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How an Australian basketball team went from playing with Magic Johnson to losing their jobs in a matter of weeks

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The National Basketball League (NBL) has lost 24 teams in its 43-year history. In 2002, the Canberra Cannons were one of the league's storied franchises. But the team was abruptly shut down, leaving players and staff without jobs and salaries. The league's success led to a period from the late 80s to the mid-90s known as the 'golden era' Many Canberrans are still nostalgic for the golden era of the Cannons.

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How an Australian basketball team went from playing with Magic Johnson to losing their jobs in a matter of weeks

It's November 2002 and NBA legend Magic Johnson has hand-picked a little-known Australian team to take on his former squad, the Michigan State Spartans.

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