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NBL NOW | Why Gordon Herbert Chose the Breakers and What Comes Next

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Newly appointed Breakers Head Coach Gordon Herbert opens up on why he chose New Zealand, how he’ll balance coaching with Team Canada, and what excites him most about the NBL. From building around Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Sam Mennenga to shaping the roster with a defensive edge, Herbert shares his vision for the team’s future. 00:00 – Intro 00:26 – Why He Chose the Breakers 01:56 – Balancing NBL & Team Canada 02:49 – How the Deal Came Together 04:08 – His Coaching Philosophy & Style 06:39 – Building Around Parker & Sam 08:07 – Interest from Players & Coaches 09:12 – What It Takes to Win 10:19 – Roster Build & Defensive Focus 12:47 – Timeline: Arrival & Preseason Plans 13:47 – Coaching Team Canada 15:41 – Life Outside Basketball 16:55 – Outro Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/