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Wikipedia - Jilin Northeast Tigers
The Jilin Northeast Tigers (吉林东北虎) or Jilin Tonggang, Jilin Tonggang Northeast Tigers (吉林通钢东北虎) or Jiutai Rural Commercial Bank are a professional basketball team based in Changchun, Jilin, China, which plays in the North Division of the Chinese Basketball Association. The Tonggang Group is the club's corporate sponsor while its mascot is a Siberian tiger.
History
The team was founded in 1956 but became a professional club in 1998. It was known as Jilin Henghe (吉林恒和) in the 2000–01 CBA season, Jilin Jiliang (吉林吉粮) in the 2001–02 CBA season, and Jilin Yiqi (吉林一汽) in the 2002–03 CBA season. The multiple name changes reflect the annual turnover in corporate sponsorship that characterized this era.
During the 2004–05 CBA season, the Jilin Northeast Tigers finished in fourth place in the CBA's North Division, but lost in the Quarter-Finals of the CBA Playoffs to the defending champions, the South Division's Guangdong Southern Tigers.
In the 2005–06 CBA season, they posted the same finish, and ultimately suffered exactly the same fate. This was the third year in a row, in fact, that the Northeast Tigers were eliminated from the CBA Playoffs by the Southern Tigers.
The Jilin Northeast Tigers have a strong roster of talented players, including both Chinese and foreign players. The team's star player is currently Dominique Jones, an American shooting guard who has played in the NBA and other professional leagues around the world. Other notable players on the team include Chinese national team players Jiang Yuxing and Jinming Cui.
The Jilin Northeast Tigers have had a successful history in the CBA, having reached the playoffs multiple times and even making it to the CBA Finals in 2015. The team is known for its fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, which has made them a fan favorite in the league.
Off the court, the Jilin Northeast Tigers are also known for their community involvement and charitable work. The team regularly participates in events and activities to support local communities and promote basketball in the region.
Overall, the Jilin Northeast Tigers are a talented and successful basketball team with a strong fan base and a commitment to making a positive impact both on and off the court.