The Las Vegas Silver Streaks were a professional basketball franchise based in

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from 1988-1990. The team played its inaugural seasons in the

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before folding. The Silver Streaks won the first World Basketball League championship in 1988, defeating the Chicago Express 102-95 in the title game. They were one of only three teams to ever win a WBL championship. Creation of a league franchise team for Las Vegas, NV was facilitated by former Oakland A's executive Fred Kuenzi. He stayed on and served as a General Manager and promotions director for season 1. The Silver Streaks played its home games at the

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. Former UNLV stars

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, Anthony Jones and

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played for the club.

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