Last Updated on October 5, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Los Angeles D-Fenders’ 2009-10 season was one of the strongest in franchise history. After several years as an entertaining but inconsistent club, the D-Fenders broke through with a 38-12 record and advanced all the way to the NBA D-League Finals. Head coach Eric Musselman oversaw a high-powered team built around veteran leadership and relentless offense, with Mike Taylor emerging as one of the league’s premier scorers and leading the D-Fenders to the Western Conference championship. The roster also featured significant contributions from players such as Russ Smith, Patrick Beverley, and Zabian Dowdell during various stretches of the season, reflecting the talent level assembled in Los Angeles. Although the championship series ended in a loss to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the 2009-10 campaign established the D-Fenders as a legitimate contender and delivered the deepest playoff run in franchise history to that point.

Roster

NO PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
00 Michael Fey C 7 ft 0 in 270 lb 05/29/1983 UCLA
2 Lawrence McKenzie G 6 ft 2 in 180 lb 04/29/1985 Minnesota
2 Ray Reese G/F 6 ft 5 in 220 lb 02/24/1987 Tulsa
2 James Wright G 6 ft 0 in 165 lb 06/26/1981 Colorado
3 Longar Longar C 6 ft 11 in 230 lb 03/03/1983 Oklahoma
14 Joe Crawford G 6 ft 5 in 210 lb 06/17/1986 Kentucky
15 Charlie Parker G 6 ft 3 in 195 lb 10/06/1985 Texas Southern
15 Gabe Pruitt G 6 ft 4 in 185 lb 04/19/1986 USC
15 Horace Wormely G 5 ft 7 in 160 lb 10/22/1984 —
17 Lawrence McKenzie G 6 ft 2 in 180 lb 04/29/1985 Minnesota
17 James Wright G 6 ft 0 in 165 lb 06/26/1981 Colorado
22 Dar Tucker G/F 6 ft 4 in 195 lb 04/11/1988 DePaul
23 Chris Hayes F 6 ft 8 in 225 lb 02/17/1987 Detroit
32 Frank Robinson G 6 ft 4 in 220 lb 06/01/1984 Cal State Fullerton
33 Ryan Forehan-Kelly F 6 ft 6 in 195 lb 01/14/1980 California
34 Diamon Simpson F 6 ft 7 in 230 lb 09/08/1987 Saint Mary’s
34 James Peters F 6 ft 8 in 225 lb 05/24/1981 UNLV
42 Sasha Cuic F 6 ft 10 in 253 lb 11/03/1983 Oregon State
42 Boo Jackson F 6 ft 9 in 225 lb 12/16/1981 Eastern Michigan
44 Keith Clark F 6 ft 8 in 245 lb 07/16/1987 Oklahoma
44 Deron Washington G/F 6 ft 7 in 215 lb 12/12/1985 Virginia Tech
44 Rodney Webb F 6 ft 7 in 240 lb 08/05/1983 Florida Atlantic
99 Gabriel Hughes F/C 7 ft 0 in 240 lb 12/16/1980 California
99 Longar Longar C 6 ft 11 in 230 lb 03/03/1983 Oklahoma

Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Ryan Forehan-Kelly F 30 50 47 32.0 14.8 4.8 3.1 1.3 0.4 1.1 10.6 5.5 .525 3.5 1.6 .474 2.6 2.1 .805
Michael Fey C 26 50 47 25.7 12.8 6.4 1.3 0.5 0.7 1.7 9.3 5.3 .568 0.0 0.0 .500 2.8 2.3 .819
Joe Crawford G 23 32 16 36.3 17.8 3.1 3.1 0.9 0.3 2.0 14.6 6.3 .432 4.5 1.3 .297 5.3 3.8 .726
Dar Tucker G/F 22 46 12 21.3 11.5 3.9 1.7 0.9 0.2 1.5 10.4 4.4 .423 2.4 0.5 .207 3.3 2.2 .667
Frank Robinson G 25 38 25 30.8 12.4 4.1 3.7 1.9 0.3 3.0 10.5 4.5 .430 2.8 0.7 .243 3.8 2.7 .692
Diamon Simpson F 22 30 30 31.9 15.5 9.6 2.2 1.8 1.4 1.5 13.1 5.8 .444 0.0 0.0 .000 5.4 3.9 .712
James Wright G 28 30 23 27.1 13.4 1.5 3.0 0.5 0.1 1.5 11.0 5.6 .508 1.5 0.6 .386 2.1 1.6 .750
Horace Wormely G 25 43 19 28.7 6.9 2.8 3.8 1.0 0.0 1.8 5.4 2.3 .416 1.8 0.6 .351 2.1 1.7 .815
Gabriel Hughes F/C 29 28 3 16.7 6.9 5.8 0.6 0.5 0.6 1.1 4.7 2.5 .534 0.0 0.0 2.8 1.9 .701
