The NBA Development League All-Star Game and the D-League Showcase highlight the 2007-08 NBA Development League schedule which was released today.  The All-Star Game will be played as part of NBA Jam Session presented by adidas at 2008 NBA All-Star in New Orleans while the D-League Showcase will take place from Jan. 14-17 at Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho.

?The All-Star Game and the D-League Showcase have become two pillars of our league,? said D-League President Dan Reed.  ?Both events offer our fans a chance to enjoy the outstanding brand of basketball played in the D-League, and are tremendous experiences for our players.  Importantly, they are also convenient opportunities for NBA GMs and scouts to evaluate the next crop of NBA contributors such as D-League alumni Matt Carroll, Mikki Moore and Matt Barnes.?

The second D-League All-Star Game will be played on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Jam Session Center Court immediately following practices for the East and West NBA All-Star Teams. NBA TV will broadcast the game live.  D-League All-Stars will be selected by a vote that includes fans and D-League coaches.

The Fourth Annual D-League Showcase moves to Boise this January with every game televised live by NBA TV.  All 14 D-League teams will play in two games each at Qwest Arena in front of an expected gathering of scouts from all 30 NBA teams.  Current NBA players Chuck Hayes and Smush Parker were called up to NBA teams immediately following past Showcases.  Last season, 2006-07 D-League Defensive Player of the Year Renaldo Major was called up to the Golden State Warriors after just one game at the Showcase.