
Boti: Stankovic team should've released NBLers
Worthwhile going and winning as we did - I'd say.

Actually, I'm more interested in the first half of this article, where Boti compares the response to this Kiwi defeat to the one that Smyth copped in 2001.
He makes some good points. Nice to see everyone is so reasonable these days and aren't trying to lynch Brown after half a dozen games in charge!

Boti has a point I guess - the NBL should be supporting the NBL given the troubles it has experienced. However on the other hand, we need the Boomers playing more on the International stage. Timing is bad in this instance, but if there is a chance of fielding stronger players, then they should be in the Boomers team.
Alternatively, should the Boomers not be sending any team at all to the Stankovic Cup? I think the kids getting a chance is a good thing for the future - whether it is London 2012 or the World Champs in 2014.

If Basketball Australia did this they'd be lampooned for not sending a decent Australian outfit and start hearing cries (again) of why we haven't yet won a mens medal in Olympic or World Championship competition.
I remember reading in the BA report months back that it was identified that a strong showing by the Boomers will have positive impacts on the local league just like the socceroos have done for the A League.

