text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_24055352_1 (name VARCHAR, hometown VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many players came from Los Angeles?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(name) FROM table_24055352_1 WHERE hometown = "Los Angeles"