The More Than A Game Podcast

One of the most inspiring stories ever on the More Than A Game Podcast. Tracy Williams speaks about growing up playing against Michael Jordan and Dominque Wilkins, travelling the world with the Harlem Globetrotters, speaking in front of US Presidents, and how his faith influences his current role as Global Ambassador for Charity Bounce.

Oscar Forman joins the More Than A Game Podcast to discuss his 17 year NBL career; the importance of forming healthy life habits that breathe success; mastering public speaking; as well as the idea of an NBL v NZNBL Champions League. All this and more in Episode 13 of the More Than A Game Podcast.

Sydney Kings guard DJ Vasiljevic joins the More Than A Game Podcast to share his story and rise from breaking records in his time at the University of Miami and NCAA, too starring in NBL21. DJ also speaks of his NBA aspirations and the importance of goal setting in life and sport.

In this episode we speak to NBL Hall of fame Inductee, Cal Bruton OAM. Cal is a former championship winner with the Brisbane Bullets, two-time member of the NBL All-First Team, Former NBL Coach of the Year and a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal for his work in the community particularly with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Communities. Cal joins us to unearth the Pride, Passion and...

In this episode NBL Commentator, Journalist and historian, Matt McQuade, joins the podcast to preview the upcoming NBL21 season and to discuss how passion fuels a strong work ethic. 

We all have challenges and hardships in life that can set us back, it's what we implement to overcome them that's important. In this episode we speak with former Sydney Kings and Sutherland Sharks point guard, BJ Carter who shares his story of overcoming adversity and the importance of developing a strong work ethic in all that we do.  BJ also shares his experiences of winning three NBL championsh...

On the 20th Anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, we speak with Olympic Silver Medalist and 3x WNBL Champion Annie La Fleur on the More Than A Game Podcast. Annie speaks to us about her experience representing Australia at the Olympics, her career playing at the highest level in both the WNBL & WNBA, as well as diving into the importance of the role that mentoring plays in developing one's...

After the NBL's announcement that they have established a Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group to focus on providing a framework for the NBL to support the national reconciliation movement, I speak with former NRL star and avid Sydney Kings fan, Jamie Soward who speaks to us about the progress the NBL are making in the realms of reconciliation. Jamie also speaks to us about winning a premiersh...

In this episode we speak to NBL and Fox Sports Commentator Matt Russell who he gives us a behind the scenes look at sports broadcasting in the NBL and the importance of adaptability and integrity in sports journalism. Being a Wollongong resident, Matt also provides us with his thoughts of The Hawks new ownership structure and pays tribute to retiring NBL legend Damian Martin.

In Episode 5 we chat with former Brisbane Bullets and Sydney Kings point guard Jeremy Kendle who speaks to us about the importance of the three 'C's'; Character, Competency and Culture, as well as the importance of another 'C', Convictions. Jeremy also shares with us his incredible story of playing professional basketball around the world, and his aspirations of continuing his career in the NBL.

After the NBL confirmed that a team will be based in Tasmania for the first time since 1996 for the 2021/2022 NBL Season, we speak with Bill Tomlinson, who was the last coach to coach a Tasmanian based team in the NBL. Bill speaks to us about his time coaching the Hobart Tassie Devils, the Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames, being apart of the Sydney Kings Three-Peat success, as well as coaching grass...

In this episode I am joined by Jason Smith who speaks to me about the Sydney Kings Three-peat, the 2000 Olympic Games experience, the importance of clear communication in leadership, and matching up against a young LeBron James. 

In this episode we speak to Jeff Van Gronigen, General Manager of the Adelaide 36ers. Jeff speaks to us about his relationship with Andrew Gaze, the importance of organisational structures understanding their vision and purpose, and reflects on the life and legacy of his late brother John Van Gronigen.

In this episode, Rob reacts to the news of Kevin Lisch's retirement, talks about coaching Andrew Bogut and winning gold at the World Junior Championships as well as providing some helpful tips for young coaches.