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Wikipedia - Guangzhou Loong Lions
The Guangzhou Loong Lions (simplified Chinese: 广州龙狮; traditional Chinese: 廣州龍獅; pinyin: Guǎngzhōu Lóng Shī) are a Chinese professional basketball team based in Guangzhou, Guangdong. They play in the Southern Division of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
History
The team was founded in November 2000 as Shaanxi Gaitianli Kylins by the Xi'an Dongsheng Group. In August 2001, they won the "B" league championship, and were promoted to the CBA. In the 2004–05 season, the Shaanxi Kylins finished in fifth place in the North Division, and were out of the playoffs. In 2005–06, they finished sixth, and were once again out of the playoffs. The team was scheduled to participate in the 2008 season of the International Basketball League (IBL). They were replaced by the Shanxi Brave Dragons.
In 2010, the Shaanxi Kylins moved from Xi'an to Foshan, and renamed themselves the Foshan Dralions. The club opted to start rendering its English name as "Long-Lions" rather than "Dralions" before the start of the 2014–15 season.
In 2016, the Foshan Long-Lions moved from Foshan to Guangzhou, and renamed themselves the Guangzhou Long-Lions. In 2017, the Nanhai Long-Lions were founded as the affiliate team. The team competes in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).
The Guangzhou team has a strong roster of talented players, including several Chinese national team members and international players from countries such as the United States, Serbia, and Australia. The team is led by head coach Du Feng, who has been with the team since 2010 and has helped guide them to multiple CBA championships.
Off the court, the Guangzhou team is known for its strong community involvement and commitment to promoting basketball in the local area. The team regularly hosts youth clinics and camps, and works closely with local schools and community organizations to promote the sport and encourage young people to get involved.
Overall, the Guangzhou basketball team is a dynamic and exciting team that is beloved by fans both in China and around the world. With a talented roster and a commitment to community engagement, the team is poised for continued success both on and off the court.