2020-2021 NBL Depth Charts
May 19, 2021
Adam Gibson
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 30/10/86
- Place of Birth: Launceston (TAS)
- Position: PG
- Height (CM): 191
- Weight (KG): 93
- Junior Assoc: TAS - Launceston
- College: None
- NBL DEBUT: 14/09/05
- AGE AT DEBUT: 18
- LAST NBL GAME: 13/06/21
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 34
- NBL History: Brisbane 2006-08, 2017-19 | South 2009 | Gold Coast 2010-12 | Adelaide 2013-16 | South East Melbourne 2020-21
- Championships: 2
- Brisbane (2007), South Dragons (2009)
NICKNAME/S: Gibbo
BIO: Adam Gibson was born in Launceston (TAS) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Launceston basketball program. Gibson received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 2004. He spent one year there and played for the program’s state league team.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Adam Gibson made his NBL debut with the Brisbane Bullets at 18 years of age. He scored two points in his first game.
In his rookie season with the Brisbane Bullets, Adam Gibson averaged 3.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists, helping the team finish with a 17-15 record. Brisbane secured sixth place but fell short in the elimination finals, losing to the Perth Wildcats (86-91). Despite the loss, Gibson’s potential as a solid role player became evident in his debut year.
2006/07 – THE GREATEST NBL TEAM OF ALL TIME?
The following season, the Bullets added star guard CJ Bruton and revamped their roster with players like Ebi Ere and Dusty Rychart. Despite a slow start, Brisbane went on an incredible 18-game winning streak to close the season, finishing first with a 28-5 record. Sam MacKinnon (18.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists) won both the MVP and Best Defensive Player awards, leading a star-studded team into the playoffs.
Brisbane defeated the Sydney Kings in the semifinals and took down Melbourne in the Grand Final series (3-1), winning their first NBL championship since 1987. Gibson, appearing in 39 games, averaged 6.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists for the season.
2007/08
Gibson stepped up in the 2007/08 season, averaging 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists as Brisbane finished third with a 20-10 record. However, financial difficulties led to the team’s exit from the league after the season. Gibson’s growth as a reliable guard was undeniable as he prepared for his next challenge.
SOUTH DRAGONS
2008/09
Gibson joined the South Dragons after Brisbane’s exit and played a pivotal role in their successful season. Under legendary coach Brian Goorjian, the Dragons finished first with a 22-8 record and went on to win the NBL championship, defeating Melbourne in a thrilling five-game series. Gibson averaged 10.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists and was named the NBL’s Best Defensive Player, marking his rise as one of the league’s premier guards.
GOLD COAST BLAZE
2009/10 – 2011/12
Gibson moved to the Gold Coast Blaze in 2009, where he continued to grow as a player. He averaged 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in his first season, helping the Blaze finish third with a 16-12 record. Over the next two seasons, he remained a key player, averaging 13.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 2010/11, and 11.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 2011/12, helping the Blaze to a third-place finish in his final season with the team.
ADELAIDE 36ERS
2012/13 – 2015/16
Gibson joined the Adelaide 36ers in 2012 and quickly became a leader. In his first season, he averaged 11.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, though the 36ers struggled, finishing last. However, with the arrival of coach Joey Wright in 2013, Adelaide turned things around, finishing second in 2013/14 and making it to the Grand Final. Gibson played a key role, averaging 12.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists that season.
Gibson continued to be a steady contributor, averaging 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 2015/16, his final season with Adelaide, before moving on to Brisbane.
BRISBANE BULLETS
2016/17 – 2018/19
Returning to the Brisbane Bullets in 2016, Gibson provided veteran leadership and consistency. In 2018/19, he averaged 6.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while reaching a significant milestone, playing his 400th NBL game. Brisbane finished the season with a 14-14 record and advanced to the playoffs, where they were eliminated by Perth in the semifinals.
SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX
2019/20 – 2020/21
Gibson joined the South East Melbourne Phoenix for their inaugural season in 2019. Despite injuries limiting his time on the court, he contributed 6.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over 22 games in 2019/20. He saw less playing time in 2020/21, averaging 3.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists as the Phoenix reached the NBL playoffs for the first time, ultimately losing to Melbourne United in the semifinals.
