Luc Longley on Scottie Pippen almost playing for the Wildcats and almost coaching the Kings and his plan to boost social basketball

  • December 11, 2023
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Luc Longley needs no introduction, he’s either the Greatest Australian Basketball player of all time or not far from it depending on how you view things. Three NBA championships, was a key part of the Australian Boomers program from 1988-2000 and is currently part owner of the Sydney Kings.

 

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Luc joins Dan Boyce on the podcast to talk being an owner, the Next Stars program and his plan to grow social basketball.

Luc’s recent partnership with Hahn is also set to make history, with Australia’s first-ever outdoor pub coming to life in Sydney.

The Hahn Half Court, Half Pub experience will take place across three epic weekends from Sunday 11 February to Sunday 25 February 202 and will be a combination of a 3 on 3 basketball competition, live music, exclusive Throwback pop up shop & VIP styling experience, cold Hahn beers and food by Marys.

Luc will be on hand at all events to meet players and fans, with his 3 x NBA championship rings on display.

 

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Podcast Topics include…

  • Luc explains his plans to improve social basketball through a unique partnership with Hahn and a half pub / half basketball court for the summer (2:00)

  • What his interactions with fans have been like since The Last Dance and his ABC Australian Story special (7:00

  • The biggest highlight of the touring Australia with Scottie Pippen (12:00)

  • The story behind Scottie Pippen ALMOST coaching the Sydney Kings as well as ALMOST playing for the Perth Wildcats (13:30)

  • His role as part-owner of the Sydney Kings (14:30)

  • Thoughts on the Rocco Zikarsky and his future (21:00)

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