League Legend Applauds Kings

Friday, March 3, 2023

NBL legend Andrew Gaze has applauded Sydney’s consistency this year despite having to replace an NBA import trio who aided in last year’s championship win.

With a new team this season, the Kings have mirrored last year’s success, with the chance to claim the trophy for the second season in a row.

Seven-time NBL MVP Gaze has shown praise to the Kings for matching their energy from last season.

“The Kings have been exceptional – and it’s virtually with a new team….to go from the three imports they had last year and still be so consistent is a great effort,” Gaze told Newscorp.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/SydneyKings?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SydneyKings</a> are making their voices clear ?<br><br>It’s the Kings v everyone else ?<br><br>Read more: <a href="https://t.co/hbn10vjXrk">https://t.co/hbn10vjXrk</a> <a href="https://t.co/iTHeU7w1NN">pic.twitter.com/iTHeU7w1NN</a></p>— NBL (@NBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1630699506042896385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Last season’s imports, Jaylen Adams, Jarell Martin, and Ian Clark, exited the club with current imports Derrick Walton Jr, Justin Simon and Tim Soares stepping up for the Kings.

Gaze acknowledged the coaching style head coach Chase Buford has implemented has helped Sydney continue its winning ways.

“It speaks volumes to the systems that have been put in place and the way in which you can mould your system to the strengths of the players you have at your disposal,” Gaze said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The crucial battle? ??<br><br>There's not much in the tale of the tape for the star power forwards of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL23?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL23</a> Championship Series ?<br><br>Who would you take in your starting five ahead of Friday's Game 1? <a href="https://t.co/JZaLUxbfcF">pic.twitter.com/JZaLUxbfcF</a></p>— NBL (@NBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1630471738122440704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Kings host the New Zealand Breakers in Game 1 of the Championship Series on Friday night at Qudos Bank Arena. Tip-off is 7:30pm AEDT and you can watch the game live and free on ESPN via Kayo Freebies, 10 Peach, 10 Play, Sky Sport in NZ and free to air on Prime in NZ.