Second Edition, December 27, 2007In July, 2006, the Los Angeles Lakers became the first NBA franchise in history to own an NBA Development League team. The Los Angeles
D-Fenders play home games before or after Lakers games at STAPLES Center.
| NEXT 5 HOME GAMES | |||
| Fri. | 12/28 | Bakersfield | 3:30pm |
| Fri. | 1/4 | Dakota | 3:30pm |
| Sun. | 1/13 | Souix Falls | 2:30pm |
| Sun. | 1/27 | Utah | 4:00pm |
| Tue. | 1/29 | Utah | 3:30pm |
| STAT OF THE WEEK |
| 2.7 |
| Los Angeles D-Fenders forward Stephane Lasme is averaging 2.7 blocks per game (as of 12/27/07); ranking 1st overall in the NBA D-League. |
| D-Fenders on ABC |
| Los Angeles D-Fenders guard Coby Karl was featured on NBA Access with Ahmad Rashad, which aired on Sunday, Dec. 9 on ABC at 12:30 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Hosted by Emmy Award-winner Ahmad Rashad this real life drama series focused on Coby and his father, Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl, who recently caught up to speak about basketball, their fight against cancer and other topics prior to Coby's debut with the D-Fenders. In addition, the show spotlighted two other D-Fenders: Forrest Fisher, who looked to earn a spot on the team after an impressive performance at the Miller Lite D-League Challenge pre-draft training camp, and Brian Chase, an undersized guard who hopes to take the final step towards NBA glory. |
| TEAM LEADERS | ||
| PPG | Sean Banks | 20.3 |
| RPG | Wendell White | 6.4 |
| APG | Brian Chase | 4.1 |
| SPG | Wendell White | 1.7 |
| BPG | Stephane Lasme | 2.7 |
| BY THE NUMBERS |
| 1 The D-Fenders are in first place of the Western Division (and the D-League) with a 9-3 record. They have won 6 straight and look to improve their record this weekend when they take on the Bakersfield Jam. |
| 1897.2 Send your favorite D-Fenders players to the 2008 NBA D-League All-Star Game on February 16th. The All-Star game will be held in New Orleans (1897.2 miles from Los Angeles) during the NBA All-Star Weekend Jam Session. Last season, Los Angeles was represented by guard Brian Chase, who scored 15 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists in the contest. |
| PAST EDITIONS OF OFF THE DRIBBLE |
| See past editions of "D-Fenders Off the Dribble" by checking out the D-Fenders Fan Zone at www.d-fenders.com |
| CONTACT THE D-FENDERS |
| CALL: 310-426-6031 or visit us at www.d-fenders.com |
| Lakers Recall Coby Karl from D-Fenders | ||||||||||||||||
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Since joining the D-Fenders on November 28th, Karl averaged 18.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists (team leader), and 0.9 steals in 10 games. The D-Fenders have gone 8-2 with Karl in the lineup, including winning their last six. Coby Karl Bio: Signed by the Lakers as a free agent on July 30, 2007. The rookie has appeared in two games for the Lakers. The 6-5, 216-pound guard was a three-time Western Athletic Conference All-Academic Team selection at Boise State, where he ranks third on the Bronco's all-time scoring list with 1,698 points. In his senior season he averaged 14.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists, and was named a First-Team All-WAC selection. Karl, son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, left Boise State as the all-time leader in games played (127) and three-pointers made (266). | ||||||||||||||||
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Get to STAPLES Center early and experience twice the excitement of professional basketball with your Los Angeles D-Fenders playing before or after Lakers home games. Your Lakers ticket allows you to also watch the D-Fenders. The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBA's 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. This season there have been 21 NBA players assigned to the D-League and 5 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA. | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008 D-LEAGUE ALL STAR VOTING BEGINS | ||||||||||||||||
| Vote to Send Your D-Fenders to New Orleans | ||||||||||||||||
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Fans can visit www.D-Fenders.com or www.D-League.com to vote daily for their favorite players. Each vote cast will be entered to win a trip to Game One of the 2008 D-League Finals. On each ballot, fans may choose four guards, four forwards and two centers they wish to see in the D-League All-Star Game. | ||||||||||||||||
| JELANI MCCOY: FIRST D-FENDERS GATORADE CALL-UP | ||||||||||||||||
| McCoy signs with Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||||
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The Denver Nuggets signed Los Angeles D-Fenders center Jelani McCoy on The D-Fenders first-round selection in the 2007 D-League Draft, McCoy, became the first GATORADE Call-Up in D-Fenders history (second D-Leaguer of the 2007-08 NBA Development League season). With the Nuggets, McCoy has played in five games, recording three points, four blocks and one point in limited minutes. As a member of the D-Fenders he averaged 8.0 points, 6.5 rebounds 4.0 blocks and 3.5 assists in two games. A seven-year NBA veteran, the 6-11, 245 pound, McCoy has played with Seattle, the L.A. Lakers, Toronto, Cleveland and Atlanta. During his most recent NBA stint, he averaged 1.5 points and 2.1 rebounds in 10 games with Atlanta during the 2004-05 season. He holds NBA career averages of 4.7 points and 3.6 rebounds in 254 career appearances. | ||||||||||||||||
| What They're Saying...... | ||||||||||||||||
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The Los Angeles Lakers recalled rookie guard Coby Karl from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Los Angeles D-Fenders on Monday, December 24th. 
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