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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league with teams in the United States and Canada. Each team has a squad of dancers for cheerleading that are usually involved in dancing, charity work, fundraisers, and modeling.[1]
Teams
Notable NBA cheerleaders
Atlanta Hawks
- Deneen Graham (1994) – Miss North Carolina 1983
- Briana Blair (2005–09) – adult actress
- Kaylin Reque (2008–11) – Miss Georgia USA 2011
- Laurie Flynn – wife of Matt Schaub
Boston Celtics
- Michelle Leonardo (2013–present) -Miss New Jersey USA 2012
Chicago Bulls
- Shanon Lersch (2004–09) – Miss Illinois USA 2008
- Ashley Bond (2007–13) – Miss Illinois USA 2009
Dallas Mavericks
- Cindy Villarreal (1989–90) – choreographer
- Kandi Harris (2004–05) – fiancee of Hunter Mahan[31]
- Jill Marie Jones – actress, plays Toni on Girlfriends
Denver Nuggets
- Lindsey Kovacevich (2005–07) -anchor and reporter of KVAL-TV
Detroit Pistons
- Cassandra Ferguson – contestant on The Bachelor season 18
- Heather Zara – traffic reporter of WDIV-TV
Golden State Warriors
- Bonnie-Jill Laflin (1992–94) – model, actress, television personality
Houston Rockets
- Natalie Alvarado (1997–04) – singer and dance team director of the Minnesota Timberwolves
Indiana Pacers
- Angela Sparrow (2006–07) – Miss Illinois USA 2011
- Jocelyn Peck (2013–present) – wife of Stanley Havili
Los Angeles Lakers
- Paula Abdul (1980s) – singer, dancer, choreographer, television personality
- Tina Landon (1980s) – dancer, choreographer
- Emily Harper (2000–03) – actress
- Sandra Colton (2002–03) – dancer, author
- Taylour Paige (2010) – dancer, actress
- Leah Van Dale (2010–11) – WWE wrestler
- Natasha Martinez (2011–12) – Miss California USA 2015
- Moon Bloodgood – model, actress
- Vanessa Curry – singer
Los Angeles Clippers
- Eve Torres (2006–07) – former WWE Diva
- Jocelyn Peck (2010–12) – wife of Stanley Havili
Miami Heat
- 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, former WWE Diva
- Hennely Jimenez (2006–07) – Actress, starred in the film 200 mph
- Kristina Akra – reporter for Fox Sports South
Milwaukee Bucks
- Tanya Fischer (2003–04) – Actress of The Defenders
- Bishara Dorre (2008–11) – Miss Wisconsin USA 2014
Minnesota Timberwolves
New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets
- Denise Garvey (1999–00) – former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New York Knicks dancer, director of the New York Jets Flight Crew
New Orleans Hornets
- Dawn Richard – singer, dancer, former member of Danity Kane
New York Knicks
- Heather Van Arsdel (1998–05) – WPTZ news anchor
- Denise Garvey (2001–05) – former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New Jersey Nets dancer, director of the New York 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
- Kimberly Sullivan (2008–09) – contestant on The Bachelor season 14
- Ali Dudek – singer (during the team's Seattle days)[32]
Orlando Magic
- Megan Clementi (2003–08) – Miss Florida USA 2010
- Trinity McCray – WWE wrestler
- Sandy Fox (1988–91) – Voice actress
Philadelphia 76ers
- Amber-Joi Watkins (2005–07) – Miss Pennsylvania USA 2011
Phoenix Suns
- Brittany Bell (2006–09) – Miss Arizona USA 2010
- Jenni Croft (2006–09) – contestant on The Bachelor season 11
- Kat Hurd (2013–present) – contestant on The Bachelor season 18
- Tiffany Dunn – singer
Portland Trail Blazers
- Caysie Torrey (1997–98) – dancer, actress, clothing model
- Shannon Bex (1999–04) – singer, dancer, former member of Danity Kane
Sacramento Kings
- Vanessa Born (2001–03) – actress
- Aubrey Aquino – TV reporter and host[33]
Toronto Raptors
- Nikki Grant (2007–09) – actress
Utah Jazz
- Tiffany Coyne (2000–02) – Co-host and model on Let's Make a Deal on CBS
- Jocelyn Peck (2007–10) – wife of Stanley Havili
- Jessica Sanchez – morning traffic reporter of WKMG-TV
Vancouver Grizzlies
- Stacey Tookey – dancer, choreographer
See also
References
- ^ 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
- ^ Honeybees
- ^ 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 Dance Team
- ^ 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
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