As a result of experiences gained while playing with the Legends, more than 80% of alumni and current players, including former NBAers have been promoted to top professional leagues on five continents, including: the NBA D-League (Kyle Cuffe, Springfield Armor 2010), Japan, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Thailand, Canada, England, Italy, Chile, France and Germany.

The team was established in April 2010 by an independent and locally owned organization, a year after the demise of the Albany Patroons.

[2] On September 4, 2014, the club announced the hiring of former Siena College player Scott Knapp,[3] as its head coach.

On December 14, 2014, the Legends completed a perfect 13–0 season by defeating the Kenosha Ballers 154–137 in the IBA championship game.

[4] Legends player Lloyd Johnson was named the IBA Finals MVP after scoring 61 points in the championship game.