Buffalo Sharks

The Buffalo Sharks were a professional basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team played two seasons in the American Basketball Association as the Buffalo Rapids and Buffalo Silverbacks before suspending operations. History Buffalo Rapids (2005–06) The Buffalo Rapids were founded by Gary Nice and began play in the fall of 2005 as part of the ABA's Connie Hawkins Division. It was the first professional basketball team to play in Buffalo, New York since the Buffalo Braves. The team's name was chosen by fan voting, with "Rapids" finishing second to "Braves". Trademark restrictions prevented the franchise from adopting the Braves name, but the Rapids team colors were identical to those of the Buffalo Braves. Dan Robbie and Todd Wier became co-owners of the franchise in December 2005 following the league's removal of Gary Nice.