2006 ABA All-Star Game
Encyclopedia
The 2006 American Basketball Association All-Star Game was held in Sunrise, Florida
at the 20,737 seat BankAtlantic Center
on February 11, 2006. East defeated West, 129-127. Armen Gilliam
was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Prior to the game, Randy Gill
won the 3-Point Shootout, and Ray Cunningham won the Slam Dunk Contest.
The East team was coached by Greg Graham
of the Indiana Alley Cats
, while the West team was coached by Gary Grant
of the SoCal Legends
.
West-
Sunrise, Florida
-Overview:Sunrise is a city in southwestern Broward County, Florida, United States. It was incorporated in 1961 by Norman Johnson – a developer whose World Famous Upside-Down House attracted buyers to what was then a remote area...
at the 20,737 seat BankAtlantic Center
BankAtlantic Center
The BankAtlantic Center is an indoor arena located in Sunrise, Florida, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and adjacent to the popular Sawgrass Mills Mall.The arena features 70 suites & 2,623 club seats.The arena is directly accessible from the Sawgrass Expressway...
on February 11, 2006. East defeated West, 129-127. Armen Gilliam
Armen Gilliam
Armen Louis Gilliam nicknamed "The Hammer", was an American professional basketball player who played 13 years in the National Basketball Association from 1987–2000. He also played one season for the Pittsburgh Xplosion of the American Basketball Association...
was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Prior to the game, Randy Gill
Randy Gill
Randy Gill is an R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, and advocate for R&B music. He is a member of the successful mid-1990s R&B group II D Extreme, which includes the members D'Extra Wiley, Jermaine Mickey, and rapper Sage Lee....
won the 3-Point Shootout, and Ray Cunningham won the Slam Dunk Contest.
The East team was coached by Greg Graham
Greg Graham
Gregory Lawrence Graham is a retired American professional basketball player....
of the Indiana Alley Cats
Indiana Alley Cats
The Indiana Alley Cats was a member of the Continental Basketball Association . They are based in Anderson, Indiana and formerly played at Anderson High School Wigwam. The team was formerly a part of the American Basketball Association.-2005-2006:...
, while the West team was coached by Gary Grant
Gary Grant
Gary Grant is a retired American professional basketball player at the point guard position in the NBA.Gary "The General" Grant played for Canton McKinley High School and collegiately at the University of Michigan....
of the SoCal Legends
SoCal Legends
The Southern California Legends, known commonly as the SoCal Legends, were a team in the Continental Basketball Association.The Legends are owned and coached by former NBA player Gary Grant. They played their home games at Azusa Pacific University's Felix Events Center...
.
All-Star Teams
East-- Tim HardawayTim HardawayTimothy Duane "Tim" Hardaway is a retired American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and who in his prime was one of the league's best point guards...
, Florida Pit Bulls - Chandler Thompson, Indiana Alley CatsIndiana Alley CatsThe Indiana Alley Cats was a member of the Continental Basketball Association . They are based in Anderson, Indiana and formerly played at Anderson High School Wigwam. The team was formerly a part of the American Basketball Association.-2005-2006:...
- Chris CarrawellChris CarrawellChris Carrawell is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2nd round of the 2000 NBA Draft. Carrawell attended high school at Cardinal Ritter College Prep and played collegiately at Duke University.-External links:**...
, Rochester RazorsharksRochester RazorsharksThe Rochester Razorsharks are a professional basketball team based in Rochester, New York. They are members of the Premier Basketball League and play their home games at the Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester. The Razorsharks were founded in 2005 as a member of the American Basketball... - Armon Gilliam, Pittsburgh XplosionPittsburgh XplosionThe Pittsburgh Xplosion was a member of the Continental Basketball Association from 2006–2008. Founded in 2004 as the Pittsburgh Hard Hats as a member of the ABA, the team, following an ownership change, took the court as the Pennsylvania Pit Bulls. The team became the Xplosion in 2005, and joined...
- Lawrence MotenLawrence MotenLawrence Edward Moten is a retired American professional basketball player.Moten attended Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C. and the New Hampton School in New Hampton, New Hampshire before playing his college ball at Syracuse University...
, Maryland NighthawksMaryland NighthawksThe Washington GreenHawks were a team of the Atlantic Coast Professional Basketball League based in Washington, D.C.. As the Maryland Nighthawks they were formerly part of the American Basketball Association and a founding member of the Premier Basketball League , in which they later played as... - Tim Winn, Buffalo Rapids
- Manix Auriantal, Montreal MatrixMontreal MatrixThe Montreal Matrix were an American Basketball Association team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The team's first season was in 2005–06 and their home court was the Centre Pierre Charbonneau. The team was known as the Montreal Royal during the 2007–08 season, before returning to its original...
- Kaz Nakagawa, Tampa Bay Strong DogsTampa Bay Strong DogsThe Tampa Bay Strong Dogs were an American Basketball Association team based in Tampa, Florida. The team began play in the fall of 2004 as the Harlem Strong Dogs. They finished in 4th place in the blue division with a 14-6 record. They lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Kentucky...
