D-Fenders NBA Call-Ups

2007-08 Season
Stephane Lane Profile Picture

Stephane Lasme

  • Selected No. 46 overall out of UMass by the Golden State Warriors in the 2007 NBA Draft
  • Appeared in 37 games and started 14 for the D-Fenders during the 2007-08 season, averaging 10.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks
  • 2007-08 NBA D-League Co-Defensive Player of the Year
  • Blocked eight shots at Utah on Dec. 15, 2007, a D-Fenders franchise record for a single game
  • Signed a 10-day contract with the Miami Heat on Mar. 21, 2008, and was later signed for the rest of the season
  • Appeared in 15 games and started four for the Heat, averaging 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 20.2 minutes
  • Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year his senior season at UMass
  • Has since played with various clubs overseas in Serbia, Israel, Russia, Spain and Greece
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Jelani McCoy

  • Selected No. 33 overall out of UCLA by the Seattle Supersonics in the 1998 NBA Draft
  • Appeared in 36 and started 25 games for the D-Fenders, averaging 11.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 blocks
  • Signed with the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 29, 2007, becoming the D-Fenders first NBA call-up in franchise history
  • Appeared in six games with the Nuggets, totaling three points, seven rebounds and five blocks
  • Has since played with various clubs overseas in China, Spain, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Mexico
2008-09 Season
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Joe Crawford

  • Selected No. 58 overall out of Kentucky by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2008 NBA Draft
  • Appeared in 43 games and started 42 for the D-Fenders, averaging 20.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists
  • Netted a D-Fenders franchise high 44 points vs. Utah on Jan. 9, 2009
  • Signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks on Mar. 26, 2009, and was later signed for the rest of the season
  • Appeared in two games, totaling nine points and four rebounds
  • Has since played with clubs in China and Israel
2011-12 Season
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Courtney Fortson

  • Undrafted out of Arkansas in 2010
  • Appeared in 29 games and started 14 for the D-Fenders in 2011-12, averaging 17.0 points, 4.9 assists and 4.3 rebounds.
  • Called up by the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 16, 2012 and played four games (17 points, eight rebounds, five assists) before being waived
  • Signed a 10-day contract with the Houston Rockets later that season, and was later signed for the rest of the year
  • Appeared in six games for the Rockets, totaling 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists
  • Signed to the Clippers training camp roster on Sept. 29, 2012, but was later waived
  • Played for the D-Fenders during the 2012-13 season, and was named to the Futures All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.
  • Averaged 17.8 points, 7.1 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 46 games played
  • Recorded 15 assists vs. Idaho on Feb. 22, 2012, tying a D-Fenders all-time game high
  • Has also played with the Reno Bighorns, Rio Grande Valley Vipers and in Venezuela
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Gerald Green

  • Drafted out of high school No. 18 overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics
  • 2007 NBA Slam Dunk champion
  • Appeared in 22 games and started 13 for the D-Fenders, averaging 19.1 points and 4.6 rebounds
  • Made eight three-point field goals vs. Erie on Feb. 6, 2012, a D-Fenders franchise record for a single game
  • Named the NBA D-League All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
  • Signed a 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets on Feb. 27, 2012, and was later signed for the rest of the season
  • In 31 games played, he averaged 12.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 25 minutes
  • Signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers in the 2012 offseason
  • Appeared in 60 games and started seven, averaging 7.0 points and 2.4 rebounds
  • Has also played in Russia and China, for former D-League clubs Fayetteville Patriots and Florida Flame (folded teams) and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks
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Jamario Moon

  • Undrafted out of Meridian Community College in 2001
  • Appeared in 12 games and started 10 for the D-Fenders during the 2011-12 season, averaging 17.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists
  • Signed with the Charlotte Bobcats for the rest of the 2012 season, appearing in eight games, and totaling 18 points and 22 rebounds
  • Played for the D-Fenders during the 2012-13 season and averaged 7.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.1 blocks in 15 games
  • Competed in the 2008 Rookie/Sophomore Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest, placing third behind winner Dwight Howard and Gerald Green
  • Has played in the USBL, ABA, WBA, CBA and in Mexico, as well as for the Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers
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Ishmael Smith

  • Undrafted out of Wake Forest in 2010, but signed as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on Aug. 23, 2010
  • Hours after joining the D-Fenders during the 2011-12 season, he was called up by the Orlando Magic
  • Appeared in 20 games for Orlando that year, averaging 2.3 points and 1.6 assists
  • Appeared in 36 games with the Magic during the 2012-13 season before being traded to Milwaukee at the trade deadline
  • Stands as the only player in Wake Forest history with 1,000 points and 600 assists
  • Has also played with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors
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Malcolm Thomas

  • Undrafted out of San Diego State in 2011
  • Signed to the Lakers training camp roster in mid-December, but was waived prior to the start of the season
  • Signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 11, 2012 and appeared in three games
  • Received a call-up with the Houston Rockets on Mar. 27, 2012 before rejoining the D-Fenders for the NBA D-League Finals
  • Totaled an 18-1 regular season win-loss record in a D-Fenders uniform
  • Appeared in 19 games and started 13 for the D-Fenders, averaging 13.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks
  • Averaged 17.9 points, 12.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in seven NBA D-League playoff games
  • Set an NBA D-League Finals record by pulling down 25 boards on Apr. 24, 2012
  • Helped lead San Diego State to a program best 34-3 record during his senior year and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA tournament
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Jamaal Tinsley

  • Taken No. 27 overall out of Iowa State by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2001 NBA Draft, traded immediately to the Atlanta Hawks and then Indiana Pacers
  • Selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2011 NBA D-League Draft by the D-Fenders
  • Appeared and started in eight games, averaging 9.9 points, 7.6 assists and 3.1 rebounds
  • Set a franchise record by handing out 15 assists on Dec. 5, 2011
  • Signed with the Utah Jazz on Dec. 12, 2011, and the team exercised his right to be with the club for another year
  • Averaged 3.6 points and 4.0 assists in 103 total games (33 starts) with Utah
  • Played his first seven seasons in Indiana, averaging 10.4 points, 7.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds
  • Earned Big 12 Conference Player of the Year honors his senior year at Iowa State
  • Has also played with the Memphis Grizzlies
2012-13 Season
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Lazar Hayward

  • Chosen No. 30 overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2010 NBA Draft
  • Appeared in 14 games and started one for the D-Fenders, averaging 15.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists
  • Signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 31, 2012, was waived, then signed a 10-day contract
  • Appeared in four games, totaling 10 points, four rebounds and three assists
  • Previously played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2011-12 and the Timberwolves during his rookie season
  • Finished his Marquette career as the program’s second all-time leading scorer and fifth all-time in rebounds
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Malcolm Thomas

  • Appeared in one game for the D-Fenders, recording 13 points, 17 rebounds (tying a franchise high), four assists, three steals and a block, leading L.A. to a 99-86 victory over the Texas Legends
  • Signed a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors, appearing in five games and totaling three points, five rebounds and two assists
  • Inked two 10-day contracts with the Chicago Bulls before signing for the remainder of the 2012-13 season
  • Has previously played in Korea and Israel






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