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Rob Loe to Breakers

There wasn't a combo 3/4 import in the NZNBL. The best options were Marcel Jones (now with Melb) and Leon Henry (who I hope is a Breakers target).

Agree about the distribution - the Breakers' offense last season fell apart with Webster at the 1. There was a consistent lack of ball movement which often led to an overemphasis on jumpers. The simple driving actions (in particular PnR) wasn't effective as Webster didn't regularly hit the roll man (like Jackson). I'm also concerned with the defense with Webster/Penney starting in the backcourt.

If Webster has improved his passing, then the NZNBL import option is MacKenzie Moore. Tall guard who's effectively 3-and-D. I'd rather go for Stephen Holt who can distribute and can start (Melbourne beef is also useful).

In terms of the other import, I think we need another Ibekwe/Jackson type with Loe as the floor spacer. Pledger prefers the pick-and-pop, Vukona doesn't execute the PnR action.

My minute spread for the roster would look like this:
Pledger (23) / Loe (17)
Vukona (20) / Import (20)
Abercrombie (28) / Penney (4) / Henry (8)
Webster (18) / Penney (22)
Holt* (26) / Webster (10) / Ili (4)

Any imports in the NZ league who could ably fill that 4/3 role at a budget?

The only question mark I have with my posted line up is the lack of a pure create for others PG and the lack of a great defender in the back court.

There is certainly enough scoring and range available across the board though.

Holt would be a decent pickup

ftsos speaking sense as always!

With Penney able to play the 3 as well as the two I would be looking at a combo PG/SG. Holt comes to mind. The second import would be a 4/3 type.

Loe would be backup to both 5/4 spots and likely to play more minutes in the 5 than the 4.

Pledger/Loe
Vukona/Loe/import
Abercrombie/import/Penney
Penny/Holt
Webster/Holt/Ili

Webster
Penney
Abercrombie
Loe
Pledger

This line up certainly has a lot of outside firepower, you wouldn't want to duck under the screens on 1-4 and it gives big Pledger a lot of room to operate.

It's not going to help much for this season, though.

I think the Breakers want to win another 'ship.
That will be a better promo tool.

I agree with Zodiac, Penney and Webster to start together. I think the Breakers will go an all-Kiwi starting five, will be a great promo tool for them.

I love to see the roster like below with Michael Karena signed for last local spot. Spot 4/5 development for NZ seems much needed at this stage. Karena is performing well so far from the NZNBL and current Tall Blacks.

Pledger/Karena
Vukona/Loe
Abercrombie/import [can plan 3 or 4]/Delany
Webster/Penney
Import/Ili

I would be surprised if Webster doesn't start at PG as it's where he has to play if he wants to crack the NBA and Penney starting at SG.

Thats a very good looking team. Assuming a quality import point guard comes in and a solid role player import at the 4 e.g. ibekwe they'd have to be title faves by a fair way

seattle v connecticut friday ESPN and ESPN HD.

around 12.00 - 12.30

seattle doing well bar Tulsa game and it would have been interesting if erin had played with the sun as A J-Z has had knee surgery leaving them a bit short in the guard dept.

East conference very close and a must for the sun who are a little out of sorts at present.