- Jamal Staten, Toledo IceToledo IceThe Toledo Royal Knights were a team in the American Basketball Association in Toledo, Ohio.The team was known as the Toledo Ice before a December 2006 change of ownership.The team cancelled the rest of their season because of lack of funding....
- Derrick Russell, Birmingham MagiciansBirmingham MagiciansThe Birmingham Magicians were a team in the American Basketball Association playing in Birmingham, Alabama. The team went 6-14 during their inaugural 2005-06 season. Despite reports of returning to the league in 2007-08, the team is not listed on the ABA's 07-08 schedule....
- Cedric McGinnis, Atlanta VisionAtlanta VisionThe Atlanta Vision is an American Basketball Association team based in Atlanta. The team began play in the fall of 2004. They finished the 2005 season with a 7-14 record. They missed the playoffs. However, in the 2005-06 season, they finished 23-7, good for first place in the Barnes-Malone...
- Ray Cunningham, Maryland NighthawksMaryland NighthawksThe Washington GreenHawks were a team of the Atlantic Coast Professional Basketball League based in Washington, D.C.. As the Maryland Nighthawks they were formerly part of the American Basketball Association and a founding member of the Premier Basketball League , in which they later played as...
- Shawn Fountain, Indiana Alley CatsIndiana Alley CatsThe Indiana Alley Cats was a member of the Continental Basketball Association . They are based in Anderson, Indiana and formerly played at Anderson High School Wigwam. The team was formerly a part of the American Basketball Association.-2005-2006:...
- Terence Shelman, Florida Pit Bulls
West-
- Sun Yue, Beijing Aoshen OlympianBeijing OlympiansBeijing Aoshen Olympians or Beijing Olympians or Beijing Aoshen are a professional basketball team that formerly played in the Chinese Basketball Association and now play in the West Coast Pro Basketball League. They have also played in the American Basketball Association. Some sources refer to...
- Tim EllisTim EllisTim Ellis is an Australian performer, author and lecturer in the world of magic and illusion.-Biography:Ellis began performing magic at the age of 9 after his grandfather gave him a magic set as a gift. At the age of 14 he was the youngest magician ever admitted to The Magic Circle of Victoria and...
, Tacoma NavigatorsTacoma NavigatorsThe Tacoma Navigators, owned by Michael Tuckman, are a defunct team in the American Basketball Association. The Navigators made it to the playoffs in their first and only season only to forfeit their first round game in Newark, NJ. The team was coached by former Seattle Supersonics player Vincent... - Caleb Gervin, Bellingham SlamBellingham SlamThe Bellingham Slam is a professional basketball team that plays in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the American Basketball Association. They were originally expected to play in Everett, Washington, but were relocated to Bellingham, Washington under the ownership of...
- Todd Okeson, San Jose Skyrockets
- Lamar Gayle, Carson BuzzCarson BuzzMaywood Buzz was a basketball team that played in both the American Basketball Association and the West Coast Pro Basketball League. They are based in Maywood, California, United States....
- William Funn, Gallup TalonsGallup TalonsThe Gallup Talons are an American Basketball Association team based in Gallup, New Mexico. The team began play in the fall of 2005, and was announced as a Native American team; however, the team released its last Native American player in January 2006...
- Rio Logan, Fresno Heatwave
- Huang Haibei, Beijing Aoshen OlympianBeijing OlympiansBeijing Aoshen Olympians or Beijing Olympians or Beijing Aoshen are a professional basketball team that formerly played in the Chinese Basketball Association and now play in the West Coast Pro Basketball League. They have also played in the American Basketball Association. Some sources refer to...
- Bernard McIntosh, Gallup TalonsGallup TalonsThe Gallup Talons are an American Basketball Association team based in Gallup, New Mexico. The team began play in the fall of 2005, and was announced as a Native American team; however, the team released its last Native American player in January 2006...
- Jason SmithJason Smith (American basketball player)Jason Victor Smith is an American professional basketball player, currently playing power forward for the National Basketball Association's New Orleans Hornets. Smith prepped at Platte Valley High School in Colorado, where he was a two-time state player of the year...
, San Jose Skyrockets - Jimmy Miggins, SoCal LegendsSoCal LegendsThe Southern California Legends, known commonly as the SoCal Legends, were a team in the Continental Basketball Association.The Legends are owned and coached by former NBA player Gary Grant. They played their home games at Azusa Pacific University's Felix Events Center...
- Will Burr, Los Angeles AftershockLos Angeles AftershockThe Los Angeles Aftershock were a team in the American Basketball Association. The team took over for the Los Angeles Stars, whose only season was in 2004–2005...
- Kenny BrunnerKenny BrunnerKenny Brunner , better known by his nickname "Bad Santa", is an American professional basketball player. He is 5'11", 185-pound guard and hails from Compton, California...
, SoCal LegendsSoCal LegendsThe Southern California Legends, known commonly as the SoCal Legends, were a team in the Continental Basketball Association.The Legends are owned and coached by former NBA player Gary Grant. They played their home games at Azusa Pacific University's Felix Events Center...
External links
- ABALive.com/AllStar - Official website of the 2006 ABA All-Star Game