Anonymous
Years ago
http://www.basketball.org.nz/news/anthony-joins-tall-blacks/
what little hope the tall blacks did have just went out the window..
thell be lucky to get within 20 points now..
Funny how Bradshaw went from being definite (while knowing he'd not be here) to letting his departure to Asia do the explaining that he wouldn't be playing afterall.
Didn't Pero retire from international ball?
Seeing that Bradshaw has a gig in Korea that pays him US25,000 per month I dont think you can blame him for not being late to report to his team
HAHA
Years ago
He was actually never going to play I think is the point being made.
I still think it'll be an interesting series and get to see some fresh blood out there.
Bill
Years ago
Alex Pledger will have to front in low post. What worries me more is our ability to look after the ball. Lyndsay is erratic and Mike Fitchet doesn't seem to get enough minutes to get into a game. All 6'6" of Mika will compete on the boards but it seems we are going to be monstered there as well. We will rely heavily on the 3 "again". With Newley back Aussie have too much firepower.
If we can keep Aussie to single figures we will be doing well.
HAHA
Years ago
Just out of curiosity, how well have tickets for the NZ game been selling over there? (particularly with the announced roster)
Ah the wonders of google anon in finding out his salary.
Google probably won't tell you that had nothing to do with when he reported to his team he wouldn't be there.
He tried out two weeks ago and got word he was in the following day while still saying he was definite and wasn't planning on being here.
Even when he left on Sunday he still hadn't told Vucinic he was unavailable and had Vucinic thinking he'd be on board until today when he was due to be in Wellington for the camp.
HAHA
Years ago
Actually he got confirmation 3 weeks ago that he'd got the contract and needed to be back there by the weekend.
For the record, all imports in the KBL are paid US$25k a month- not just him.
jakarta in NBL
Years ago
Good old part-communism. NZ are gonna get smashed, but i'm happy the worse player to ever play basketball in the olympics - Paul Henare isn't gonna play.
mystro
Years ago
be a good series to blood some youngsters against some tough tough opposition. Bradshaws too cool for school at tha mo.
paul
Years ago
Pero hasnt retired. PLayed in FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament last year and was hoping to play this year, but ankle didnt come up.
mystro
Years ago
The only decent experienced internationals in the tall blacks squad are Penney and Vukona, we're fu..ed. Casey Frank is the turnover king in a black singlet. Lowe and Abercrombie will compete fine but not sure about the rest of the youngsters
HAHA
Years ago
I for one am looking forward to seeing Vukona step up and fill a void for NZ he's going to be a great signing for the Blaze.
Bill
Years ago
Can't believe we took Jeremiah to Europe so that he can be unavailable for the Aussie series!! Scanning the box scores Pledger, Loe and Abercrombie played significant minutes so that will help. Still face a huge uphill battle to not be blown out.
mystro
Years ago
agree with ya there HAHA, Blaze have done well in recruiting Mika, hustles hard and can score.
NZ will do well if we can stay within 15points of Australia
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