Gibson’s long and successful NBL career has been defined by his defensive tenacity, leadership, and steady playmaking, making him one of the league’s most respected veterans.
Adam Gibson played sixteen seasons across five NBL teams. This included the Brisbane Bullets, South Dragons, Gold Coast Blaze, Adelaide 36ers and South East Melbourne Phoenix. He averaged 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 460 NBL games.
CAREER RANKINGS:
– 26th in total games played.
– 16th in total assists
– 49th in total steals
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 34 | South East Melbourne | 19-17 (4) | 24 | 315.0 | 79 | 34 | 27 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 31 | 29 | 78 | 37% | 15 | 49 | 31% | 6 | 8 | 75% | 48% | 47% | 13 |
| 2019-20 | 33 | South East Melbourne | 9-19 (8) | 22 | 440.0 | 147 | 51 | 47 | 9 | 42 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 52 | 54 | 118 | 46% | 32 | 70 | 46% | 7 | 9 | 78% | 60% | 59% | 25 |
| 2018-19 | 32 | Brisbane | 14-14 (4) | 30 | 586.0 | 186 | 66 | 81 | 12 | 54 | 19 | 2 | 29 | 54 | 61 | 150 | 41% | 35 | 91 | 38% | 29 | 34 | 85% | 56% | 52% | 19 |
| 2017-18 | 31 | Brisbane | 9-19 (8) | 24 | 635.0 | 174 | 56 | 84 | 17 | 39 | 17 | 2 | 36 | 61 | 66 | 139 | 47% | 25 | 72 | 35% | 17 | 18 | 94% | 59% | 56% | 19 |
| 2016-17 | 30 | Brisbane | 10-18 (8) | 21 | 614.0 | 206 | 54 | 79 | 11 | 43 | 21 | 4 | 33 | 60 | 70 | 153 | 46% | 33 | 80 | 41% | 33 | 35 | 94% | 61% | 57% | 17 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | Adelaide | 14-14 (5) | 27 | 751.0 | 245 | 94 | 111 | 21 | 73 | 19 | 3 | 41 | 65 | 84 | 191 | 44% | 27 | 72 | 38% | 50 | 56 | 89% | 56% | 51% | 21 |
| 2014-15 | 28 | Adelaide | 17-11 (3) | 30 | 968.0 | 327 | 131 | 162 | 15 | 116 | 48 | 4 | 71 | 77 | 119 | 308 | 39% | 31 | 124 | 25% | 58 | 71 | 82% | 48% | 44% | |
| 2013-14 | 27 | Adelaide | 18-10 (2) | 31 | 993.0 | 378 | 129 | 149 | 24 | 105 | 26 | 10 | 58 | 93 | 150 | 314 | 48% | 46 | 120 | 38% | 32 | 45 | 71% | 56% | 55% | |
| 2012-13 | 26 | Adelaide | 8-20 (8) | 28 | 904.0 | 324 | 102 | 136 | 14 | 88 | 20 | 3 | 58 | 85 | 124 | 303 | 41% | 41 | 119 | 34% | 35 | 45 | 78% | 50% | 48% | 22 |
| 2011-12 | 25 | Gold Coast | 17-11 (3) | 30 | 945.0 | 342 | 125 | 140 | 26 | 99 | 33 | 0 | 62 | 85 | 130 | 311 | 42% | 42 | 128 | 33% | 40 | 53 | 75% | 51% | 49% | 28 |
| 2010-11 | 24 | Gold Coast | 13-15 (6) | 27 | 895.0 | 351 | 117 | 147 | 23 | 94 | 26 | 3 | 63 | 78 | 129 | 302 | 43% | 43 | 126 | 34% | 50 | 67 | 75% | 53% | 50% | 22 |
| 2009-10 | 23 | Gold Coast | 16-12 (3) | 27 | 840.0 | 279 | 99 | 123 | 17 | 82 | 28 | 2 | 55 | 86 | 108 | 250 | 43% | 33 | 106 | 31% | 30 | 38 | 79% | 52% | 50% | 26 |
| 2008-09 | 22 | South | 22-8 (1) | 38 | 1,226.0 | 387 | 123 | 108 | 34 | 89 | 37 | 5 | 59 | 120 | 130 | 290 | 45% | 54 | 133 | 41% | 73 | 86 | 85% | 58% | 54% | 18 |
