Fort Worth Flyers
| Fort Worth Flyers | |
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| Founded | 2005 |
| Folded | 2007 |
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| History | Fort Worth Flyers 2005–06 |
| Arena | Fort Worth Convention Center |
| City | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Team colors | Light blue, Navy blue, and Brown |
| Head coach | Sidney Moncrief |
| Owner | David Kahn Southwest Basketball, LLC |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division / Conference titles | 1 (2005-06) |
| Affiliations | Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers |
| Website | {{{website}}} |
The Fort Worth Flyers is the name of a now defunct team of the NBA Development League minor league basketball expansion team based in Fort Worth, Texas. They began play in the 2005-06 season. The decision was made by the NBADL to not operate this team for the 2007-08 season.
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[edit] Franchise history
The team began play in 2005-06 as an expansion franchise. They were the D-League's regular season champions, finishing 28-20. However, they lost the Championship game to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds by a score of 119-108.
The following season, they finished in third place in the Eastern Division with a 29-21 record, losing the Eastern Division semifinal game to the Sioux Falls Skyforce 128-105.
The team didn't return to Fort Worth for 2007-08, as they were not able to make a profit. There is some talk of the Flyers moving to Reno, Nevada, and of the D-League placing another team in Fort Worth, citing their close proximity to the Dallas Mavericks. [1] However, this probably won't happen now that the Texas Legends, based in Frisco, are the sole affiliate for the Dallas Mavericks.
[edit] Logo design
A blue capital "F" reminiscent of a biplane over a basketball. The logo is also slightly similar to an alternate logo of the Philadelphia Flyers. The only number currently retired (#11) is that of Jose Juan Barea for his back-to-back 40 point games.
[edit] Season By Season
| Season | Division | Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||
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| Finish | Wins | Losses | Pct. | ||||||
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| 2005–06 | 1st | 28 | 20 | .583 | Won Semifinals (Roanoke) 87-78 Lost D-League Finals (Albuquerque) 119-108 |
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| 2006–07 | Eastern | 3rd | 29 | 21 | .580 | Lost Semifinals (Sioux Falls) 128-105 | |||
| Regular Season Record | 57 | 41 | .582 | 2005–2007 | |||||
| Playoff Record | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2005–2007 | |||||
[edit] Notable Players
- Jamario Moon - a Forward for the Los Angeles Clippers
- Kelenna Azubuike - a Guard for the New York Knicks
- Jose Juan Barea - a Guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Ime Udoka - a Forward. He is currently an NBA free agent
- Martell Webster - a Guard-Forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Maurice Ager - a Guard for the Maine Red Claws
- Pops Mensah-Bonsu - a Forward-Center for the New Orleans Hornets
- Luke Schenscher - a Center for the Townsville Crocodiles
- Bobby Jones - a Guard-Forward for the Teramo Basket
- Louis Williams - a Guard for the Philadelphia 76ers
- Jeremy Richardson - a Forward for the Valencia BC
[edit] Affiliates
- Charlotte Bobcats (2006–2007)
- Dallas Mavericks (2005–2007)
- Golden State Warriors (2005–2006)
- Los Angeles Lakers (2005–2006)
- Philadelphia 76ers (2006–2007)
- Portland Trail Blazers (2005–2006)
[edit] External links
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