Month: February 2017

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Sevens Sign Derrick Byars

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It was announced Monday that the Delaware 87ers acquired forward Derrick Byars. Byars was selected by the Portland Trailblazers with the 42nd pick in the 2007 draft, where  his rights were traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on the same night. Byars did not log any minutes for the 76ers and was waived on October 22, 2007. The 6ft, 7 inch forward then bounced around in summer leagues with the New Orleans Hornets and Orlando Magic in 2008. In September of 2o08, Byars was signed by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the preseason and registered  4.1 points and 14.8 minutes per game … Continue reading Sevens Sign Derrick Byars

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Roy Jones Jr. Takes Down Bobby Gunn Becomes WBF Cruiserweight Champion

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On Friday night there was a battle brewing at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE. The battle was between Roy Jones Jr.(65-9, 47 KOs) and Bobby Gunn (21-7-1, 18 KOs). This was a one sided fight as the veteran boxer Jones Jr. had his way with the bare-knuckle champion Gunn most of the night. Jones Jr. used his quickness to pick apart his opponent with fast but controlled forceful jabs in the early rounds. The veteran boxer was having so much fun that he was getting the crowd into his easy win. Then in the seventh round, … Continue reading Roy Jones Jr. Takes Down Bobby Gunn Becomes WBF Cruiserweight Champion

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Sevens Acquire Three-Time Dunk Champion Nate Robinson

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The Delaware 87ers announced Wednesday that they have acquired NBA veteran and three-time NBA slam dunk champion Nate Robinson. Robinson played ten seasons in the NBA with several teams including  New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans.The 5ft 9 and 180 pound veteran averaged 11 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists,  and 1 steal in his ten years in the NBA. Robinson won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2006,2009 and 2010 as a member of the New York Knicks. The veteran guard recently played for  Hapoel … Continue reading Sevens Acquire Three-Time Dunk Champion Nate Robinson

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Sevens Dionte Christmas To Miss Remainder Of The Season Due to Ruptured Achillies

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On a day where there were so many highs that included the Education Day game, Sevens setting a new attendance record with 4,104 fans and giving over 3,000 kids books at Tuesday’s game but there was also a low. During the game the Sevens were dealt a huge blow when Dionte Christmas went down with an injury and had to exit the game. Christmas suffered a right Achilles tendon rupture during the game vs the Northern Arizona Suns, according to Sevens General Manager Brandon Williams. “After consultation with our team physician, Dr. Joseph Mesa, it was determined that Dionte Christmas … Continue reading Sevens Dionte Christmas To Miss Remainder Of The Season Due to Ruptured Achillies

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Sevens Shawn Long Named To NBA D-League All Star Game

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The NBA D-League All Stars were announced Monday and one Delaware 87er earned that honor. The lucky honor went to Center Shawn Long, which is not surprising because he is averaging a double-double on the season. Long is averaging 20.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 blocks per game this season. The double-double machine is ranked 3rd in rebounding, 11th in scoring and 12th in blocking average. The Louisiana Lafayette alum had his best game on January 6th, where scored a career high 45 points and 14 rebounds in a win vs Erie BayHawks. The week before the Christmas break, … Continue reading Sevens Shawn Long Named To NBA D-League All Star Game