North Melbourne Giants
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| Established | 1980 |
| Final Season | 1998 |
| Former Home Venue | Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre, Melbourne |
| Team Colours | Teal and White, previously Maroon, Gold, Silver and White |
| Championships | 1989, 1994 |
| Team History | Coburg Giants (1980-1986) North Melbourne Giants |
The North Melbourne Giants were an Australian basketball team, that played in Melbourne, Victoria, in the National Basketball League.
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[edit] History
The team was formed in 1980 as the Coburg Giants and were renamed in 1987 as the North Melbourne Giants. After a successful run in the league, with two championships and four grand final appearances, the club merged with a cross-town rival, the South East Melbourne Magic, for the 1998/99 season. The resulting Victoria Titans were as successful as their predecessors, but after succumbing to financial difficulties were rebranded the Victoria Giants in 2002 and ultimately folded as such in 2004.
[edit] Continuation of the club
The team spirit lives on today through representative and domestic basketball leagues from under 10s through to the senior level. The Coburg Basketball Association also has a stadium situated in North Coburg. The club continues to be successful both on and off the court.
[edit] Honour roll
| NBL Championships: | 1989, 1994 |
| NBL Finals Appearances: | 1988, 1989, 1994, 1995 |
| NBL Grand Final Appearances: | 4 (1988, 1989, 1994, 1995) |
| NBL Most Valuable Players: | Ray Borner (1985), Scott Fisher (1989, 1992) |
| NBL Grand Final MVPs: | Scott Fisher (1989), Paul Rees (1994) |
| All-NBL First Team: | ? |
| NBL Coach of the Year: | Bruce Palmer (1988), Brett Brown (1994) |
| NBL Rookie of the Year: | David Smith (1998) |
| NBL Most Improved Player: | None |
| NBL Best Defensive Player: | None |
| NBL Best Sixth Man: | None |
| NBL Good Hands Award: | Darryl McDonald (1994-1997) |
| NBL Hall of Fame: | Ray Borner (2006), Scott Fisher (2007) |
