Bonnie-Jill Laflin

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Bonnie-Jill Laflin
NBA Scout
Sports Broadcaster
Assistant General Manager, LA Lakers’ D-Fenders Team
Former Cheerleader for the NBA & NFL
Model & Actress

Ms. Bonnie-Jill Laflin entered the world of professional sports as a cheerleader for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. As the NBA’s Cheerleader of the Year, Bonnie moved on to the NFL, joining the San Francisco 49ers. Following their Super Bowl victory, Ms. Laflin was selected to join the world-renowned Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and earned the prestigious cover of their famous swimsuit calendar.

Building upon her love of sports and eminence as a liaison for professional teams, Ms. Laflin moved on to hone her expertise across league operations. She set a standard as the first female professional scout for the NBA, acted as the Assistant General Manager for the LA Lakers Minor League Division, and built a career in broadcasting.

Ms. Laflin’s sports television credits include hosting for ESPN2′s SpeedWorld and the NFL Network, and serving as a correspondent for ESPN’s Cold Pizza, FOX News’ Hannity, and the LA Lakers.

As an actress and model, Bonnie-Jill Laflin has appeared in a wide array of television shows, print campaigns, commercials and music videos. Her work has represented Nike, Wrangler, Fritos, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Carl’s Jr., Bacardi, Coors, Miller, Budweiser, and a premier Super Bowl ad for FedEx. Ms. Laflin has been featured in music videos for such artists as Creed, Dwight Yoakam, Clay Walker, Little Texas and in Dierks Bentley. Her awards include STUFF magazine’s, Next Big Thing and MAXIM’s HOT 100. In print, Ms. Laflin has graced the layouts of Sports Illustrated, Maxim, FHM, GQ, Fitness Rx, Muscle & Fitness, Player, and Razor magazines, among others.

In her own venture, Ms. Laflin merged fashion sense with sports savvy - becoming Founder and CEO of Double Play Sportswear, an apparel line sold nationwide through NBA arena stores.

A sincere philanthropist at heart, Bonnie-Jill is a staunch supporter of veterans. She has traveled to Afghanistan, Iraq, and around the world on 17 Goodwill and USO tours - often as the only female celebrity. Upon the return from her 7th Goodwill Tour in Iraq, Ms. Laflin was the cover feature for the 2011 Battlefield Babes Calendar, with proceeds benefiting Wounded Warriors.

Also a dedicated pet lover, Ms. Laflin has been featured in both domestic and international animal welfare campaigns. Further, she started her own non-profit, Hounds and Heroes, to benefit both the military and animals alike. Ms. Laflin also donates her time to a number of additional causes: Operation Baghdad Pups; the ASPCA; the Humane Society; the Special Olympics; Best Buddies; Operation Gratitude; and the Wounded Warriors Project.

A unique blend of talent, heart, and commitment, Bonnie-Jill Laflin confers an abundance of sense and sophistication to the Thinkubator Family.

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