Los Angeles Lightning
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| Founded | 2007 |
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| League | IBL (2007-present) |
| Team history | Los Angeles Lightning (2007-present) |
| Based in | Thousand Oaks, California |
| Arena | Gilbert Sports Arena |
| Colors | Blue and yellow |
| Owner | Mark Harwell |
| Championships | 1 |
| Division titles | 0 |
The Los Angeles Lightning is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League. The Lightning are owned by Mark Harwell, an entertainment industry executive and will play in the Gilbert Sports Arena on the campus of California Lutheran University [1]. The Los Angeles Lightning feature six former NBA Players including, Lamond Murray, Bryon Russell, Jamal Sampson, Toby Bailey, Fred Vinson, and Juaquin Hawkins.[1]. Los Angeles Lightning player, Fred Vinson is also an assistant coach with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers.[2]
Notable players
Darrick Martin 2 seasons: '09-'10- Kenny Barnes 1 season: '09
- Keith Closs 1 season: '09
Lavar Simmons 1 season: '09
Adam Parada 2 seasons: '09-'10
Ryan Abrahams 1 season: '08- Bryon Russell 1 season: '09
- Juaquin Hawkins (current player)
Notes
- ^ "L.A. Lightning Bolt Into IBL." International Basketball League. 06 Dec. 2007. International Basketball League. 17 Dec 2007 <http://iblhoopsonline.com/teamLosAngeles.asp>.
