NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Former
Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association
sensation Anthony "Spud" Webb has accepted his latest
challenge – coach of a newly formed team of shapely women from
Rick's Cabaret/New York City. Webb was introduced to the media at a news
conference today at the gentlemen's club Playboy.com called
the "No. 1 strip club in New
York."
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The sexy women's team was formed to give fans an entertaining
option during the delay in getting the NBA season underway.
The "Rick's Basketball Association" is comprised of squads from
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK), the
publicly traded group of 23 upscale gentlemen's clubs that are
popular with pro athletes and their fans.
The 5'7" Webb overcame multiple
challenges to earn a spot with the Hawks and then the Sacramento
Kings in the 1980s and 90s, becoming one of the most
admired players in the league, famed for his amazing four-foot
leaps and dunking ability. Despite his diminutive size, he averaged
over 10 points and five assists a game, played in several playoff
series and won the slam-dunk championship at the 1986 All-Star
game, beating out Dominique
Wilkins and Michael
Jordan. After retirement as a player, became an
executive of the Texas Legends, a NBA Development League
team and is a popular motivational speaker.
Rick's Cabaret introduced Webb
to the media at a news conference at the New York City club today, at which he put his
team through a practice session in front of the stage where they
normally dance. The New York team
is expected to play games shortly against the Minneapolis
Downtown Cabaret and Tootsie's Cabaret in Miami.
"These ladies are fabulous and have obvious talents and skills.
I can't think of a better way to entertain long-suffering NBA
fans," Webb said.
"He's a hero to people of all sizes and he shows that anyone can
accomplish anything," said Gianna, a point guard on the
New York team. "Of course we are
happy the NBA is coming back in December--they are some of our best
customers. We'll play 'til the NBA season starts because our fans
and customers want it."
About Rick's Cabaret: Rick's Cabaret International, Inc.
(NASDAQ: RICK) is home to 23 upscale adult nightclubs serving
primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live
entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in
New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the
names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret".
Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret
also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult
Internet membership Website couplestouch.com as well as a network
of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL
naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ
under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com
or visit www.ricksinvestor.com.
SOURCE Rick's Cabaret International, Inc.