Let’s get this straight. I love basketball. It’s my favourite sport of all. Rugby used to be my favourite sport but, over the years, my preference has changed. The detailed reason it has changed is better left for another occasion but suffice it to say that rugby, in comparison to basketball, is just plain dumb. It’s not as dumb as rugby league, Australian football or soccer, … [Read more...]
Thursday, January 19 – Sports Centre – Hoopsters couldn’t look any better…
Hoopsters were out in force at the sports centre again last Thursday... yet again proving that when it comes to best-dressed athletes, basketball has it over the rest. Who cares if you can't jump. It's style that really counts. That being said, most of this lot can jump. And shoot. And dribble. And … [Read more...]
Saturday, January 7 – Cavvanbah Sports Centre – pickup basketball
Regular Saturday arvo pickup was on at the Byron Bay Cavvanbah Sports Centre. All of the usual stars were out and shining. One bloke with a penchant for low post play showed what basketball sartorial style is all about while simultaneously proving that power forwards and centres can actually dress well. You don't have to be Steph Curry to be cool, it seems. Check out the pics … [Read more...]
Prince Alfred Park, Surry Hills N.S.W. – October 10, 2016.
What does the “black-face” incident and its aftermath tell us about sport in Australia?
Where do I start with this one? The background. A few months back Alice Kunek (Bulleen Boomers basketballer and member of the Australian Opals national team) posted images of herself in “black-face” dress-up on the internet. Her Opals team mate, Liz Cambage (an Australian of Nigerian heritage), expressed disappointment and disgust that a team mate of hers could think … [Read more...]