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National Basketball Association Cheerleading

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National Basketball Association Cheerleading

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league with teams in the United States and Canada. Each team has a squad of dancers for cheerleading that are usually involved in dancing, charity work, fundraisers, and modeling.

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Atlanta Hawks

  • Deneen Graham (1994) – Miss North Carolina 1983
  • Kaylin Reque (2008–11) – Miss Georgia USA 2011
  • Laurie Flynn – wife of Matt Schaub

    • Boston Celtics

  • Michelle Leonardo (2013–present) -Miss New Jersey USA 2012

    • Chicago Bulls

  • Shanon Lersch (2004–09) – Miss Illinois USA 2008
  • Ashley Bond (2007–13) – Miss Illinois USA 2009

    • Dallas Mavericks

  • Cindy Villarreal (1989–90) – choreographer
  • Kandi Harris (2004–05) – fiancee of Hunter Mahan
  • Jill Marie Jones – actress, plays Toni on Girlfriends

    • Denver Nuggets

  • Lindsey Kovacevich (2005–07) -anchor and reporter of KVAL-TV

    • Detroit Pistons

  • Cassandra Ferguson – contestant on The Bachelor season 18
  • Heather Zara – traffic reporter of WDIV-TV

    • Golden State Warriors

  • Bonnie-Jill Laflin (1992–94) – model, actress, television personality

    • Houston Rockets

  • Natalie Alvarado (1997–2004) – singer and dance team director of the Minnesota Timberwolves

    • Indiana Pacers

  • Angela Sparrow (2006–07) – Miss Illinois USA 2011
  • Jocelyn Peck (2013–present) – wife of Stanley Havili

    • Los Angeles Lakers

  • Paula Abdul (1980s) – singer, dancer, choreographer, television personality
  • Tina Landon (1980s) – dancer, choreographer
  • Emily Harper (2000–03) – actress
  • Sandra Colton (2002–03) – dancer, author
  • Taylour Paige (2010) – dancer, actress
  • Leah Van Dale (2010–11) – WWE wrestler
  • Natasha Martinez (2011–12) – Miss California USA 2015
  • Moon Bloodgood – model, actress
  • Vanessa Curry – singer

    • Los Angeles Clippers

  • Eve Torres (2006–07) – former WWE Diva
  • Jocelyn Peck (2010–12) – wife of Stanley Havili

    • Miami Heat

  • Jessica Sutta (1999–2002) – singer, dancer, actress, former Pussycat Doll
  • Trista Rehn (2000–02) – contestant on The Bachelor season 1
  • Jenni Croft (2005–06) – contestant on The Bachelor season 11
  • Layla El (2004–06) – model, dancer, actress, former WWE Diva
  • Hennely Jimenez (2006–07) – Actress, starred in the film 200 mph
  • Kristina Akra – reporter for Fox Sports South

    • Milwaukee Bucks

  • Tanya Fischer (2003–04) – Actress of The Defenders
  • Bishara Dorre (2008–11) – Miss Wisconsin USA 2014

    • Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Brittany Thelemann – Miss Minnesota USA 2011

    • New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets

  • Denise Garvey (1999–2000) – former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New York Knicks dancer, director of the New York Jets Flight Crew

    • New Orleans Hornets

  • Dawn Richard – singer, dancer, former member of Danity Kane

    • New York Knicks

  • Heather Van Arsdel (1998–2005) – WPTZ news anchor
  • Denise Garvey (2001–05) – former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New Jersey Nets dancer, director of the New York Jets Flight Crew
  • Asia Nitollano (2006–07) – singer, dancer, former Pussycat Doll
  • Amanda Grace (2008) – director of the New Jersey Devils Ice Dancers
  • Sarah Mitchell – dancer, actress

    • Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Kimberly Sullivan (2008–09) – contestant on The Bachelor season 14
  • Ali Dudek – singer (during the team's Seattle days)

    • Orlando Magic

  • Megan Clementi (2003–08) – Miss Florida USA 2010
  • Trinity McCray – WWE wrestler
  • Sandy Fox (1988–91) – Voice actress

    • Philadelphia 76ers

  • Amber-Joi Watkins (2005–07) – Miss Pennsylvania USA 2011

    • Phoenix Suns

  • Brittany Bell (2006–09) – Miss Arizona USA 2010
  • Jenni Croft (2006–09) – contestant on The Bachelor season 11
  • Kat Hurd (2013–present) – contestant on The Bachelor season 18
  • Tiffany Dunn – singer

    • Portland Trail Blazers

  • Caysie Torrey (1997–98) – dancer, actress, clothing model
  • Shannon Bex (1999–2004) – singer, dancer, former member of Danity Kane

    • Sacramento Kings

  • Vanessa Born (2001–03) – actress
  • Aubrey Aquino – TV reporter and host

    • Toronto Raptors

  • Nikki Grant (2007–09) – actress

    • Utah Jazz

  • Tiffany Coyne (2000–02) – Co-host and model on Let's Make a Deal on CBS
  • Jocelyn Peck (2007–10) – wife of Stanley Havili
  • Jessica Sanchez – morning traffic reporter of WKMG-TV

    • Vancouver Grizzlies

  • Stacey Tookey – dancer, choreographer

    • References

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