James Peters F 28 12 11 30.1 14.8 5.4 1.7 0.8 0.6 2.3 11.2 5.9 .530 0.4 0.1 .200 4.2 2.9 .700
Rodney Webb F 26 18 0 18.3 6.7 4.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 1.1 5.0 2.7 .544 0.1 0.0 .000 1.9 1.3 .676
Gabe Pruitt G 24 10 9 36.1 11.4 4.6 3.9 1.7 0.4 3.4 9.1 3.7 .407 2.6 0.3 .115 5.2 3.7 .712
Keith Clark F 22 21 0 18.5 5.0 4.4 0.8 0.5 0.6 0.9 4.0 2.1 .529 0.4 0.1 .375 1.1 0.5 .478
Boo Jackson F 28 8 0 23.1 11.9 4.6 0.8 0.5 0.3 1.4 8.6 4.9 .565 0.0 0.0 4.5 2.1 .472
Deron Washington G/F 24 8 4 25.4 9.6 4.8 1.4 0.1 0.6 2.8 9.0 3.5 .389 1.1 0.3 .222 2.9 2.4 .826
Sasha Cuic F 26 12 0 14.3 5.8 2.0 0.3 0.6 0.1 0.9 6.6 2.1 .316 1.9 0.5 .261 1.5 1.1 .722
Longar Longar C 27 7 3 20.6 6.7 5.7 0.4 0.1 1.3 1.3 6.9 2.9 .417 0.0 0.0 1.6 1.0 .636
Lawrence McKenzie G 25 10 0 17.2 4.3 1.7 1.6 0.4 0.2 1.8 4.2 1.6 .381 1.7 0.7 .412 0.4 0.4 1.000
Chris Hayes F 23 3 0 17.7 6.7 2.3 2.0 0.3 0.3 2.7 5.3 2.7 .500 0.3 0.0 .000 2.0 1.3 .667
Ray Reese G/F 23 3 1 28.3 6.0 3.3 2.3 0.7 0.0 1.0 7.3 2.3 .318 2.3 1.0 .429 0.7 0.3 .500
Charlie Parker G 24 3 0 14.0 2.7 1.3 0.7 0.3 0.0 0.3 3.0 1.3 .444 0.3 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0
TEAM TOTALS

Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Ryan Forehan-Kelly F 30 50 47 1599 739 238 154 65 18 54 528 277 .525 173 82 .474 128 103 .805
Michael Fey C 26 50 47 1285 640 319 67 25 35 86 463 263 .568 2 1 .500 138 113 .819
Joe Crawford G 23 32 16 1163 569 99 98 29 11 63 468 202 .432 145 43 .297 168 122 .726
Dar Tucker G/F 22 46 12 982 529 181 78 42 11 70 480 203 .423 111 23 .207 150 100 .667
Frank Robinson G 25 38 25 1170 471 155 141 73 13 115 400 172 .430 107 26 .243 146 101 .692
Diamon Simpson F 22 30 30 957 466 289 65 54 42 45 394 175 .444 1 0 .000 163 116 .712
James Wright G 28 30 23 812 401 44 90 16 3 45 331 168 .508 44 17 .386 64 48 .750
Horace Wormely G 25 43 19 1232 296 121 165 44 1 79 233 97 .416 77 27 .351 92 75 .815
Gabriel Hughes F/C 29 28 3 467 194 163 16 14 17 32 131 70 .534 0 0 77 54 .701
James Peters F 28 12 11 361 178 65 20 9 7 28 134 71 .530 5 1 .200 50 35 .700
Rodney Webb F 26 18 0 329 121 82 12 12 12 19 90 49 .544 1 0 .000 34 23 .676
Gabe Pruitt G 24 10 9 361 114 46 39 17 4 34 91 37 .407 26 3 .115 52 37 .712
Keith Clark F 22 21 0 388 104 92 16 11 12 19 85 45 .529 8 3 .375 23 11 .478
Boo Jackson F 28 8 0 185 95 37 6 4 2 11 69 39 .565 0 0 36 17 .472
Deron Washington G/F 24 8 4 203 77 38 11 1 5 22 72 28 .389 9 2 .222 23 19 .826
Sasha Cuic F 26 12 0 172 69 24 4 7 1 11 79 25 .316 23 6 .261 18 13 .722
Longar Longar C 27 7 3 144 47 40 3 1 9 9 48 20 .417 0 0 11 7 .636
Lawrence McKenzie G 25 10 0 172 43 17 16 4 2 18 42 16 .381 17 7 .412 4 4 1.000
Chris Hayes F 23 3 0 53 20 7 6 1 1 8 16 8 .500 1 0 .000 6 4 .667
Ray Reese G/F 23 3 1 85 18 10 7 2 0 3 22 7 .318 7 3 .429 2 1 .500
Charlie Parker G 24 3 0 42 8 4 2 1 0 1 9 4 .444 1 0 .000 0 0

Regular Season

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Diamon Simpson Interior Two-Way Focal Point (1.1) 31.9 High 15.5 9.6 2.2 3.2 80.52 Interior pressure and defensive activity defined Simpson’s stretch of the season. He attacked the glass relentlessly, finished around the basket and gave Los Angeles a physical defensive presence; his 1.8 steals and 1.4 blocks show how active he was beyond the scoring load. He was selected for the 2010 D-League All-Star Game. (Coachella Valley Lakers) 2010 D-League All-Star
