Dallas Generals
Basketball team in Dallas, Texas
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The Dallas Generals was a team of the American Basketball Association that began play in the 2009–10 season.[1] The franchise was owned by entertainment industry veteran Keio Gamble.[2] The team's home games were played at Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas, Texas.[3] The team ceased operations in January 2010.
| Dallas Generals | |
|---|---|
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| League | ABA 2009–2010 |
| Founded | 2009 |
| History | Dallas Generals 2009–2010 |
| Arena | Fair Park Coliseum |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Team colors | red, white, blue |
| Head coach | Chris Terrell |
| Ownership | Keio Gamble |
History
The team's first head coach was Chris Terrell of Southern California; former coach of Mexico's LNBP.[3]
Their flagship players were streetball veteran Taurian Fontenette, better known as "Mr. 720" and "The Air Up There", and NBA veteran Anthony "Pig" Miller.[4] Other players included Dallas native Jonathan Walker.[5]
The team took "a momentary step back from operations" in order to reorganize.[6] They announced their intention to resume play with a home game on January 2, 2010.[6] Later in January 2010, the team announced it was ceasing operations for the remainder of the 2009–2010 season, refunding tickets, and regrouping to return for the 2010–11 season.[7]
