Tee Foster – #21

Thunder D2 Guard / Forward Class 3.5 When did you start playing wheelchair basketball?  1994 What part of wheelchair basketball do you enjoy the most?  Being able to help others get better Who is your favorite basketball player of all-time?  Julius Erving ( Doctor “J”) How would you describe yourself, in three words?  Dependable, Competitive and…

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Sam Ballard – #00

Thunder D2 Center Class 2.0 When did you start playing wheelchair basketball?  2014 What part of wheelchair basketball do you enjoy most?  Competition Who is your favorite basketball player of all-time?  Michael Jordan How would you describe yourself, in three words?  Competitive, Smart, Hardworking What is your disability or injury?  Paraplegic L1-L2 What are some…

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Francisco Gamez (Cisco) – #10

Thunder D2 Small Forward Class 2.5 When did you start playing wheelchair basketball?  2010 What part of wheelchair basketball do you enjoy the most?  friendship, competitiveness , exercise Who is your favorite basketball player of all-time?  Michael Jordan How would you describe yourself, in three words?  strong, patient , friendly What is your favorite pre-game song? …

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Kevin H. Bailey – #43

Coach Thunder D2 Point Forward Class 1.0 When did you start playing wheelchair basketball?  1997 What part of wheelchair basketball do you enjoy most?  The camaraderie and being part of a team Who is your favorite basketball player of all-time?  Magic Johnson How would you describe yourself, in three words?  Persistent, Consistent, Sincere What is…

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J. Michael Atkins – #20

Team Founder  and Assistant Coach Thunder D2 Guard/Forward Class 2.0 When did you start playing wheelchair basketball?  1992-93 Who is your favorite basketball player of all-time?  Dr. J and Kevin Durant How would you describe yourself, in three words?  Dependable, Active, Fun What is your favorite pre-game song?  Thunder What is your disability or injury? …

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Akeem Hassell – # 4

Thunder D2 Class 3.5 Combo Guard When did you start playing wheelchair basketball?  At the age of 9 What part of wheelchair basketball do you enjoy the most?  The fast pace Who is your favorite basketball player of all-time?  Allen Iverson How would you describe yourself, in three words?  Carefree, crazy and cool What is…

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Chris Riviera – #5

Assistant Coach Thunder D2 Class 1.0 Point Guard When did you start playing wheelchair basketball? 2003 What part of wheelchair basketball do you enjoy most?  Fellowship with teammates Who is your favorite basketball player of all-time?  Jason Kidd How would you describe yourself, in three words?  Faithful, coachable, leader What is your favorite pre-game song?  All…

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