National Basketball Association Cheerleading
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National Basketball Association Cheerleading, or simply NBA Cheerleading, is a professional cheerleading
league in Canada
and the United States
that supports a professional basketball team. NBA Cheerleading is similar to MLB Cheerleading
, NFL Cheerleading, NHL Ice Dancers
, MLS Cheerleading
and Canadian Football League Cheerleading
, which are also a professional cheerleading leagues, in that they not only compete on their own but also support a men's sports team. NBA Cheerleaders also are usually involved in charity work, fundraisers, and modeling
. NBA Cheerleaders are also well known for their fashionable uniforms and costumes.
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
league in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
that supports a professional basketball team. NBA Cheerleading is similar to MLB Cheerleading
MLB Cheerleading
Major League Baseball Cheerleading, or simply MLB Cheerleading, is a professional cheerleading league in the United States that supports a professional baseball team...
, NFL Cheerleading, NHL Ice Dancers
NHL Ice Dancers
National Hockey League Ice Dancers, or simply NHL Ice Dancers, is a professional cheerleading league in the United States and Canada that supports a professional hockey team...
, MLS Cheerleading
MLS Cheerleading
Major League Soccer Cheerleading, or simply MLS Cheerleading, is a professional cheerleading league in the United States that supports a professional soccer team...
and Canadian Football League Cheerleading
Canadian Football League Cheerleading
Canadian Football League Cheerleading, or CFL Cheerleading, is a professional cheerleading league that follows and supports teams from the Canadian Football League. Cheerleaders in this league must excel in gymnastics and dance...
, which are also a professional cheerleading leagues, in that they not only compete on their own but also support a men's sports team. NBA Cheerleaders also are usually involved in charity work, fundraisers, and modeling
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. NBA Cheerleaders are also well known for their fashionable uniforms and costumes.
Teams
| Name | NBA Team |
|---|---|
| A-Town Dancers | Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:... |
| Blazer Dancers | Portland Trail Blazers Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the... |
| Celtics Dancers and Green Team | Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... |
| Charlotte Lady Cats | Charlotte Bobcats Charlotte Bobcats The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA... |
| Chicago Luvabulls | Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center... |
| Cavalier Girls | Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team... |
| Mavs Dancers | Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011... |
| Nuggets Dancers | Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams... |
| Automotion | Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where... |
| Warrior Girls | Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
| Grizzlies Dance Team | Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's... |
| Power Dancers | Houston Rockets Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being... |
| Pacemates | Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
| Knicks City Dancers | New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
| Spirit Dance Team | Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
| Laker Girls Laker Girls The Laker Girls are an all-female National Basketball Association Cheerleading squad that performs and supports the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team in home matches.They also perform at many other events and venues.... |
Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
| Magic Dancers | Orlando Magic Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy... |
| HEAT Dancers | Miami Heat Miami Heat The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami... |
| Energee | Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center.... |
| Nets Dancers | New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
| Honeybees | New Orleans Hornets |
| Thunder Girls | Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena.... |
| Silver Dancers | San Antonio Spurs San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association .... |
| Sixers Dancers | Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA... |
| Suns Dancers | Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US... |
| Timberwolves Dance Team | Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor... |
| Kings Royal Court Dancers | Sacramento Kings Sacramento Kings The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
| Dance Pak | Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion... |
| Jazz Dancers | Utah Jazz Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
| Wizard Girls | Washington Wizards Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... |
Atlanta Hawks
- Briana BlairBriana BlairBriana Blair is the stage name of a retired American pornographic actress and nude model.-Life and career:Briana Blair was born on June 24, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia....
(2005–09) -adult actress - Kaylin Reque (2008–11) -Miss Georgia USAMiss Georgia USAThe Miss Georgia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Georgia in the Miss USA pageant.Historically, Georgia has been the eleventh most successful state at Miss USA and has performed in more recent years, placing eighth on the table of most successful states...
2011 - Laurie Flynn -wife of Matt SchaubMatt SchaubMatthew Rutledge Schaub is the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.-College career:...
Chicago Bulls
- Ashley Bond (2007–present) -Miss Illinois USAMiss Illinois USAThe Miss Illinois USA pageant is a competition that selects the representative for the state Illinois in the Miss USA pageant.Illinois is one of the most successful states in the competition. It is one of only four states to have won four or more Miss USA titles and one of only three states to...
2009 - Shanon Lersch (2004–09) -Miss Illinois USAMiss Illinois USAThe Miss Illinois USA pageant is a competition that selects the representative for the state Illinois in the Miss USA pageant.Illinois is one of the most successful states in the competition. It is one of only four states to have won four or more Miss USA titles and one of only three states to...
2008
Dallas Mavericks
- Kandi Harris (2004–05) -fiancee of Hunter MahanHunter MahanHunter Myles Mahan is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.-Amateur career:Mahan was born in Orange, California. He had a successful amateur career, winning the 1999 5A Texas State High School Golf Championship while attending McKinney High School and the 1999 U.S. Junior...
