Changwon LG Sakers 창원 LG 세이커스 |
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League | Korean Basketball League | ||
Established | 1997 | ||
History |
Gyeongnam LG Sakers 1997–1998 Changwon LG Sakers 1998–present |
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Arena | Changwon Gymnasium (Capacity: 6,000) |
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Location | Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do | ||
Team colours | Maroon, Yellow, Grey |
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Main sponsor | LG Electronics | ||
Head coach | Kim Jin | ||
Ownership | LG | ||
Website | www.lgsakers.com | ||
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Changwon LG Sakers are a basketball team located in the city of Changwon in South Gyeongsang province. The team's main sponsor is LG Electronics which has its offices in Changwon.
The team was first established in the second season of the KBL in 1997 and was titled Gyeongnam LG Sakers. The name was changed to the Changwon LG Sakers after the first season.
The team plays at the Changwon Gymnasium which has a capacity of approximately 6,000 people. It has led the attendance rankings for the KBL eight seasons out of ten and is the most well-supported team in the country.
LG Sakers has yet to win a KBL championship. The closest they came was in the 2000–01 season, when they finished as runners-up, losing to Suwon Samsung Thunders in the finals.