NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The National Basketball Association announced today that 23 of the best wheelchair basketball players from 18 cities across the United States will participate in the 2004 NBA/ National Wheelchair Basketball Association All-Star Wheelchair Classic (NWBA), on February 12 at 7:30 p.m. The competition will be held at the 2004 NBA All-Star Jam Session on Jam Session’s Center Court. Jam Session, which features more than 350,000 square feet of interactive basketball games, activities and entertainment, will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center February 12-16, during NBA All-Star 2004.

The 2004 NBA/NWBA All-Star Wheelchair Classic will feature the top wheelchair athletes selected from wheelchair teams that are members of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. The players, selected by the NWBA, are divided into East and West All-Stars.

TEAM ROSTERS

NWBA East All-Star Team
Atlanta Rolling Hawks - Khalil Diop
Charlotte Bobcats - Donnie Langford
Chicago Wheelchair Bulls - Alex Para
Cleveland Cavaliers - Steve Smutak
Dallas Mavericks - Jermell Pennie
Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association Nets – Edwin Lopez
Milwaukee Bucks - Melvin Juette
NY Rollin' Knicks - David Snowden
Orlando Magic Wheels - Bryan Kussmaul
Rehabilitated Hospital Indiana Pacers - Nathanial Dove
Magee Sixers Spokeman - Shannon Burgess
Miami Heat Wheels - Carlos Ocasio
East Coach- Steve Wilson
NWBA West All-Star Team
Denver Nuggets - Mark Shepherd
Golden State Road Warriors - Chuck Gill
LA Clipper Chairman - Sal Diaz
LA Clipper Chairman - Juan Desales
LA Fast Breakin' Lakers - Francisco Soria
Memphis Rolling Grizzlies - Anthony Gilliam
Phoenix Banner Suns - Aaron Levy
Portland Wheelblazers - Steve Tew
San Antonio Spurs - Paul Lanciault
Seattle Wheelchair Sonics - Kurt Benthin
Utah Wheelin Jazz - Kevin Yost
West Coach- Paul Jackson

The game is only one feature of Jam Session, an excitement-filled fan event that captures the sights, sounds and action of the NBA. Jam Session provides fans of all ages with the opportunity to experience the many different facets of the NBA. The hours of operation for the NBA All-Star Jam Session are as follows: Thursday, February 12, 4:00pm-10:00pm; Friday, February 13, 9:00am-3:00pm; Saturday, February 14, 9:00am-10:00pm; Sunday, February 15, 9:00am-5:00pm; Monday, February 16, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Tickets for NBA All-Star Jam Session are on sale now and are available at all Ticketmaster ticket outlets, Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster charge-by-phone and at the STAPLES Center box office. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $12 for children (ages 3-12) and senior citizens (62 and up). Tickets will be sold on a timed entry basis with availability for every hour on the hour. Once you are in Jam Session you are welcome to experience all of the sights, sounds and action of NBA All-Star 2004 for as long as you wish.

The NBA All-Star game will feature the top players from the Eastern and Western conferences going head to head on Sunday, February 15, 2004 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. It is the culmination of a week of activities that will showcase the greatest athletes in the world playing basketball at the highest level of competition, present the excitement of NBA basketball on an international stage, and display the league’s deep commitment to its community through numerous events held throughout the Los Angeles community.