Japanese-American basketball leagues have thrived in California for decades. They've served as a way for the community to stay connected as younger generations move out of ethnic enclaves. In Los Angeles' historic Little Tokyo, some locals are looking to hoops as a way of rebuilding the old neighborhood, and they hope a new gym will draw younger Japanese-Americans back.
L.A.'s Little Tokyo Looks to Basketball to Revive a Community, With Help From the Lakers
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