National Basketball Association Cheerleading
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league with teams in the United States and Canada. Each team has a squad of cheerleaders that are usually involved in charity work, fundraisers, and modeling.[1]
Teams [edit]
Notable NBA cheerleaders [edit]
Atlanta Hawks [edit]
- Briana Blair (2005–09) -adult actress
- Kaylin Reque (2008–11) -Miss Georgia USA 2011
- Laurie Flynn -wife of Matt Schaub
Chicago Bulls [edit]
- Ashley Bond (2007–present) -Miss Illinois USA 2009
- Shanon Lersch (2004–09) -Miss Illinois USA 2008
Dallas Mavericks [edit]
- Kandi Harris (2004–05) -fiancee of Hunter Mahan[31]
- Jill Marie Jones -actress, plays Toni On Girlfriends
Denver Nuggets [edit]
- Lindsey Kovacevich (2005–07) -anchor and reporter of KVAL-TV
Detroit Pistons [edit]
- Heather Zara -traffic reporter of WDIV-TV
Golden State Warriors [edit]
- Bonnie-Jill Laflin (1992–94) -model, actress, television personality
Houston Rockets [edit]
- Natalie Alvarado (1997–04) -singer and dance team director of the Minnesota Timberwolves
Indiana Pacers [edit]
- Angela Sparrow (2006–07) -Miss Illinois USA 2011
Los Angeles Lakers [edit]
- Paula Abdul (1980s) -singer, dancer, choreographer, television personality
- Tina Landon (1980s) -dancer, choreographer
- Emily Harper (2000–03) -actress
- Sandra Colton (2002–03) - dancer, author
- Moon Bloodgood -model, actress
- Vanessa Curry -singer
Los Angeles Clippers [edit]
- Eve Torres (2006–07) -current WWE Diva
Miami Heat [edit]
- Jessica Sutta (1999–02) -singer, dancer, actress, former Pussycat Doll
- Trista Rehn (2000–02) -contestant on The Bachelor Season 1
- Jenni Croft (2005–06) -contestant on The Bachelor Season 11
- Layla El (2004–06) -model, dancer, actress, current WWE Diva
- Hennely Jimenez (2006–07) -Actress 200 mph
- Kristina Akra -reporter for Fox Sports South
Milwaukee Bucks [edit]
- Tanya Fischer (2003–04) -Actress of The Defenders
Minnesota Timberwolves [edit]
New Jersey Nets [edit]
- Denise Garvey (1999–00) -former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New York Knicks dancer, director of the NY Jets Flight Crew
New Orleans Hornets [edit]
- Dawn Richard -singer, dancer, former member of Danity Kane
New York Knicks [edit]
- Heather Van Arsdel (1998–05) -WPTZ news anchor
- Denise Garvey (2001–05) -former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New Jersey Nets dancer, director of the NY Jets Flight Crew
- Asia Nitollano (2006–07) -singer, dancer, former Pussycat Doll
- Amanda Grace (2008) -director of the New Jersey Devils Ice Dancers
- Sarah Mitchell -dancer, actress
Oklahoma City Thunder [edit]
- Kimberly Sullivan (2008–09) -contestant on The Bachelor Season 14
- Ali Dudek -singer (during the team's Seattle days)[32]
Orlando Magic [edit]
- Megan Clementi (2003–08) -Miss Florida USA 2010
- Trinity McCray -WWE wrester
Philadelphia 76ers [edit]
- Amber-Joi Watkins (2005–07) -Miss Pennsylvania USA 2011
Phoenix Suns [edit]
- Brittany Bell (2006–09) -Miss Arizona USA 2010
- Jenni Croft (2006–09) -contestant on The Bachelor Season 11
- Tiffany Dunn -singer
Portland Trail Blazers [edit]
- Caysie Torrey (1997–98) -dancer, actress, clothing model
- Shannon Bex (1999–04) -singer, dancer, former member of Danity Kane
Sacramento Kings [edit]
- Vanessa Born (2001–03) -actress
- Aubrey Aquino -TV reporter and host[33]
Toronto Raptors [edit]
- Nikki Grant (2007–09) -actress
Utah Jazz [edit]
- Tiffany Coyne (2000–02) -Co-host/Model on Let's Make A Deal on CBS
- Jessica Sanchez -morning traffic reporter of WKMG-TV
Vancouver Grizzlies [edit]
- Stacey Tookey -dancer, choreographer
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ a b NBA Dance Teams, I Love This Game, Manlyweb.com
- ^ Atlanta Hawks Dance Team | Main Page | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE ATLANTA HAWKS
- ^ BLAZERS: Blazer Dancers
- ^ Game Night Entertainment | Celtics.com - The official website of the Boston Celtics
- ^ Brooklynettes
- ^ BOBCATS: 2005–06 Charlotte Bobcats Dance Team
- ^ Chicago Luvabulls | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE CHICAGO BULLS
- ^ Meet The 2005–06 Cavalier Girls | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
- ^ mavericks dancers | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE DALLAS MAVERICKS
- ^ NUGGETS: 2009–10 Nuggets Dancers
- ^ Automotion | The Official Site Of The Detroit Pistons
- ^ WARRIORS: Warrior Girls 2005–06
- ^ http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/dance/dance-index.html
- ^ ROCKETS: 2007–2008 Rockets Power Dancers
- ^ Pacemates Home | The Official Site Of The Indiana Pacers
- ^ Knicks City Dancers - Home
- ^ CLIPPERS: Los Angeles Clippers Spirit Dance Team
- ^ Meet the 2005–06 Laker Girls | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS
- ^ MAGIC: 2011–12 Orlando Magic Dancers
- ^ HEAT: Miami HEAT Dancers
- ^ BUCKS: Energee!
- ^ PELICANS: Final Honeybee Team Members Voting
- ^ Oklahoma City Thunder | Thunder Girls
- ^ 2011–2012 Silver Dancers | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS
- ^ SIXERS: 2011–12 Sixers Dancers
- ^ SUNS: Phoenix Suns Dance Team
- ^ KINGS: Kings Royal Court Dancers
- ^ RAPTORS:
2005–06 Raptors Dance Pak! - ^ Jazz: Dance | The Official Site Of The Utah Jazz
- ^ Wizard Girls | The Official Site of the Wizard Girls
- ^ Up & Down: It's good to be Hunter ... Mahan, that is - Golf, PGA Tour - CBSSports.com PGA, News, Leaderboard Scores, Schedule and Stats
- ^ Ali Dee - Home
- ^ Aubrey Up Close
External links [edit]
|
||||||||||||||
