Nine days ago Guaros de Lara ended an historic season with the 2016 Intercontinental Cup crown after beating 74-69 Fraport Skyliners.
Venezuelan team exploded last year as their president Jorge Hernandez crafted a high competitive team getting Liga de las Américas trophy (most important one in América).
The Spaniard Iván Déniz as head coach has the challenge to get succeed in LPB League the upcoming season.
Néstor Colmenares, Windi Graterol, Luis Bethelmy, Heissler Gullent or Gregory Echenique are an example of how good is for a national team having a developed Venezuela based team with many local players.
But Damien Wilkins’ was the most special story last year for Guaros. He’s NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins nephew and also his father Gerald played 14 seasons in the NBA. Damien recently left the team after previous season success.
