The Atlanta Vision is an American Basketball Association (ABA) team based in Atlanta. The team began play in the fall of 2004. They finished the 2005 season with a 5-13 record. They missed the playoffs. The American Basketball Association (ABA) is a mens professional basketball league founded in 1999 as a revival of the defunct basketball league, also called the American Basketball Association, that merged with the NBA in 1976. ... This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Our Mission The Atlanta Vision is Committed to Serve and Build a Stronger and Healthier Community through Outreach, Education, Health Awareness, and Excellence in Sports Entertainment.

Our Purpose The Atlanta Vision honors the responsibility to develop, refine, guide, and enhance the talents and skills of every individual of our organization to achieve extraordinary results. The Atlanta Vision educates players and staff members on nutrition, social integrity, character building, and exposes them to community outreach and professional culture.

Atlanta Vision, LLC Owners of The Atlanta Vision - Quentin and Akilah Townsend - townsend@theatlantavision.com

Quentin Townsend acquired the Atlanta ABA Franchise in late December 2004 during mid-season. Townsend re-named the team to the Atlanta Vision, re-structured the entire organization, and quickly began distinguishing himself and his team as one of the most dynamic ABA franchises in the league. Fueled by his passion for basketball and equipped with his business savvy, Townsend transformed a team in less than three months. Atlanta Vision was recently named “Atlanta’s Best Value for Sports Entertainment” by the Gwinnett Citizen.

Townsend is a native of Joliet, Illinois and grew up with basketball, hard work, community outreach, and strong mentors that shaped him into the successful entrepreneur he is today. Prior to his ABA basketball ownership, Townsend lead a workforce management team for a Fortune 50 Corporation, presented life lessons to youth with B.E.S.T. (Building Esteem Support Team), and helped hundreds of families become homeowners & investors through his real estate entity, Townsend & Company Sales Team. Townsend believes in a simple philosophy quoted from Boxing legend Muhammad Ali, “People will take you seriously when you produce.”

Townsend shares ownership with his wife, Akilah, who is the Vice President of Business Operations. Akilah has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and brings corporate project management, marketing, sales, and teaching experience to the Vision. The Townsends won the 2002 Rookie of the Year Award presented by the Will County Association of Realtors, and graduated with the highest distinction as the 2003 Joseph Scholars at the Joseph Center School of Business and Entrepreneurship. The Townsends have been married for six years and have worked together in every business and real estate investment venture. The Townsends recently founded a non-profit organization, Vision of Excellence, and continue to give back to the communities where they work, live, and play.

“We are so excited about bringing quality entertainment and explosive ABA action that is affordable for the entire family to enjoy together in an intimate setting. Every fan not only sees the Vision, but becomes a part of it!”

Executive Management General Manager Dennis Scott Dennis Scott holds the Georgia Tech record for three-point field goals in a game and set the ACC single-season scoring record of 970 points in 1989-90. Scott was the fourth pick overall in the first round of the1990 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic, played 11 NBA seasons, and ranks among the top 20 in NBA history in three-point field goals. Most recently, Scott was a Dream Job finalist on ESPN. Nicknamed “3-D”, Dennis Scott is right at home with the Atlanta Vision and the ABA noted for its famous 3D rule and affordable family entertainment. “I am excited about giving back to Georgia basketball fans, grooming local talent, and joining the Vision as General Manager,” comments Scott. “Atlanta Vision and I are both committed to excellence, community outreach, and establishing a winning business model for the organization.”