THUNDERBIRDS OFFER INTERNSHIPS
Various Opportunities for College Students Available

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., September 5, 2007 –The Albuquerque Thunderbirds announce today that the administrative office is currently accepting resumes and cover letters for various internship positions for the 2007-08 season.

Interns will have an opportunity to participate in the areas of: basketball operations; marketing; graphic design; community relations; and media and public relations. They will also participate in Thunderbirds' activities around the Albuquerque region. Internships are unpaid but may be performed in exchange for college credit when applicable.

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to, Thunderbirds Internship Program, Attn: Sean McLaughlin,111 Lomas Blvd. NW– Suite 240, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or can fax resumes to (505) 268-2752, please no phone calls.

Thunderbirds 2007–08 season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at abqtbirds.com or at Thunderbirds Front Office. For premium or group seating call the Thunderbirds office at (505) 265-DUNK.

The league's assignment system will enter its third season in 2007-08. Over the first two seasons, NBA teams have assigned 53 players a total of 77 times, including 30 selections from the 2005 and 2006 NBA Drafts. Last season, a total of 47 former NBA draft picks played in the D-League. Lottery selections such as Portland's Martell Webster (6th pick overall in 2005), Golden State's Patrick O'Bryant (9th pick, 2006) and Seattle's Mouhamed Sene (10th pick, 2006) all were assigned to their respective team's D-League affiliate.

Entering its seventh season, the NBA Development League – the NBA's minor league established to develop talent across all disciplines for the NBA – has relocated its headquarters from Greenville, S.C. to New York City to help foster the D-League's continued growth by giving it direct access to the support and resources of the NBA and WNBA. During the 2006-07 season, 19 NBA teams assigned 24 players to D-League rosters, and 14 NBA teams called-up 16 players ('Gatorade Call-ups') while 31 D-League alumni participated in the NBA Playoffs. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed. The 2007-08 NBA season will also include the first-ever D-League coach to be promoted to the NBA with Sam Vincent taking over head coaching duties for the Charlotte Bobcats.

Individually, the Thunderbirds have had two player call-ups, two front office call-ups, two training staff call-ups and three call-ups from the Storm Chasers Dance and Cheer squad.

The Thunderbirds continually stay focused on the community by participating in community events such as the Read to Achieve Program as well as D Leagues Cares. In the past two seasons the Thunderbirds have worked 2,996.50 hours in the community, staying dedicated to Albuquerque and New Mexico.

The NBA Development League includes the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.),  Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles D-Fenders (Calif.), Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.). Expansion teams for the 2007-08 season have will include the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Ind.), Iowa Energy (IA), Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Texas) and Utah Flash (UT).

Established to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the D-League also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit D-LEAGUE.com.


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Thunderbirds Offer Internships
Various Opportunities for College Students Available

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., The defending NBA Development League Champion Albuquerque Thunderbirds announce that the administrative office is currently accepting resumes and cover letters for various internship positions for the 2006-07 season.

Interns will have an opportunity to participate in the areas of: basketball operations; marketing; graphic design; community relations; and media and public relations. They will also participate in Thunderbirds activities around the Albuquerque region. Internships are non-paid but college credits, based upon which college requirements, is available.

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to, Thunderbirds Internship Program, Attn: Sean McLaughlin,111 Lomas Blvd. NW Suite 240, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or can fax resumes to (505) 268-2752, please no phone calls.

The Thunderbirds season kicks off at home on November 24 against Dennis Johnson and his Austin Toros with a 7:00 p.m. tip off.  Thunderbirds 200607 season tickets are already on sale and can be purchased at abqtbirds.com or at the Thunderbirds front office. For premium or group seating call the Thunderbirds office at (505) 265-DUNK.

The D-League continues to develop talent from across all disciplines for the NBAs 30 teams and the entire NBA umbrella. This season, 19 NBA teams assigned 29 players to D-League affiliates. There were also 18 GATORADE Call-Ups from the D-League to the NBA. Additionally, every referee hired by the NBA since 2002 has worked in the D-League, while coaches, athletic trainers and front office executives are also being developed.

The NBA D-League is composed of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds (N.M.), Anaheim Arsenal (Calif.), Arkansas RimRockers (Little Rock), Austin Toros (Texas), Bakersfield Jam (Calif.), Colorado 14ers (Broomfield), Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, N.D.), Fort Worth Flyers (Texas), Idaho Stampede (Boise), Los Angeles, Sioux Falls Skyforce (S.D.) and Tulsa 66ers (Okla.).

Designed to help grow the sport of basketball both domestically and internationally, the league also offers fun, family entertainment at affordable prices. For additional information on the NBA Development League, visit NBADLEAGUE.com.

For more information about the Albuquerque Thunderbirds call (505) 265-DUNK or log on to www.abqtbirds.com. 

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