Anonymous
Years ago

Hammer shooting challenge - thumbs up

A big thumbs up to this new segment during the broadcast.

For those who haven't seen it, Heal takes on one of the games' players (recorded before a game) in a shoot-out of 3 point shots from 3 locations. In between the shots he engages in a bit of banter and chat with the player to let the audience learn more about them.

For example, in today's segment he shot against Cadee. And you learnt that Cadee was a Sydney-boy growing up but did not like the Kings or Heal! But said it's ok to be playing for the Kings now, as the Razorbacks no longer exist.

Anyone else enjoying this segment?

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rjd
Years ago

At what stage of the broadcast was this shown?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Wow, what a revelation - who would have thought the Cadee family were West Sydney supporters, after all they were involved behind the original Westars. Anything non-obvious said? and how was Heal's chucking.

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Anonymous
Years ago

At least Cadee had an easy way of saying that Heal is a c**t with his backstory.

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TokotoRulz
Years ago

The best thing about this segment is it puts the player in a situation they are comfortable in. And the quality of the interview benefits from it.

Great segment. Very natural and well edited.

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koberulz
Years ago

Wow, what a revelation - who would have thought the Cadee family were West Sydney supporters, after all they were involved behind the original Westars. Anything non-obvious said?

I would imagine that was non-obvious to around 90% of the viewership.

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Anonymous
Years ago

True, but lauding it on a forum with hardcores like us isn't getting by me.

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Manu Fieldel
Years ago

Kobe, look I'm not taking the piss out of you or anything, but do you ever feel the need to dish some original thoughts or discussion points?

It just seems to be correcting people all the time. If you really know your stuff, I'd like you to hit us with your own thoughts. Again, not taking the piss, just saying.

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Manu Fieldel
Years ago

FWIW I agree with you on the above point.

Great segment though, really enjoyed it.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Kobetrystorule. The new Mattic. Self opinionated.

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Anonymous
Years ago

You hit the nail on the head Manu. He can never be wrong if he just corrects and doesn't out himself in a position where he could be wrong with an original thought. Actually there was that Cooke thread which isn't going to well for him :)

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Anonymous
Years ago

put himself in a position*

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Anonymous
Years ago

Well obviously 90% wouldn't know (you said it as if I didn't know that about the TV viewing n00bs) but the original anon using it as evidence for the spot as being impressive on a specialist forum like this one doesn't hold sway. Good concept though, can't wait to find out something I don't know.

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Manu Fieldel
Years ago

Ah Yeah, full credit to you, Kobe, for that Cooke thread. Jumped the gun a little, but good shit.

Got any hot takes on the Taipans?

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Luuuc
Years ago

Thumbs up from me for the segment

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Isaac
Years ago

I also thought it was a good segment.

I'd say that 99% of Hoops’ readers would not be aware of Cadee’s West Sydney connection, just his accident...

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GordonG
Years ago

Having seen Heal messing around prior to getting ready to go on air, I'm kinda surprised he missed one.

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Luuuc
Years ago

Cadee was involved in an accident?

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Ingles13
Years ago

Great segment. While watching it, I was just waiting for heal or Cadee to mention the car accident. Luckily not a word was said!

Can't wait for him to get Casper or CG43 out there, maybe a trio shootout ?

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KET
Years ago

The NBL deserve props for upping the broadcast effort this year they way they have.

Williams is still an annoying commentator trying to make bold confident claims everytime he talks "i'm telling you now..." *mute*. BUT, his Fantasy segments are good and it's well shot.

The live crosses when there are double headers are a good idea as long as you have the right commentators: Redhage was a fail to begin with, but Casey is good at it.

I'd love to see the hammer shoot around, it sounds like a good idea.

The scorebug looks good, I don't understand why SKY always has to alter it: they did it lastyear and again this year. Why????

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Anonymous
Years ago

Interesting yesterday I was told that the NBL pay the commentators not FOX fwiw.

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LV
Years ago

In 2001 I had the opportunity to shoot around with Hammer, along with 3 other blokes

He tells us he'll hit 50 free throws in a row if we give him 3 chances.

First attempt.....11.

Second attempt....66 in a row.

He told us his record was 134.

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NBL Lover
Years ago

Great segment! Love getting insights into players thinking and thoughts.

Love to see Heal v Cotton, or Heal v Ware/Goulding.

Wish NBL.TV would store videos of post-match interviews, and segments like this for viewing.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Interesting yesterday I was told that the NBL pay the commentators not FOX fwiw.

Umm yeah, that's what NBL paying for all production costs means.

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