Joe Crawford Primary Shot-Creation Wing (1.1) 36.3 High 17.8 3.1 3.1 1.2 66.53 Crawford operated as the team’s clearest perimeter scoring outlet, handling a heavy offensive workload while also creating for teammates. His return after missing training camp helped stabilize the D-Fenders’ offense, and the scoring burden was substantial enough to earn him a West All-Star selection. (Coachella Valley Lakers) 2010 D-League All-Star
Ryan Forehan-Kelly Versatile Wing Initiator (1.05) 32.0 High 14.8 4.8 3.1 1.7 61.49 Forehan-Kelly functioned as more than a spot-up forward, regularly helping move the offense and making plays from the wing. His 3.1 assists and 47.4% three-point shooting fit a useful connective role, while his 50-game workload made him one of Los Angeles’ steadiest pieces. (KSL)
Frank Robinson Defensive Pressure Guard (1.05) 30.8 High 12.4 4.1 3.7 2.2 56.45 Robinson brought a disruptive edge to the backcourt, combining secondary creation with aggressive point-of-attack defense. The 1.9 steals per game stand out, while his 3.7 assists show that his responsibilities extended well beyond simply attacking his own shot.
Gabe Pruitt Lead Guard Creator (1.05) 36.1 High 11.4 4.6 3.9 2.1 55.44 Pruitt’s brief stint carried the shape of a lead-guard assignment, with heavy minutes and the responsibility to organize offense. His 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals gave the D-Fenders playmaking and defensive activity, although the small 10-game sample limits how far the evaluation can be extended. He was subsequently moved to Utah after those 10 appearances. (OurSports Central)
James Peters Interior Scoring Forward (1.05) 30.1 Medium 14.8 5.4 1.7 1.4 53.82 Peters supplied efficient interior scoring in a short assignment, converting 53.0% from the field while also providing useful rebounding. The 12-game sample was limited, but his 30.1 minutes indicate that he was trusted with a substantial frontcourt role when available.
Michael Fey Paint Finishing Center (1.05) 25.7 Medium 12.8 6.4 1.3 1.2 50.13 Fey’s value came from occupying the paint, finishing efficiently and cleaning the glass rather than stretching the floor. His 56.8% shooting and 6.4 rebounds fit that role, and his performance included a 29-point outing against Utah in February. (NBA.com)
James Wright Scoring Point Guard (1.05) 27.1 Medium 13.4 1.5 3.0 0.6 42.74 Wright gave the second unit genuine offensive punch while still handling meaningful creation duties. His 3.0 assists paired with 13.4 points suggest a guard asked to generate offense rather than merely preserve possessions, and his 53.3% shooting in a March game showed the attacking side of his game. (NBA.com)
Dar Tucker Transition Scoring Wing (1.0) 21.3 Medium 11.5 3.9 1.7 1.1 40.04 Tucker supplied athletic scoring and energy in a smaller offensive role, with his explosiveness particularly visible away from half-court possessions. He won the 2010 D-League Slam Dunk Contest, an apt snapshot of the athletic identity he brought to the roster. (Ridiculous Upside) 2010 D-League Slam Dunk Contest Champion
Boo Jackson Reserve Interior Finisher (1.0) 23.1 Low 11.9 4.6 0.8 0.8 36.20 Jackson’s eight-game sample points to a reserve frontcourt scorer who relied heavily on interior finishing. The limited appearances make broader conclusions difficult, but 56.5% shooting and 4.6 rebounds in those minutes show useful production when he was on the floor.
