South Bay Lakers
Team Information
The South Bay Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in El Segundo, California, competing in the NBA G League. Founded in 2006 as the Los Angeles D-Fenders, the team is owned and affiliated with the Los Angeles Lakers, who were the first NBA franchise to own a D-League team. Originally playing at the Toyota Sports Center, the team was renamed and moved to the UCLA Health Training Center in 2017. Known for developing talent and featuring strong competition in the Western Conference, the South Bay Lakers play a vital role as a developmental affiliate in the Lakers organization, with a history of competitive playoff appearances and conference titles.
Conference:
Western
Location:
El Segundo, California, United States
Founded:
2006
Ownership:
Los Angeles Lakers
Arena:
UCLA Health Training Center, El Segundo, California, United States
Affiliation:
Los Angeles Lakers
General Manager:
Nick Mazzella
Head Coach:
Zach Guthrie
Conference Championships:
2 (2012, 2016)
Team Colors:
Purple, gold, South Bay blue
