Macau Black Bears
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The Macau Black Bears (simplified Chinese: 澳门黑熊篮球俱乐部; traditional Chinese: 澳門黑熊籃球俱樂部; pinyin: Àomén Hēi Xióng Lánqiú Jùlèbù) are a Macanese professional basketball team competing in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).
History
Chong Son Kung Fu was a Chinese basketball team playing in the ASEAN Basketball League. Based in Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, the team plays their home games at the 4,000-seated Nanhai Gymnasium. They joined ABL from 2017–18 season as the "Nanhai Long Lions". They changed their name to Nanhai Kung Fu to differentiate themselves from their mother team, the Guanzhou Long Lions. After they partnered with Macau's Grupo Desportivo Chong Son they changed their name once again to their present name by November 2017.
After the 2018 season, the team relocated to Macau to become the Macau Black Bears, in a bid to promote professional basketball in the city. The name was derived Bobo the Black Bear, an individual Asian black bear who first came to public attention in the 1980s when it was rescued from being cooked in a gourmet restaurant as a cub.
The inaugural season was led by General Manager Lukas Peng.
The team's roster is made up of talented players from around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and China. The Black Bears are led by head coach Louie Alas, who has a wealth of experience coaching in the Philippines and has helped guide the team to success in their short history.
Off the court, the Macau Black Bears are committed to giving back to the community and promoting basketball in the region. The team regularly hosts clinics and camps for young players, and works closely with local schools and organizations to promote the sport.
Overall, the Macau Black Bears are a dynamic and exciting team that is quickly making a name for themselves in the world of professional basketball. With a talented roster and a commitment to community outreach, the Black Bears are poised for continued success both on and off the court.