- Jill Marie JonesJill Marie JonesJill Marie Jones is an African-American actress. She is best known for her role as realtor Toni Childs on the UPN/CW sitcom Girlfriends.-Biography:...
-actress, plays Toni On GirlfriendsGirlfriendsGirlfriends is an American comedy-drama sitcom that premiered on September 11, 2000, on UPN and aired on UPN's successor network, The CW, before being cancelled in 2008...
Golden State Warriors
- Bonnie-Jill LaflinBonnie-Jill LaflinBonnie-Jill Laflin is an American model, actress, television personality, and member of the Los Angeles Lakers front office.Laflin first gained public attention as a cheerleader with the Golden State Warriors of the NBA...
(1992–94) -model, actress, television personality
Houston Rockets
- Natalie AlvaradoNatalie (singer)Natalie Nicole Alvarado , better known simply as Natalie, is a Mexican-American R&B singer/songwriter.-Biography:After her high school years, she chose to study criminal justice after giving up her dreams of being a singer....
(1997–04) -singer and dance team director of the Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota TimberwolvesThe Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
Los Angeles Lakers
- Paula AbdulPaula AbdulPaula Julie Abdul is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality.In the 1980s, Abdul rose from cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers to highly sought-after choreographer at the height of the music video era before scoring a string of pop music-R&B hits...
(1980s) -singer, dancer, choreographer, television personality - Tina LandonTina LandonTina Landon is an award-winning Mexican-American choreographer based in Los Angeles who has worked with Prince, Anastacia, Mýa, Pink, Jay-Z, Marc Anthony, Kristi Yamaguchi, Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Pussycat Dolls, Tina...
(1980s) -dancer, choreographer - Emily HarperEmily HarperEmily Harper is an American actress.Harper portrayed Fancy Crane on the soap opera Passions from 2005 to 2008. She was introduced as the potential love interest of Noah Bennett . This was Harper's first regular role as an actress on a TV series...
(2000–03) -actress - Sandra ColtonSandra ColtonSandra Lynn Colton is an American dancer, singer and actress. Born in Des Moines, Iowa and raised in Millbrae, California and later in Las Vegas, Nevada, she is the youngest of two sisters. First performing at age three, Sandra later became known as part of the tap dance duo, Colton and Colton...
(2002–03) - dancer, author - Moon BloodgoodMoon BloodgoodKorinna Moon Bloodgood is an American actress and model. She starred as "Lt. Blair Williams" in the film Terminator Salvation alongside Christian Bale and Sam Worthington. Bloodgood previously starred in the films Eight Below and Pathfinder.-Early life:Bloodgood was born in Anaheim, California...
-model, actress - Vanessa Curry -singer
Miami Heat
- Layla ElLayla ElLayla El is an English dancer, model and professional wrestler of Moroccan and Spanish descent. She is employed by WWE as a WWE Diva and appears on the SmackDown brand as Layla...
(2005–06) -model, dancer, actress, current WWE DivaWWE DivaDiva is a term used by World Wrestling Entertainment , an American professional wrestling promotion, to refer to its female talent. The term is applied to women who appear as wrestlers, managers or valets, backstage interviewers, or ring announcers.... - Kristina Akra -reporter for Fox Sports South
- Hennely Jimenez -Actress 200 mph200 mph200 mph is an auto racing action film by The Asylum, released direct-to-DVD April 26, 2011. It is a mockbuster of the 2011 Universal Pictures film Fast Five.-Plot:...
- Jenni Croft -contestant on The Bachelor Season 11The Bachelor (Season 11)The Bachelor 11 is the 11th season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The season premiere aired on September 24, 2007. The show features the bachelor, Stephen Bradley Womack, courting 25 women...
- Jessica SuttaJessica SuttaJessica Lynn Sutta is an American dancer, showgirl, singer, recording artist, model, and actress. She is best known as a member of the American pop girl group and dance ensemble, the Pussycat Dolls. She left the group in January 2010 to embark her solo career. She is currently finishing up her...
-singer, dancer, actress, former Pussycat Doll - Trista Rehn -contestant on The Bachelor
Milwaukee Bucks
- Tanya FischerTanya FischerTanya Fischer is an American actress best known for her role as Zoey Waters on the crime-lawyer series The Defenders.- Career :...
-Actress of The DefendersThe Defenders (2010 TV series)The Defenders is a 2010 American legal comedy-drama that was ordered to series by CBS for the 2010–11 television season. The series originally ran from September 22, 2010 to March 11, 2011....
