Luuuc
Years ago
@lukesicari
The @NZBreakers have announced a press conference tomorrow, for a "significant announcement on the future of the club in the Australian National Basketball League." #NBL18
https://twitter.com/NZBreakers/status/967603649965772800?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Em5%7Ctwgr%5Eemail%7Ctwcon%5E7046%7Ctwterm%5E2
I hope its a name change it would mean another nz team is coming to the league
Curtley
Years ago
'Their future in the NBL' used to mean the club no longer had one.
I've also go the names of the new owners, you got that on Twitter too?
Udog
Years ago
I hear they bought the whole team for sux fufty and 2 sheep.
Dave Marshall
Years ago
It is indeed new owners.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/101768150/nba-stars-move-in-to-take-control-of-breakers
A consortium headed up by Matt Walsh, an NZ player who played two games for Miami. There are some other members with ownership interests in Swansea City FC, and also Shawn Marion.
The Blackwells will stay on as minority shareholders.
AngusH
Years ago
Sounds like a pretty big deal for the Breakers going forward. I think an overhaul of their core is probably (over)due, so great timing too.
Isaac
Years ago
A consortium including two former NBA players and a co-owner of English Premier League club Swansea City will become the new majority shareholders in the Breakers, New Zealand's successful basketball franchise.Had never heard of Matt Walsh. Wonder what brought Shawn Marion's interest to NZ?
Long time club owners and directors Paul and Liz Blackwell announced on Monday that a newly formed company, Breakers Basketball Ltd, will take control of the club from March 1, on the eve of the club's eight appearance in 11 years in the NBL semifinals.
The consortium is headed by former NBA player Matt Walsh, along with business partners Adam Goodman, Romie Chaudhari, Dan Katz and Shawn Marion.
cavolo
Years ago
Isaac, I wonder if Shawn Marion has a relationship/links to Sean Marks? This is a thought that comes to mind, that maybe Shawn has a relationship with a NZ basketballer and it has led to this?
No idea, just guessing. A great thing having business and basketball people with significant wealth behind them invested in the team.
LoveBroker
Years ago
Will they be called the New Zealand T-Rex's now then?
Proud
Years ago
For those wanting a second NZ team, does this help that at all ?
It certainly sounds like this club will remain prosperous
Benno
Years ago
Im sure these guys would of have some good contacts that would help bring quality players into the NBL. Which is super exciting!
Mystro
Years ago
Boucher will still be running the show but Walsh will be working closely with him.
Henare will still remain Coach.
great news for the club. a stable ownership group with experience and plenty of $
I'm not sure it is great news
Paul and Liz Blackwell are the best owners anyone could hope for
Matt Walsh retired from professional basketball 2 years ago. Now he runs the show. Atleast dillion Boucher spent many years learning the ropes before he was gm. This guys has the keys and he is on his learners licence from driving on the wrong side of the road.
Paul and Liz are still in the ownership group. Boucher is still in the management team. Walsh has stated no big changes from a basketball perspective, but plenty new from commercial aspect.
How can a 10 year journeyman with 2 years commercial experience add anything. Where I come from we call them graduates.
SteveK2
Years ago
If there's no friction with Walsh coming into the administration, it will most likely be a very good outcome for the organisation.
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