Anonymous
Years ago
Both on short term contracts in Greece. 2 clubs. AEK Athens and Kymis B.C. respectively. Emailed from the Kings.
"Cadee will conclude his Greek stint by the middle of April while it is expected Newley's commitment in Greece will end around the end of May. Both players will return to Australia shortly thereafter. The Kings pre-season training begins on July 31st."
See there is incentive for NBL players to not make playoffs. Need to go back to a slightly longer season to end of March like it used to be.
Benno
Years ago
Well turns out D.A will be present on another type of court
http://www.sportando.com/en/italy/serie-a/226092/david-andersen-turns-down-scandone-avellino-s-proposal.html
koberulz
Years ago
See there is incentive for NBL players to not make playoffs. Need to go back to a slightly longer season to end of March like it used to be.You're right, we should force them to play the entire season in Europe instead.
Wookiee
Years ago
Playing in a league over there will do Cadee the world of good, instead of bumming around Bankstown courts with his mates...
It will do him good but other than the top 4/6 teams the rest are no better than the Nbl. It'll be interesting to see how he goes.
Newely has gone to one of the big Greek sides, hope he doesn't come back to knackered
"You're right, we should force them to play the entire season in Europe instead."
Correct, either that or entire season in Australia.
ME
(he/kangaroo)
Years ago
The fact that our league ends earlier brings more talent to our shores than almost any other reason. Your idea that it somehow makes players want to tank the end of their season to miss the playoffs is completely illogical and unfounded.
They may not try as hard, not outright tank. Never said tank. Also our season is super short for a pro league. Was better when it ended in April.
ME
(he/kangaroo)
Years ago
It's super short because there are only 8 teams. You can only reasonably play 8 teams against eachother so many times. Towards the end of the season I got a bit sick of it all, and it's only now that the real shit is here that my interest has piqued.
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