New Jersey Nets
- Denise Garvey - former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New York KnicksNew York KnicksThe New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
dancer, director of the NY Jets Flight CrewJets Flight CrewThe Jets Flight Crew is a professional cheerleading squad for the New York Jets of the National Football League. The group was established in 2006 as the Jets Flag Crew, composed of six female flag carriers. In 2007, the group expanded and was appropriately renamed the Jets Flight Crew...
New Orleans Hornets
- Dawn Richard -singer, dancer, former member of Danity KaneDanity KaneDanity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea...
New York Knicks
- Amanda Grace (2008) -director of the New Jersey DevilsNew Jersey DevilsThe New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
Ice Dancers - Denise Garvey -former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New Jersey NetsNew Jersey NetsThe New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
dancer, director of the NY Jets Flight CrewJets Flight CrewThe Jets Flight Crew is a professional cheerleading squad for the New York Jets of the National Football League. The group was established in 2006 as the Jets Flag Crew, composed of six female flag carriers. In 2007, the group expanded and was appropriately renamed the Jets Flight Crew... - Sarah Mitchell -dancer, actress
- Asia NitollanoAsia NitollanoAsia Nitollano is an American singer, dancer, model and cheerleader. After winning the television series Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll, Nitollano became a member of the Pussycat Dolls, only to leave a few months later to pursue a solo career.-Early life:Nitollano was born...
-singer, dancer, former Pussycat Doll
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Ali Dudek -singer (during the team's Seattle days)
- Kimberly Sullivan (2008–09) -contestant on The Bachelor Season 14The Bachelor: On the Wings of LoveThe Bachelor: On the Wings of Love is the 14th season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The season premiere aired on January 4, 2010. The show features a previous contestant from The Bachelorette, Jake Pavelka, courting 25 women...
Phoenix Suns
- Brittany Bell (2006–09) -Miss Arizona USAMiss Arizona USAThe Miss Arizona USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Arizona in the Miss USA pageant.In 2005 the rights to produce the Miss Arizona USA pageant were given to Casting Crown productions...
2010 - Jenni Croft -contestant on The Bachelor Season 11The Bachelor (Season 11)The Bachelor 11 is the 11th season of ABC reality television series The Bachelor. The season premiere aired on September 24, 2007. The show features the bachelor, Stephen Bradley Womack, courting 25 women...
- Tiffany Dunn -singer
Portland Trail Blazers
- Shannon BexShannon BexShannon Rae Bex is a singer, professional dancer, anda former member of the musical group Danity Kane.The group was founded by P. Diddy through the MTV reality television series Making the Band 3. Danity Kane's debut album debuted at #1 on August 22, 2006, as did their second album Welcome to the...
-singer, dancer, former member of Danity KaneDanity KaneDanity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea... - Caysie TorreyCaysie TorreyCaysie Lee Torrey is an American actress and dance team coach for Parkrose High School in Portland, Oregon. Her first role was in a children's production titled "Grandpa's Magical Toys" from the Wee Sing Video Series. She also was cast in the 2000 film "Going the Distance" where she portrayed a...
-dancer, actress, clothing model
Utah Jazz
- Jessica Sanchez -morning traffic reporter of WKMG-TVWKMG-TVWKMG-TV channel 6 is the CBS network affiliate for Central Florida . WKMG is licensed to Orlando and is owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc., a subsidiary of the Washington Post Company. The station refers to itself as "Local6". WKMG's transmitter is located in Bithlo, Florida...
- Tiffany Coyne - Model on Let's Make A Deal on CBS
External links
- Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers Official Site
- Boston Celtics Dancers Official Site
- Chalrlotte Bobcats Lady Cats Official Site
- Chicago Bulls Luvabulls Official Site
- Cleveland Cavaliers Cavalier Girls Official Site
- Dallas Mavericks Mavs Dancers Official Site
- Denver Nuggets Dancers Official Site
- Detroit Pistons Automotion Official Site
- Golden State Warrior Girls Official Site
- Houston Rockets Power Dancers Official Site
- Indiana Pacers Pacemates Official Site
- Los Angeles Clippers Spirit Dancers Official Site
- Los Angeles Lakers Laker Girls Official Site
- Memphis Grizzlies Grizz Girls Official Site
- Miami Heat HEAT Dancers Official Site
- Milwaukee Bucks Energee! Dancers Official Site
- Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers Official Site
- New Jersey Nets Dancers Official Site
- New Orleans Hornets Honeybees Dancers Official Site
- New York Knicks City Dancers Official Site
- Oklahoma City Thunder Girls Official Site
- Orlando Magic Dancers Official Site
- Philadelphia 76ers Sixers Dancers Official Site
- Phoenix Suns Dancers Official Site
- Portland Trail Blazers BlazerDancers Official Site
- Sacramento Kings Dancers Official Site
- San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers Official Site
- Toronto Raptors Dance Pak Official Site
- Utah Jazz Dancers Official Site
- Washington Wizards Wizard Girls Official Site