to
support the youth programs and community development initiatives of the Texas Legends Care
Foundation”
Texas Legends Care is a 501c3 non-profit organization, presented by Ryan LLC, which is organized
and operated to provide assistance to young people from our community through programs
stressing education, good health and skills necessary for their future success. In the months of June
and July, Texas Legends Care launched basketball clinic initiatives in both South Dallas and Las
Vegas.
“We are excited to have Ryan as the presenting partner of Texas Legends Care,” commented
Legends owner Donnie Nelson. “Giving back to the community in a variety of ways has been in the
Legends DNA since day one, as I know it has been at Ryan, LLC – and the partnership with Texas
Legends Care is a great way to continue to give back on a year-round basis.”
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TEXAS LEGENDS DANCE TEAM
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DUNKER & GENEROUS GEORGE
Dunker is the official mascot of the
Texas Legends. The big, blue dog
travels across the metroplex putting a
smile on children’s faces and
spreading the word of the fun at Dr
Pepper Arena!
Generous George is a worldrenowned traveling oneman basketball show who
calls Legends’ games his
home. George visits all the
local schools with his bag of
tricks-teaching kids to stay
active and joining education
with the fun of basketball.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
DR PEPPER ARENA
2601 Avenue of the Stars
Frisco, TX 75034
Capacity: 5,000
Dr Pepper Arena is home to the Texas Legends as well as the home practice
facility and executive offices of the NHL’s Dallas Stars. Outside the sports world the
arena hosts a number of concerts, graduation ceremonies, circus shows and church
congregations.
Dr Pepper Arena is located at Gaylord and Dallas North Tollway. The facility holds
between 5,000 and 6,000 and has a 2,000 vehicle parking garage on-site.
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SEATING CHART
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MEDIA
INFORMATION
MEDIA INFORMATION
The Texas Legends welcome you to the 2013-14 NBA Development League season. It is, our goal to provide a
professional and productive working environment. To assist in your coverage of the Legends please note the
following:
CREDENTIALS: You must have a Legends credential (season or single-game) or an NBA Development League
media pass to be admitted to Dr Pepper Arena, and your credential must be visibly worn at all times. Credentials
should be requested through the Legends’ Media Director. Your credential does not guarantee a seat.
All credentials can be picked up at the media entrance located inside the loading dock/valet entrance.
Season and single-game credentials are non-transferable and any unauthorized use will subject the bearer to
ejection from Dr Pepper Arena and the forfeiture of the credential. No autographs are allowed during media
access periods.
MEDIA ENTRANCE: All members of the media must enter Dr Pepper Arena through the media entrance
(Southeast corner of the arena inside loading dock) which opens two hours prior to game time.
TV AND RADIO: Visiting television broadcast positions will be courtside. Radio broadcast positions will be on the
courtside press table. If statisticians are desired, please make arrangements with the Media Department at least
24 hours before game time. All requests for pregame or postgame interviews should be directed to the Media
Director.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photographers are asked to keep off of the sidelines and to be considerate of the season
ticket holders seated directly behind them.
Photographers are asked to wear rubber-soled shoes and are required to have rubber lens shades for their
cameras. Only television photographers doing postgame interviews will have access to locker room areas.
LOCKER ROOMS: In accordance with NBA policy, both locker rooms are open to members of
the media during pregame for a 45-minute period that ends 45 minutes before the scheduled
game time. Postgame media availability follows a 10-minute cooling off period. Only working
members of the press with the appropriate print or video credentials will be admitted to the
locker rooms; no photo-only media will be allowed into the locker room.
CELL PHONE USE IN LOCKER ROOM: Per league policy, cell phones are no longer permitted to be used in the
locker room by any media member.
PARKING: Full-season parking passes will be assigned by the Media Department on a limited basis. For those
media members who receive full-season parking privileges, the media parking area will be communicated
directly.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Britney Wynn at (972)824-7876 or
bwynn@texlegends.com.
