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

About this episode

Gordon Herbert discusses his decision to coach the Breakers and his vision for the team's future.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Gordon Herbert

Topics covered

• coaching
• basketball
• NBL
• team building
• defensive strategy

Keywords

• Gordon Herbert
• Breakers
• NBL
• Team Canada
• basketball coaching
• defensive edge
• Parker Jackson-Cartwright
• Sam Mennenga

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Breakers, Team Canada

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