Kuala Lumpur Dragons
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- Blustar Detergent Dragons
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- ABL ASEAN 122 Malaysia MABA Pro League 14 Malaysia MABA Cup 14 Philippines PBA D-League 9 Malaysia MPL D-League 9 Club Friendlies 8 Asia Champions Cup 4 Malaysia Agong Cup Div 1 3 Basketball Matches 1
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Wikipedia - Kuala Lumpur Dragons
The Kuala Lumpur Dragons are a professional basketball team based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that currently plays in the ASEAN Basketball League. They also played as the Blustar Detergent Dragons in the Philippines' PBA Developmental League in 2016.
History
In their first year of existence, they were known as the KL Dragons before becoming the Westports KL Dragons after a sponsorship deal with Westports. Before the 2012 season, the team became the Westports Malaysia Dragons.
Malaysia has made the ABL semifinals in all of its first four seasons in the league but lost all four times in the semi-finals: the AirAsia Philippine Patriots in its first two semi-finals appearances, the San Miguel Beermen in its third year, and to the Indonesia Warriors in its fourth semi-final appearance. But, in the 2014 season, the Dragons made it all the way to the finals before losing to Hi-Tech Bangkok City in the finals.
In 2011, the Dragons was the ABL representative in the 2011 FIBA Asia Champions Cup held in the Philippines after the champion Chang Thailand Slammers failed to make it because of a suspension by FIBA. KL failed to win a single game in the tourney.
The team won the 2015–16 ASEAN Basketball League season and qualify for the 2016 FIBA Asia Champions Cup. They entered the 2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup under the name Blustar Detergent Dragons. The Dragons again failed to win a single game in the tourney.
The team changed its name to the Kuala Lumpur Dragons for the 2019–20 ASEAN Basketball League season.
The team's home court is the MABA Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 4,000. The Dragons have a talented roster of players from Malaysia, the United States, and other countries. The team is led by head coach Jamie Pearlman, who has been with the Dragons since 2018.
The Kuala Lumpur Dragons have had a successful history in the ABL, winning the championship in the 2012-2013 season. The team has also made several playoff appearances and has consistently been one of the top teams in the league.
Off the court, the Dragons are active in the community and participate in various charitable initiatives. The team has a strong commitment to promoting basketball in Malaysia and inspiring the next generation of players.
Overall, the Kuala Lumpur Dragons are a talented and exciting team that has a bright future in the ABL. With a passionate fan base and a commitment to excellence, the Dragons are poised to continue their success for years to come.