The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the New York Lights located in Poughkeepsie, NY is the latest team to join the league and will begin play in November. “We are very pleased to have Christopher Kidd and the Lights as part of the ABA,” stated ABA CEO. “Chris has had considerable experience as a coach and player in the ABA and I know he will do an excellent job as a team owner.”

Chris Kidd is Pastor of Deliverance Ministries; Sage College 2019 Athlete of the Year and former NUBA International Mexico 2023 Coach of the year. “We are looking to create history by providing a viable outlet and opportunity in an area that has great need for reliable resources,” added Kidd. “We expect to be a major factor both on and off the court in one of the ABA’s top regions.”

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