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| Founded | 2007 |
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| League | IBL (2007-2010) IBA (2012) |
| Team history | Los Angeles Lightning (2007-2013) |
| Based in | Thousand Oaks, California |
| Arena | Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center |
| Colors | Blue and yellow |
| Owner | Mark Harwell |
| Head coach | Ron Quarterman |
| Championships | 1 (2009) |
The Los Angeles Lightning was a professional basketball team in the Independent Basketball Association (IBA). The Lightning was owned by Mark Harwell, an entertainment industry executive, and played at the Gilbert Sports Arena on the campus of California Lutheran University.
Founded in 2007, the Lightning first played in the International Basketball League for four years (2007–10). LA joined the IBA for the 2012 Spring season, which would also be their last.