The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the Louisiana Kingz will begin play in Lake Charles, LA starting in November and will compete with teams in both the South Central and Southeast Divisions. “We are very excited to have the Kingz as part of the ABA,” stated ABA CEO.  “We have really wanted to be in Louisiana, and I know that they will do very well on and off the court.”
The team will be owned by New Era Sports Management, an athlete marketing and branding firm. Thomas Williams Jr. will be the General Managing Partner.  A native of Lake Charles, a graduate of Washington Marion High School, Williams attended Southern University on a baseball scholarship and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and played minor league ball in their system.  “I am excited to return home to Lake Charles and bring professional basketball to Southwest Louisiana,” added Williams.  “I am looking forward to having the team help in the efforts of rebuilding Lake Charles.  After two hurricanes and the Covid 19 pandemic, this is the time to come home and have the Kingz be an organization the community if proud of.”
Kevin Williams, Sr. President of Basketball Operations also added: “I am excited for the new challenge of leading these young men to being champions on the court and in the community. My family is from Gueydan, LA so I always had love to SW Louisiana and am looking forward to bringing in high caliber players that will make the area proud.”
David Hutchinson will assume the role of President of Business Operations. Being the Founder and CEO of Life Changing Fitness and Sports Training Company in Lafayette LA, David has been involved with sports for many years and brings an exceptional business resume to the Kingz.  “I am very blessed and filled with humility as well as gratitude to hold this position,” commented Hutchinson. “I am committed to honor this role by utilizing the great counsel I am surrounded by, to lead our organization to be the best off the court and in the community.  The goal is not to uphold the standard that has already been set, but my job is to raise it,
ensuring continued growth as we aim to be ABA Champions.”

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