The Montreal Dragons were a professional Canadian basketball team based in Montreal, Quebec. They competed in the now defunct National Basketball League in 1993.
| Montreal Dragons | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball League |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Folded | June 10, 1993 |
| History | Montreal Dragons (1993) |
| Arena | Verdun Auditorium |
| Capacity | 4,114 |
| Location | Montreal, Quebec |
| President | François Tremblay |
| General manager | François Tremblay |
| Head coach | Eric Dennis |
| Championships | 0 |
| Conference titles | 0 |
Unfortunately, the team did not complete their first season and disbanded on June 10, 1993.[1] During their first and only season, the Dragons won 6 games and lost 11 games.
The Montreal Dragons was coached by Eric Dennis and the roster included notable players Reggie Cross, George Ackles, Dwight Walton, and Wayne Yearwood.[2] The team's home court was the Verdun Auditorium.[3] Since the disbandment of the Dragons, there have been 7 other short-lived professional teams in Montreal.[4] The Montreal Alliance currently competes in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).[5]
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