Los Angeles Lightning
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| Founded | 2007 |
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| League | IBL (2007-2010) IBA ([2012]-Present) |
| Team history | Los Angeles Lightning (2007-present) |
| Based in | Thousand Oaks, California |
| Arena | Gilbert Sports Arena |
| Colors | Blue and yellow |
| Owner | Mark Harwell |
| Head coach | Ron Quarterman |
| Championships | 1 |
| Division titles | 0 |
The Los Angeles Lightning is a professional basketball team in the Independent Basketball Association <http://ibaball.net/>. The Lightning are owned by Mark Harwell, an entertainment industry executive, and play in the Gilbert Sports Arena on the campus of California Lutheran University [1]. The Los Angeles Lightning feature seven former NBA Players including, Lamond Murray, Bryon Russell, Jamal Sampson, Toby Bailey, Fred Vinson, Juaquin Hawkins.[1], Darrick Martin and Tyus Edney. Los Angeles Lightning player, Fred Vinson is also an assistant coach with the NBA's New Orleans Hornets.[2]. The Lightning captured the 2009 IBL title with an 18-5 record. Lamond Murray, a first-round pick of the Clippers in 1994, was named MVP of the IBL Finals. In 2012, the Lightning joined the Independent Basketball Association and captured the regular-season title (12-2) behind the solid play of Trayvon Lathan (26 ppg), Chris Ayer (21 ppg, 12.6 rpg) and ex-UCLA star Billy Knight (20 ppg, 48.5% on 3-pointers).
Notable players
Darrick Martin 2 seasons: '09-'10
Adam Parada 2 seasons: '09-'10- Bryon Russell 1 season: '09
- Juaquin Hawkins current player: '09-
- Toby Bailey current player: '09-
- Tyus Edney current player: '09-
Notes
- ^ "L.A. Lightning Bolt Into IBL." International Basketball League. 06 Dec. 2007. International Basketball League. 17 Dec 2007 <http://iblhoopsonline.com/teamLosAngeles.asp>.
External links
- Official Website
- Team page on IBA Website
- Recent game summary from Los Angeles Daily News
- Yahoo! Sports story: [3]
- Facebook: [4]
- Twitter: [5]
