The North Melbourne Giants, previously known as the Coburg Giants, were an Australian professional

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. The Giants competed in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 1980 and 1998, and played their home games at The Glass House. The Coburg Giants entered the league in its second season (1980) and would change their name to the North Melbourne Giants in 1987. Under its new name, the Giants had much success, winning two championships, only to dissolve in 1998 to ultimately become a domestic association.

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{{Melbourne Sports Teams Basketball teams in Melbourne Defunct National Basketball League (Australia) teams Basketball teams established in 1980 Basketball teams disestablished in 1998 1980 establishments in Australia 1998 disestablishments in Australia