Most teams with the top overall record in whatever league they’re playing in wouldn’t want to change much. The Los Angeles D-Fenders went against that line of thinking when they announced they will be changing their name to the South Bay Lakers at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season.
“I am excited to announce the South Bay Lakers rebrand,” President/CEO Joey Buss said in a statement. “This is an opportunity to leverage the iconic Lakers brand, celebrate our amazing community and emphasize our franchise’s accomplishments over the last 10 years while we continue to compete for an NBA D-League championship.