Sundsvall Dragons

Sundsvall Dragons was a professional Swedish basketball club from Sundsvall. The Dragons made it to the Basketligan Finals four times: in 2005, 2008 and in 2009 and 2011 as winners.

Sundsvall Dragons
LeaguesLigan
Founded7 May 1939 (1939-05-07)
Dissolved6 May 2016 (2016-05-06)
ArenaSundsvalls Sporthall
Capacity2,300
LocationSundsvall, Sweden
Team colorsNavy, Red
         
Championships2 Swedish Championships

History

The team was one of the oldest in Sweden, as it was founded on May 9, 1939. In 1993 the team promoted to the Basketligan and was named the Sundsvall Dragons.

In 2008, 6-time NBA champion and 7-time All-Star Scottie Pippen played for the team. Pippen, at age 42, played one game for Sundsvall in which he recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Pippen was paid $66,000 to play in the game against Akropal.[1]

On 6 May 2016 the club was declared bankrupt.[2]

Championships
2008–09, 2010–11

Season by season
Season Tier League Pos. Postseason
2010–11 1 Basketligan 1 Champion
2011–12 1 Basketligan 3 Quarterfinalist
2012–13 1 Basketligan 1 Finalist
2013–14 1 Basketligan 4 Quarterfinalist
2014–15 1 Basketligan 5 Semifinalist
2015–16 1 Basketligan 6 Quarterfinalist

Notable players

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

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References
  1. "Pippen puts his game on display in Scandinavia". ESPN. January 14, 2008. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  2. Anna Beijron, Eva Harström (6 May 2016). "Sundsvall Dragons försatta i konkurs" (in Swedish). SVT Sport. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
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