The Saga Ballooners look to literally launch a big balloon with the help of a former NBA player in order to eventually become a major basketball club in Japan.
The newly established club in Kyushu has hired Sasha Vujacic as an ambassador and hopes to get off to a successful start as it tries to enter under the umbrella of the B. League.
Al Bjekovic, younger brother of the ex-Los Angeles Laker, will serve as a player/head coach for the Ballooners.