FRISCO, TX – From the outset, the Legends have been inspired by the legendary men and women of Texas, and the United States. In celebration of the greatest country on earth, the Texas Legends announced a limited time, limited availability ticket promotion that includes a donation to Operation Homefront (http://www.operationhomefront.net/texas/).
“The name ‘Texas Legends’ is a tribute to the men and women who have made our great country what it is today,” owner Donnie Nelson commented. “We celebrate those who’ve sacrificed and achieved the honorable. In light of recent events in our country we need to continue to support those who have made the greatest sacrifice to keep our country safe. It has been 215 years since the inception of the United States, and we appreciate the efforts of all of those who have come before us.”
In a celebration of the United States of America, the Legends are offering a “Celebrate America” season ticket package for as little as $215 through May 13, 2011. The package includes all 24 games of the upcoming Legends season. Furthermore, the Legends will donate 10% of all “Celebrate America” proceeds to Operation Homefront.
“It is our mission to constantly give back to our community,” commented Texas Legends co-owner Evan Wyly. “Our community is not only Frisco, but also extends to Texas and the greatest country in the world – the United States of America. We not only want to give back to the community at our games, but also year-round. It is our honor and pleasure to donate funds towards Operation Homefront.”
The Legends recently completed their inaugural season by qualifying for the NBA D-League play-offs. Inaugural season highlights included:
- Led NBA D-League in season tickets, as well as in sponsorships
- First team in NBA or NBA D-League to have a female head coach (Nancy Lieberman)
- First team under the NBA umbrella to have a Chinese owner (Sonny Xiao)
- First team under the NBA umbrella to have five corporate partners on the playing court (Hewlett Packard, InTouch Credit Union, UT-Dallas Executive MBA, Metro PCS, and Baylor Medical Center of Frisco)
- First team in NBA D-League history to have seven former first round NBA picks (Antonio Daniels, Joe Alexander, Sean Williams, Rashad McCants, Reece Gaines, Dominique Jones, Roddy Beaubois)
- First team under NBA umbrella to have center jump circle provided by a corporate partner - Hewlett Packard
- Tied NBA D-League record for best six game start by an expansion team (5-1)
- Set NBA D-League record for points scored in a half (84 points in a Nov. 30, 2010 victory over Austin)
- Claimed the first ever "Texas Cup" over the San Antonio Spurs affiliate and Houston Rockets affiliate
- Tied NBA D-League expansion team record for players called up in a season (Antonio Daniels called up to the Philadelphia 76'ers)
- Tallest player in NBA D-League history (Moussa Seck - 7'5")
- Most players from an expansion team named to All-NBA D-League teams (Joe Alexander, Antonio Daniels, Sean Williams, and Justin Dentmon)
- Three national television games; Two additional regional television games
- Del Harris announced as General Manager (1995 NBA Coach of the Year)
- Sean Williams named to the NBA D-League All-Defense team
- Third team in NBA or NBA D-League history to qualify for the playoffs in inaugural season
To reserve your tickets for the upcoming Texas Legends season, call 1-214-469-0822 or email info@TexLegends.com.
