How Longley Helped Unmask King

Sydney Kings big man Jordan Hunter has praised the influence Australian basketball legend Luc Longley has had on his career.

Longley, who serves as a special advisor at the Kings, has helped Hunter unmask his identity and balance his on-court and off-court personas.

“Luc has probably been the most vital person in my experience with the Sydney Kings. He saw a little bit of the strange weirdo he was growing up in me,” Hunter told Newscorp.

The 25-year-old added he often felt the need to hide his off-court interests to try and take on an arrogant and ruthless attitude as a professional athlete.

Hunter missed Sydney’s championship campaign last season due to injury, but is poised to play a crucial role in the club’s mission to win back-to-back titles.

The Kings’ season tips-off on October 1 against the Illawarra Hawks.

For the full story head to >> Luc Longley helps Jordan Hunter discover his on-court identity in NBL

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