Still a while to go, but could we see 2 players from Taranaki Steelformers Airs battle it out for Sal’s NBL Most Improved Player? Both Carlin Davison and Jack Andrew must be in the conversation.

Caitlin Clark’s impact on fandom and a competition’s/team’s business is as big as we’ve ever seen in women’s sport. Well worth a read.

This is the NBS Nelson Giants team I tipped to finish 2nd on the Sal’s NBL ladder … can we please start the season from now?

It’s worth reminding everyone that coaches cast these votes after every Sal’s NBL game & the Top 10 players go to a final vote cast by a panel of about 15, including all 11 team head coaches.

👉 Professional sports begin & end with the fan. No fans, no sports, it’s that simple. The fans of the future seek lifelong memories - they want entertainment, social interaction, to belong & to be valued. And they love innovation that engages and interacts with them. #FansFirst

All credit to Air New Zealand pilots today for successfully landing my flight safely in Wellington … I have no idea how you do it in such awful weather, but I have full admiration for your skill. #Rollercoaster

I’m expecting a few big days coming up for Kiwi player signings, with international players likely to be announced over the next few weeks.

EVERY GAME COUNTS … amazingly if the Southland Sharks win tonight against Taranaki Steelformers Airs they could jump from 9th to as high as 5th on the Sal’s NBL ladder 🔥 … game on!

Looking forward to working with Zoe tonight on Sky Sport NZ - one of my favourite players in Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa and a fantastic human - join us from 6:30pm for Otago Nuggets vs Taranaki Steelformers Airs

Whisper is Taranaki Steelformers Airs star Carlin Davison will play Sal’s NBL tonight against Otago Nuggets after suffering what looked like a bad injury just 48hrs ago in Invercargill - the Magic Man could soon be the Miracle Man!

My last Sal’s NBL visit to the Deep South has delivered more of the ever-changing scenery I have enjoyed so much living here in NZ. A big thanks to all the staff and fans at Southland Sharks and Otago Nuggets for always making me feel welcome 🙏

Tommy V!!!

Based on the Jadcup Tuatara I saw take down the Jets last night… I’m confident Cam Gliddon has a team capable of going deep in the Sal’s NBL playoffs. This Tuatara team can do some damage from here.

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Special … Mills Albert Wellington Saints star Hyrum Harris just lived out every basketball player’s dream - one for the ages in the Sal’s NBL

Every basketball kid’s dream! Sal’s NBL Stuff nzherald ESPN Australia & NZ Sky Sport NZ Sport Nation NZ NZ Sports Wire Mills Albert Wellington Saints NBL

Last day behind the mic on Sky Sport NZ and a very talented guy to finish the journey with - Casey Frank A big thanks to everyone around the Sal’s NBL - I appreciate your support for new innovations and embracing change. I hope to see you all again one day - next stop the @nbl 🙏

Wow .. a step back to the Sal’s NBL Showdown during Covid - the first sports bubble in the world. A few less grey hairs back then 😂 … such a good time - I’ll always be thankful to the 84 players, 7 teams and all the supportive fans 🙏

When Sal’s NBL Basketball NZ took on Rapid League 2yrs ago the goal was to see NZ rise up the world ranks. Congrats to the JTBs - top 4 at U19 FIBA Basketball WC. 10 of the 12 have come through Rapid, a world-first innovation that NZ & Sky Sport NZ backed 🙏 Stuff TVNZ+ Sport Nation NZ

All the best to the Saints and Sharks in today’s Sal’s NBL grand final … I’ll be watching and cheering from Melbourne. Great to see a full house! #FansFirst