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The Erie BayHawks are a professional basketball team based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They are part of the NBA Development League (D-League), which is the National Basketball Association's official minor league. The team was established in 2008 as an expansion team, originally affiliated with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers. In 2014 they entered a 3 year affiliation agreement with the Orlando Magic. The "BayHawks" name alludes to the Presque Isle Bay, on which Erie lies. The hawk represents the city's wildlife and naval history, especially because hawks were used by naval expeditions to send important messages. The team's colors of black, red, and gold pay homage to the Erie-based Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and to the United States Navy uniforms worn during the War of 1812. ==History== The Erie BayHawks made headlines on January 17, 2012 when Jeremy Lin was assigned to the team. On January 20, he had a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in the BayHawks' 122–113 victory over the Maine Red Claws. Lin was recalled by the Knicks three days later.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Knicks Recall Jordan & Lin )〕 In December 2012, the Knicks assigned NBA veteran Amar'e Stoudemire to the BayHawks because of an injury.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Knicks assign Stoudemire to BayHawks )〕 In 2012, the New York Knicks offered the BayHawks head coach position to Patrick Ewing, one of their most prominent alumni. However, he turned down the offer citing his desire to coach in the National Basketball Association as opposed to the D-League. Ewing has worked as an assistant coach to the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and the Orlando Magic.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Ewing rejects Knicks' offer to coach D-League club )〕 The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) officially partnered with the Erie BayHawks in 2008. As part of the deal, LECOM is the team's official presenter and medical provider. Additionally, the school's name is featured on the BayHawks' jerseys and court design.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Erie BayHawks Announce Partnership With LECOM )〕 In September 2012, the BayHawks extended their partnership with LECOM to 2018. Furthermore, they will continue to workout and practice at the LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=BayHawks sign 5-year extension with LECOM )〕 In 2014 the New York Knicks ended their affiliation with Erie in favor of starting an expansion D-League franchise, the Westchester Knicks, forcing the Bayhawks to find a new affiliate.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Knicks seek to relocate D-League affiliation from Erie )〕 In April 2014 Erie entered talks for a hybrid relationship with the Orlando Magic.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Orlando Magic get D-League affiliate in Erie BayHawks )〕 A deal was announced May 19, 2014.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Erie BayHawks」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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