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MWBL To Extend Offer To LeBron James |

The upstart MidWest Basketball League is excited to announce that they will be officially extending a contract offer to LeBron James. "With the start of the NBA Free Agency period", MWBL President Chip Rossetti said, "we decided to throw our hat in the ring in the LeBron James Sweepstakes." In this unpresidented move, the MWBL is extending Mr. James an "Open Contract". This deal would allow Mr. James to pick which MWBL team he would like to play for. It is believed that this is the first time that a League has offered a player this type of contract. |
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"We certainly believe that Mr. James is MWBL material", Rossetti continued. "There has been some talk about him going to Chicago. I assure you that our Chicago team, the Flights, would welcome him with open arms. We would just have to work out the particulars on the contract." "We would be thrilled to have LeBron come to our team," Chicago Flights Owner Kendrick Holmes said. "There is just something about him that I believe would make our team better. If he likes Chicago, I don't see any reason why he couldn't sign with the Flights." "We realize that we are competing with a lot of other teams for Mr. James's services", Rossetti said, "but we think that the appeal of Mr. James coming to a new league, just getting started, gives him a new and exciting challenge. We hope that he considers our offer." Unlike many others that are offering contracts, the MWBL has set an August first dealine for Mr. James to decide. If he chooses to accept the offer from the MWBL, he will then have until December 31st to decide what team he would like to report to, prior to the April 2011 MWBL tip off. "I guess we will see what happens", Rossetti continued. "I think we have just as good of a chance as anyone else." Continue check back to the MidWest Basketball League website for more details on this developing story. |
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MWBL Launches League Message Board |
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The MidWest Basketball League is excited to announce that they have launched an official message board for the league. "We realize that the internet is used for so much communication these days and we wanted to give our fans a place where they can talk about their favorite MWBL teams and players", MWBL President Chip Rossetti said. The MWBL Messaage Board can be accessed directly from the front page of the MWBL website. The link is located in the top right hand side of the page or the message board can be visited by clicking here. |
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MWBL Goes West, Welcomes Branson Showstoppers |
The MidWest Basketball League began the formation of its Western Division with the announcement and addition of the Branson Showstoppers. The Showstoppers are owned by Nationwide Sports Entertainment. Nationwide Sports Entertainment is owned and operated by Shaun Ellis. "We are excited to bring a new form of entertainment to one of the nations top entertainment cities", stated Shaun Ellis. "The businesses in Branson team together to offer packages of tickets to incoming visitors. As a result, we have teamed with these companies to offer the only form of sports entertainment in the city." |
"Branson is a great market for our first announced team in our Western Division", MWBL President Chip Rossetti said. "With the other teams that we are going to be announcing, the Showstoppers will b able to have great rivalries in the Division." "Shaun and his group are committed to the success of the Showstoppers and the MWBL", Rossetti continued. "We couldn't ask for a better group to own this team. "We are excited to be part of the MWBL" Ellis said. "The decision to join the MWBL was not difficult because of the geographical location of the other teams and the vision of the commissioner. We believe that the newly formed rivalries in the MWBL will become some of the best in all of minor league sports." Known as the "Live Music Show Capital of the World," Branson, MO, is truly a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination and an incredible value with more than 50 live performance theaters, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, an Historic Downtown district, shopping galore, a full range of dining options, and a host of hotels, motels, resorts, RV parks, campgrounds and meeting and conference facilities. Branson is less than a day's drive for one-third of Americans, and with low-cost flights to the new Branson Airport, as well as Springfield-Branson National Airport, it's never been easier for your family or group to get to Branson. You can find out more about the Showstoppers by visiting www.bransonshowstoppers.com. The site is scheduled to launch on July 23rd, along with the announcement of the teams GM, Head Coach and Home Venue. |
MidWest Basketball League Invaded By Ducks |
The Kansas City Ducks, that is. The MWBL is excited to welcome the second team to its Western Division. The Kansas City Ducks are owned by Raytown native Patrick Rowles. The new owner, PC Rowles, is a lifetime resident of Kansas City, Mo. A graduate of Indiana University and CEO of Baller's Inc. Kansas City, Patrick and his wife Tommye are eager to start the season. I hope to provide the best family entertainment at an affordable price. This gives players a chance to play in the Kansas City area and care for their families here, instead of traveling overseas to follow their dreams. Pats work with the education system has made him a solid member of the community. Pat also would like to play the season in Lee's Summit, Mo. "Patrick is exactly the type of person that we want in the MWBL as an owner", |
MWBL President Chip Rossetti said. "He truely cares about hsi community and wants to provide an affordable entertainment option to the people." Kansas City has a basketball history at the highest level, the National Basketball Association. In 1972, the Cincinnati Royals moved to Kansas City and renamed themselves the Kings. The Royals were renamed the Kings because Kansas City already had the Royals baseball team. The basketball team agreed to change its nickname, even though it had used the name for 25 years before the baseball team was established. The team initially divided its home games between Kansas City and Omaha until 1975, when it abandoned the Omaha market. During that time the team was officially called the "Kansas City-Omaha Kings". The team netted a new superstar in Nate Archibald, who led the league in scoring and assists. Their final season in Kansas City, 198485, resulted in a dismal 3151 record. The most notable moment of this season lives in infamy, when New York Knicks standout Bernard King suffered a devastating knee injury on March 23. The writing was on the wall for Kansas City. The team moved to Sacramento the next year. The Kansas City Ducks can be reached at (816) 396-0166 or by email at Ducks@BallersIncKC.com |