The Space Age: King Cam ready to launch

Cameron 'Space Cam' Oliver is looking to show "the complete player" he's become, during his second stint in the NBL.

Already an All-NBL Second Team member at Cairns, in 2020, Oliver then spent time in Israel, Spain, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, China and most significantly, the NBA.

He's returned to Australia and the Sydney Kings with even greater expectations.

"I’m glad to be back in Australia to show the complete player I’ve become," Oliver told CODE Sports. "If I retire, I want to know that I gave it my all at the very peak of my game."

Although head coach Brian Goorjian welcomed Oliver back to Australia to play for the Kings, the extra challenge for the 28-year-old big man now is to compete alongside a talent-laden roster, where court-time is a blessing. 

He's been coming off the bench, and while he's not playing as many minutes as his time at the Taipans, Oliver's impact is just as great.

"I think I still have so much more to give ... whatever role Goorj gives me, I just want to make sure I excel in it," he said. 

Oliver is averaging 14 points and 5.8 rebounds off the bench and looks well in the mix for the league's Best Sixth Man Award, such is his form.

The Kings play the Tasmania JackJumpers on Friday night at 7:30pm AEDT, live on ESPN via Kayo.