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FOUNDING
PARTNERS
OPPONENTS
WEST DIVISION
Bakersfield Jam
1400 Norris Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661) 615-6550
Fax: (661) 615-6555
Website: bakersfieldjam.com
Arena: Dignity Health Event Center (750)
Media Relations Contact: William Aquije
NBA Affiliates: Atlanta, LA Clippers, Phoenix,
Toronto, Utah
Head Coach: Will Voigt
Established: 2006
Reno Bighorns
9393 Gateway Dr. Ste. BH
Reno, NV 89521
Phone: (775) 284-2622
Fax: (775) 853-1601
Website: renobighorns.com
Arena: Reno Events Center (4,191)
Media Relations Contact: Decker Cady
NBA Affiliate: Sacramento
Head Coach: Joel Abelson
Established: 2008
Idaho Stampede
233 S. Capitol Blvd. Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 388-4667
Fax: (208) 388-3845
Website: idahostampede.com
Arena: CenturyLink Arena (4,241)
Media Relations Contact: Ty Carter
NBA Affiliate: Portland
Head Coach: Michael Peck
Established: 1997
Santa Cruz Warriors
903 Pacific Ave. Ste. 101
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 713-4400
Fax: (831) 466-3201
Website: santacruzbasketball.com
Arena: Kaiser Permanente Arena (2,605)
Media Relations Contact: Matt De Nesnera
NBA Affiliate: Golden State
Head Coach: Casey Hill
Established: 2012
Los Angeles D-Fenders
555 N. Nash St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (310) 343-3100
Fax: (310) 343-3142
Website: d-fenders.com
Arena: Toyota Sports Center (365)
Media Relations Contact: Evan Kaplan
NBA Affiliate: LA Lakers
Head Coach: Bob MacKinnon
Established: 2006
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CENTRAL DIVISION
Austin Toros
12885 Research Blvd. Ste 207
Austin, TX 78750
Phone: (512) 236-8333
Fax: (512) 236-8444
Website: austintoros.com
Arena: Cedar Park Center (4,672)
Media Relations Contact: Perri Travillion
NBA Affiliate: San Antonio
Head Coach: ?
Established: 2005
Sioux Falls Skyforce
2131 S. Minnesota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone: (605) 332-0605
Fax: (605) 332-2305
Website: skyforceonline.com
Arena: Sanford Pentagon (3,250)
Media Relations Contact: Brett Hansen
NBA Affiliate: Miami
Head Coach: Pat Delany
Established: 1989
Iowa Energy
730 3rd St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 564-8550
Fax: (515) 564-8551
Website: iowanba.com
Arena: Wells Fargo Arena (16,285)
Media Relations Contact: Patrick Jacobson
NBA Affiliates: Chicago, Denver,
Minnesota, New Orleans, Washington
Head Coach: Nate Bjorkgren
Established: 2007
Tulsa 66ers
10425 S. 82nd E. Ave. Ste. 105
Tulsa, OK 74133
Phone: (918) 585-8444
Fax: (918) 398-6930
Website: tulsa66ers.com
Arena: SpiritBank Event Center (4,500)
Media Relations Contact: Ben Coldagelli
NBA Affiliate: Oklahoma City
Head Coach: Darko Rajakovic
Established: 2005
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
4500 N. 10th. St. Ste. 315
McAllen, TX 78504
Phone: (956) 972-1144
Fax: (956) 972-1150
Website: rgvipers.com
Arena: State Farm Arena (5,713)
Media Relations Contact: Rebecca Sweat
NBA Affiliate: Houston
Head Coach: ?
Established: 2007
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EAST DIVISION
Canton Charge
1101 Market Ave. N.
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 489-1701
Fax: (330) 489-1703
Website: cantoncharge.com
Arena: Canton Memorial Civic Center
(3,942)
Media Relations Contact: Sean Wyatt
NBA Affiliate: Cleveland
Head Coach: Steve Hetzel
Established: 2011
Fort Wayne Mad Ants
1910 St. Joe Center Rd. Ste. 61
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: (260) 469-4667
Fax: (260) 496-4674
Website: fortwaynehoops.com
Arena: AC War Memorial Coliseum (8,800)
Media Relations Contact: Audrey Siebrase
NBA Affiliates: Charlotte, Detroit, Indiana,
Memphis, Milwaukee, Orlando
Head Coach: ?
Established: 2007
Delware 87ers
300 Martin Luther King Blvd. Ste. 200
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 504-7587
Fax: (302) 504-5370
Website: sevens.com
Arena: Bob Carpenter Center (3,748)
Media Relations Contact: Nicole Pender
NBA Affiliate: Philadephia
Head Coach: ?
Established: 2013
Maine Red Claws
413 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 210-6655
Fax: (207) 210-6659
Website: maineredclaws.com
Arena: Portland Exposition Building
(3,045)
Media Relations Contact: Will McClaran
NBA Affiliate: Boston
Head Coach: Mike Taylor
Established: 2009
Erie BayHawks
110 E. 8th St.
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: (814) 790-5600
Fax: (814) 790-5608
Website: eriebayhawks.com
Arena: Erie Insurance Arena (?)
Media Relations Contact: Jason Vaughan
NBA Affiliate: New York
Head Coach: Gene Cross
Established: 2008
Springfield Armor
One Monarch Pl. Ste. 220
Springfield, MA 01144
Phone: (413) 746-3263
Fax: (413) 746-3262
Website: armorhoops.com
Arena: MassMutual Center (6,904)
Media Relations Contact: Eli Pearlstein
NBA Affiliate: Brooklyn
Head Coach: Doug Overton
Established: 2009
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