Horace Wormely Floor-General Point Guard (1.05) 28.7 Medium 6.9 2.8 3.8 1.0 33.50 Wormely played with the tempo and responsibility of a true point guard despite his unusually small frame. He earned the starting point-guard job and drew praise for his toughness and ability to compete against larger players, making his 3.8 assists especially representative of his role. (Los Angeles Times)
Deron Washington Athletic Defensive Wing (1.0) 25.4 Medium 9.6 4.8 1.4 0.7 33.00 Washington supplied length, rebounding and defensive versatility from the wing, with his athletic profile allowing him to contribute without dominating possessions. The eight-game sample was brief, so his role is better viewed as a situational two-way presence than a sustained offensive assignment.
Gabriel Hughes Reserve Rim Protector (1.0) 16.7 Medium 6.9 5.8 0.6 1.1 28.80 Hughes worked primarily as a large interior reserve, giving Los Angeles rebounding and some shot-blocking presence in limited minutes. His 5.8 rebounds and 0.6 blocks are more indicative of his function than the modest scoring load, and he could absorb heavier minutes when frontcourt demands increased. (NBA.com)
Longar Longar Backup Post Center (1.0) 20.6 Low 6.7 5.7 0.4 1.4 28.40 Longar was a traditional reserve big whose main responsibilities were interior finishing, rebounding and protecting the rim. His 1.3 blocks in a small sample stand out, although the season was interrupted by a December trade and subsequent injury.
Rodney Webb Frontcourt Energy Reserve (1.0) 18.3 Low 6.7 4.6 0.7 1.4 26.80 Webb’s limited role centered on physical frontcourt work rather than offensive creation. He could provide rebounding and interior defense in short stretches, with the small 18-game sample making his contribution more situational than central to the rotation.
Ray Reese Spot-Creation Wing Reserve (1.0) 28.3 Low 6.0 3.3 2.3 0.7 24.60 Reese handled a modest amount of secondary creation during a very small three-game sample. The 2.3 assists suggest some ball-handling responsibility, but his 31.8% shooting makes it difficult to characterize the stint as sustained offensive success.
Chris Hayes Short-Stint Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) 17.7 Low 6.7 2.3 2.0 0.6 23.20 Hayes’ three appearances were too brief for a broad evaluation, but the passing numbers hint at a frontcourt player capable of keeping possessions moving rather than simply finishing plays. His role remained limited and situational.
Keith Clark Rebounding Forward Reserve (1.0) 18.5 Low 5.0 4.4 0.8 1.1 22.60 Clark’s contribution was built around physical rebounding and interior activity in a reserve role. The 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 combined steals and blocks point toward useful defensive work, while the low scoring load kept his offensive responsibilities modest.
Sasha Cuic Stretch-Four Reserve (1.0) 14.3 Low 5.8 2.0 0.3 0.7 17.60 Cuic’s stint was brief and came in a reserve role before he moved on to Albuquerque. His 12 appearances offered only a small sample, but the 10.3% of his field-goal attempts that came from three-point range suggest a perimeter element uncommon for the team’s other reserve bigs. (OurSports Central)
Lawrence McKenzie Backup Ball-Handler (1.0) 17.2 Low 4.3 1.7 1.6 0.6 16.40 McKenzie served as a reserve guard with limited scoring responsibility, primarily helping handle the ball and maintain the offense. His 1.6 assists against 4.3 points reflects a pass-first function more than a scoring assignment.
Charlie Parker Emergency Guard Reserve (1.0) 14.0 Low 2.7 1.3 0.7 0.3 10.00 Parker’s three-game sample was essentially a depth assignment, with little opportunity to establish a larger offensive role. His minutes and low usage point to an emergency backcourt function rather than a regular rotation position.