Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (2005)
The league was founded on September 6, 2004 at the Hotel Lina in Santo Domingo as the Liga Dominicana de Baloncesto (Dominican Basketball League), also known as LIDOBA; the founders were a group of investors and former basketball players, supported by the Dominican Basketball Federation. Before the creation of a national league, basketball was practiced at regional and local level.


Reales won LIDOBA 2005
(Photo: LIDOBA)


Jorge Almanzar of Reales was Finals MVP (Photo: LIDOBA)

Reales won LIDOBA 2005
(Photo: LIDOBA)
 
LIDOBA Standings
1. Reales 13-8
2. Panteras DN 13-8
3. Constituyentes 12-9
4. Indios SF 12-9
5. Marineros 12-9
6. Cocolos 11-10
7. Metros 8-13
8. Caneros 3-18


1st Team


Washington


Almanzar


Santana


Fortuna


Elisma
Player of the Year: Rogers Washington (202-F-77) of Cocolos
Guard of the Year: Jorge Almanzar (193-G/F-76) of Reales
Forward of the Year: Edward Santana (203-F-80) of Caneros
Most Improved Player: Omar Cordero (201-G/F-82) of Cocolos
Import Player of the Year: Rogers Washington (202-F-77) of Cocolos
Domestic Player of the Year: Jorge Almanzar (193-G/F-76) of Reales
Defensive Player of the Year: Carlos Paniagua (201-F/C-76) of Indios
Coach of the Year: Jose Dilone of Reales
1st Team
Jose Fortuna (180-G-84) of Constituyentes
Jorge Almanzar (193-G/F-76) of Reales
Edward Santana (203-F-80) of Caneros
Rogers Washington (202-F-77) of Cocolos
Eddie Elisma (205-F/C-75) of Marineros
2nd Team
Omar Cordero (201-G/F-82) of Cocolos
Jose 'Bombo' Abreu (190-G-68) of Panteras
Kevin Melson (199-F-78) of Reales
Carlos Wheeler (200-F-78) of Panteras
Carlos Paniagua (201-F/C-76) of Indios