As Sydney prepare to honour one of its proudest moments of the nineties, Shane Heal recounts his memories of the highest scoring team in Kings history and how that record breaking season sits up with his NBA and Boomers success.
He hasn’t been short of a word on his cross-town enemy this season but, ahead of the Throwdown, Phoenix owner Romie Chaudhari has reignited the bitter rivalry with Melbourne United.
If Harry Froling had been injured during a game or at training, he would have been financially covered. Instead, he was left at rock bottom to fend for himself. He wants that to change – and not just for basketballers.
Some pundits earmarked the Sydney Kings as NBL title favourites before a ball had been bounced. They’ve looked a long way off at times. Here’s why coach Brian Goorjian believes everything’s about to change. LIKES AND DISLIKES
Brian Goorjian has been in the spotlight as the Kings endure a difficult start – and the barrage of abuse he’s copped online has led to the veteran coach quitting social media altogether.
History-making Wildcats star Bryce Cotton could command a mouth-watering salary following his record-breaking scoring haul, but it could price the four-time MVP out of the NBL.
Kings stars Jaylen Adams and Cam Oliver are racing the clock to be fit for Saturday’s clash against New Zealand, leaving Sydney in a delicate position.
The referee decision that had Andrew Bogut labelling it the worst call of the season and outraged fans and players, another NBL flopping disgrace, a struggling import responds and a pair of unsung kids stand up. Crosscourt likes and dislikes.
Basketball star Harry Froling isn’t supposed to be alive. The victim of a one-punch attack, he defied the odds and cheated death. Froling tells MATT LOGUE how he’s reclaimed his life after coming desperately close to losing it.
Bryce Cotton reckons a young Boomer who has stepped up his game for the the Wildcats in the absence of the injured four-time NBL MVP has got what it takes to succeed in the NBA.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/matt-logue/page/3