When Patience isn't a card game but a gamble
PATIENCE. Brett Brown used the word at today’s press conference and formal announcement of his appointment as head coach of the NBA’s struggling Philadelphia 76ers.
Aussie Brett flying our flag
ONE of the best aspects of Brett Brown being named head coach of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers is he is the closest thing we have to an Aussie coaching in The Show.
League is on the move
ORIGINALLY the thought of NBL clubs latching on to an NBA franchise in a “little brother” type program seemed a great way to go when Perth Wildcats signed James Ennis.
Glass more than half full
ON the same day as Perth Wildcats revealed one of their NBL imports as NBA-bound James Ennis, to again run into negative press about next season was staggering yesterday.
Friday Wrap - It's been a good day
THE NBL draw is out, the Opals suffer a blow, my brother gets his own line, and Ben Madgen shows again he is a special athlete and person – all in all, it was a pretty good day.
Kings show positive signs
SYDNEY Kings' new lineup showed Sin City's NBL fans they were in for at worst a competitive season with a gritty 85-87 loss last night to University of New Mexico at Bankstown.
Andrej's masterstroke!
WHEN all the talk began about who should succeed Brett Brown as coach of the Boomers, must confess had my nose out-of-joint Gordie McLeod’s name was not in the conversation.
Tuesday Wrap - Quick on the draw
THE new NBL expects to reveal its finalised draw “within a few days” as it continues its behind-the-scenes revamping of its rejuvenated product.
Time for a Hall monitor
IT may not be high on the “to-do” list for NBL Pty Ltd but when the big issues are all sorted, the NBL should reclaim its own Hall of Fame.
Bring back the pizzaz
WOULD you pay to see him? That should be the first rule of thumb for imports being signed by clubs in the new NBL.

