Dragons appoint Thomas as coach replacing Vanguardia

Christopher Thomas (standing) has been appointed as the new Westports Malaysia Dragons head coach

PETALING JAYA: The Westports Malaysia Dragons have hired Christopher Thomas as their new coach.

The American will replace Filipino Ariel Vanguardia, who has left to take charge of the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the Philippines Basketball Association after guiding the Dragons to their maiden Asean Basketball League (ABL) crown in March.