Mike
Glenn Appointed Commissioner of the
World Basketball Association
(ATLANTA,
November 22, 2004) - The World Basketball
Association (WBA) recently appointed former NBA
player, Mike "Stinger" Glenn, as League Commissioner
for the 2005 season during a recent owner's meeting in Atlanta,
Georgia. Prior to taking the helm, Mike served as a consultant
to the WBA and worked as a news analyst for the Atlanta
Hawks. David Archer was appointed Deputy Commissioner.
"We
felt that with the direction we're moving the WBA, we wanted
someone with NBA experience and relationships that can assist
us in educating our players about the attributes and qualities
needed to be successful in sports and life," commented
WBA president, Leroy McMath.
The
World Basketball Association is the first Professional Basketball
League to teach, develop, and expose players to the NBA,
NBDL, CBA, and International Scouts. Following its inaugural
2004 season, several of the leagues players signed with the
NBA and various international teams.
"I
am looking forward to assisting in furthering the league's
mission of developing well-rounded sportsmen. The league
will continue to focus on teaching and entertaining while
at the same time involving youth organizations and local
communities," Glenn said.
About
Mike Glenn:
WBA Commissioner Mike "Stinger" Glenn is a former NBA basketball
player (1977-1987) who played with the Buffalo Braves, the New York Knicks,
the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks. For fourteen years he served,
as the Atlanta Hawks' TV analyst and has provided his expert commentary
and analysis with various news outlets such as: ESPN, WGNX, Sport South,
TNT and CNN. Mike is the recipient of numerous awards including: #1 Vote
for Academic All-American Basketball Player, NBA Walter P. Kennedy Citizenship
Award, NBA "Spirit of Love" Award, and Gate City Bar Association
Professional Athlete Award. He is involved in countless community initiatives
such as: Board of Advisory for Auditory Education Clinic, The Def Awareness
Committee, Chairman; Georgia Registry of Interpreters for Deaf, and Leadership
Atlanta Class of 1988-89.
