Cairns Taipans star Jack McVeigh joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to unpack the team meeting that sparked Taipans’ turnaround, learning to lead on the floor, and why he reckons Jonah Bolden is the Taipans’ best player right now. Jack also opens up about 17 year old Luke Paul’s “aura”, why anyone can beat anyone in the NBL, his Boomers and NBA goals, and how becoming a dad has changed him on and off the court.

Cairns Taipans star Jack McVeigh joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to unpack the team meeting that sparked Taipans&rsquo; turnaround, learning to lead on the floor, and why he reckons Jonah Bolden is the Taipans&rsquo; best player right now. Jack also opens up about 17 year old Luke Paul&rsquo;s &ldquo;aura&rdquo;, why anyone can beat anyone in the NBL, his Boomers and NBA goals, and how becoming a dad has changed him on and off the court.

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NBL NOW | Jack McVeigh on Luke Paul’s Aura, Fatherhood and Cairns’ Title Hopes

Matt Hickey is joined by Chris Anstey to discuss Cole Anthony's feud with the refs and also cover Josh Oduro’s quiet rise as Melbourne United’s most consistent player, Perth Wildcats’ defensive and rebounding problems ahead of the Ignite Cup clash with the Brisbane Bullets, why Will Weaver has built something special in Brisbane, where Raul Neto could land next, and which team has the highest ceiling in what Chris calls the closest NBL season he’s seen in a decade.

Matt Hickey is joined by Chris Anstey to discuss Cole Anthony's feud with the refs and also cover Josh Oduro&rsquo;s quiet rise as Melbourne United&rsquo;s most consistent player, Perth Wildcats&rsquo; defensive and rebounding problems ahead of the Ignite Cup clash with the Brisbane Bullets, why Will Weaver has built something special in Brisbane, where Raul Neto could land next, and which team has the highest ceiling in what Chris calls the closest NBL season he&rsquo;s seen in a decade.

NBL NOW | Anstey on Cole - “He’s too good a player for us to be talking about this” 

Brad Newley joins Kelsey Browne and Derek Rucker for an NBL Now Round 7 roundtable, and he brings the hot takes.

The crew breaks down Cairns’ statement win over Brisbane and where Raul Neto lands next. They preview Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers in Launceston and ask whether Adelaide’s 36ers are in real trouble or just warming up. Plus Brad names his top four, says Perth don’t defend, and makes a bold MVP call.

Brad Newley joins Kelsey Browne and Derek Rucker for an NBL Now Round 7 roundtable, and he brings the hot takes.
The crew breaks down Cairns&rsquo; statement win over Brisbane and where Raul Neto lands next. They preview Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers in Launceston and ask whether Adelaide&rsquo;s 36ers are in real trouble or just warming up. Plus Brad names his top four, says Perth don&rsquo;t defend, and makes a bold MVP call.

NBL NOW Roundtable |  MVP, Top Four, & the Best Point Guard the league

NBL legend Wayne McDaniel joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to talk the best point guards in NBL27 and why the League has never been in a better spot. The former Adelaide 36ers star explains why Kendric Davis needs to borrow some of Bryce Cotton’s poise. He names his top three point guards and calls Will Magnay the best big man in the league so far. Plus: Wayne’s tip for Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans, and why Tassie vs Sydney Kings is a must watch.

NBL legend Wayne McDaniel joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to talk the best point guards in NBL27 and why the League has never been in a better spot. The former Adelaide 36ers star explains why Kendric Davis needs to borrow some of Bryce Cotton&rsquo;s poise. He names his top three point guards and calls Will Magnay the best big man in the league so far. Plus: Wayne&rsquo;s tip for Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans, and why Tassie vs Sydney Kings is a must watch.

NBL NOW | Jack McVeigh on Luke Paul’s Aura, Fatherhood and Cairns’ Title Hopes

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