Kawasaki Brave Thunders
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders are a Japanese professional basketball team located in Kanagawa, Japan. The team currently competes in the B.League.
| Kawasaki Brave Thunders | |||
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| Leagues | B.League | ||
| Founded | 1950 | ||
| History | Toshiba Red Thunders Toshiba Brave Thunders Toshiba Brave Thunders Kanagawa Toshiba Kawasaki Brave Thunders Kawasaki Brave Thunders | ||
| Arena | Todoroki Arena | ||
| Capacity | 6,500 | ||
| Location | Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Head coach | Kenji Sato (basketball) | ||
| Ownership | DeNA | ||
| Championships | 4 | ||
| Retired numbers | 3 (8, 40, 51) | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
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The team was the 2016 Champion of the now dissolved Japanese National Basketball League.[1]
Several of its players have played for a diverse set of international senior national teams.
Roster
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Notable players
Former logo
- To appear in this section a player must have either:
- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team.
Arenas
- Todoroki Arena
- Tokkei Security Hiratsuka General Gymnasium
Practice facilities
Toshiba Komukai Gymnasium
They practice at the Toshiba Komukai Gymnasium in Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki.
References
- Brave Thunders ride momentum to wrap up NBL title Kaz Nagatsuka, The Japan Times. 5 June 2016, accessed 11 July 2016.
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