Shandong

Alias: Shandong Heroes
Leagues Played: China CBA 459 Club Friendlies 9 Basketball Matches - 12m 3
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Wikipedia - Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin (Chinese: 山东高速麒麟俱乐部) is a Chinese professional basketball team based in Jinan, Shandong, which plays in the Northern Division of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Some home games are held in the nearby city of Linyi.

The Hi-Speed Group is the club's corporate sponsor. The long-time previous corporate sponsor was Kingston.

History

In its early years, the team was known as the Shandong Flaming Bulls (山东火牛), but was renamed the Shandong Lions at the start of the 2003–04 CBA season. At the same time, the club moved its homecourt from Jinan to Yantai (six games) and Dongying (five games). For the 2004–05 CBA season, they relocated to Tai'an, but have been back in Jinan since the 2005–06 CBA season.

During the 2004–05 CBA season, the freshly-rebranded Shandong Gold Lions finished in sixth place in the CBA North Division, and out of the playoffs. In the 2005–06 season, the team finished fifth, yet again out of the playoffs.

The club's most successful campaign so far has been the 2012–13 CBA season, when it advanced to the CBA Finals, but got swept in the best-of-seven championship series in just four games by the Guangdong Southern Tigers.

Shandong is a professional basketball team based in the Shandong province of China. The team was founded in 1995 and has since become one of the most successful teams in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). The team is known for its strong defense and fast-paced offense, which has led to numerous victories and championships over the years.

The team's home court is the Shandong Provincial Sports Center Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 12,000 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a stylized basketball with the team's name written in Chinese characters.

Shandong has a roster of talented players, including both Chinese and international players. The team's star player is currently Jia Cheng, a Chinese point guard who has been with the team since 2015. Other notable players include American forward Donatas Motiejunas and Chinese center Hanlin Dong.

Overall, Shandong is a formidable team that consistently performs well in the CBA. With a strong roster and dedicated fan base, the team is sure to continue its success in the years to come.