Breakers add ex-NBA local to booming squad

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Jonah Bolden has signed a one-year contract with the New Zealand Breakers.

Former NBA talent and Sydney Kings big Jonah Bolden will continue his NBL career with the New Zealand Breakers, after the announcement of a one-year contract.

Bolden returned to professional basketball with the Kings in NBL24 after almost three years away from the game, following the conclusion of three years in the NBA.

The 28-year-old forward is currently playing for Capitanes de Arecibo of the Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional during the NBL off-season, and averaged 8.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in his solitary season with the Kings.

Mody Maor says the Breakers' track record of ensuring players reach their full potential will be the key to unlocking Bolden next season.

"The Breakers is an organisation which appeals to players who want to achieve things or are chasing something in their career," Maor said.

"Regardless of whether that player is an import or local, everyone's got better, everyone's improved, and everybody has made steps forward, and it's something for which we are very proud.

"I'm looking forward to Jonah arriving in Auckland and unlocking everything he can do."

Bolden is the sixth fully-rostered player confirmed for NBL25, and has joined Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Mojave King, Sam Mennenga, Mitch McCarron and Dane Pineau in the squad.