Detroit Gems
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The Detroit Gems were an American professional basketball team based in Detroit, Michigan. It played one season, 1946–47, in the Western Division of the National Basketball League,[1] a predecessor organization to the National Basketball Association. Following the season, the franchise was sold to Minneapolis to become the Minneapolis Lakers, who are now the Los Angeles Lakers.[2]
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Detroit Gems | |
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Division | Western Division |
Leagues | National Basketball League |
Founded | 1946 |
Folded | 1947 |
History | Detroit Gems 1946–1947 (NBL) |
Location | Detroit, Michigan |
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