| 2007-08 | 21 | Brisbane | 20-10 (3) | 33 | 1,032.0 | 379 | 113 | 133 | 32 | 81 | 33 | 4 | 53 | 126 | 137 | 294 | 47% | 40 | 102 | 39% | 65 | 77 | 84% | 57% | 53% | 22 |
| 2006-07 | 20 | Brisbane | 28-5 (1) | 39 | 748.0 | 267 | 76 | 79 | 34 | 42 | 37 | 1 | 40 | 104 | 102 | 184 | 55% | 25 | 59 | 42% | 38 | 52 | 73% | 64% | 62% | 25 |
| 2005-06 | 19 | Brisbane | 17-15 (6) | 29 | 318.0 | 88 | 28 | 33 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 59 | 37 | 83 | 45% | 6 | 29 | 21% | 8 | 20 | 40% | 48% | 48% | 12 | Totals | 460 | 12210 | 4159 | 1398 | 1639 | 312 | 1086 | 395 | 47 | 718 | 1236 | 1530 | 3468 | 44.1% | 528 | 1480 | 35.7% | 571 | 714 | 80.0% | 55% | 52% | 34 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 34 | South East Melbourne | 19-17 (4) | 24 | 13.1 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 37% | 0.6 | 2.0 | 31% | 0.3 | 0.3 | 75% | 48% | 47% | 13 |
| 2019-20 | 33 | South East Melbourne | 9-19 (8) | 22 | 20.0 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 5.4 | 46% | 1.5 | 3.2 | 46% | 0.3 | 0.4 | 78% | 60% | 59% | 25 |
| 2018-19 | 32 | Brisbane | 14-14 (4) | 30 | 19.5 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 41% | 1.2 | 3.0 | 38% | 1.0 | 1.1 | 85% | 56% | 52% | 19 |
| 2017-18 | 31 | Brisbane | 9-19 (8) | 24 | 26.5 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 47% | 1.0 | 3.0 | 35% | 0.7 | 0.8 | 94% | 59% | 56% | 19 |
| 2016-17 | 30 | Brisbane | 10-18 (8) | 21 | 29.2 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 7.3 | 46% | 1.6 | 3.8 | 41% | 1.6 | 1.7 | 94% | 61% | 57% | 17 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | Adelaide | 14-14 (5) | 27 | 27.8 | 9.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 7.1 | 44% | 1.0 | 2.7 | 38% | 1.9 | 2.1 | 89% | 56% | 51% | 21 |
| 2014-15 | 28 | Adelaide | 17-11 (3) | 30 | 32.3 | 10.9 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 10.3 | 39% | 1.0 | 4.1 | 25% | 1.9 | 2.4 | 82% | 48% | 44% | |
| 2013-14 | 27 | Adelaide | 18-10 (2) | 31 | 32.0 | 12.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 4.8 | 10.1 | 48% | 1.5 | 3.9 | 38% | 1.0 | 1.5 | 71% | 56% | 55% | |
| 2012-13 | 26 | Adelaide | 8-20 (8) | 28 | 32.3 | 11.6 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 41% | 1.5 | 4.3 | 34% | 1.3 | 1.6 | 78% | 50% | 48% | 22 |
| 2011-12 | 25 | Gold Coast | 17-11 (3) | 30 | 31.5 | 11.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 10.4 | 42% | 1.4 | 4.3 | 33% | 1.3 | 1.8 | 75% | 51% | 49% | 28 |
| 2010-11 | 24 | Gold Coast | 13-15 (6) | 27 | 33.1 | 13.0 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 11.2 | 43% | 1.6 | 4.7 | 34% | 1.9 | 2.5 | 75% | 53% | 50% | 22 |
| 2009-10 | 23 | Gold Coast | 16-12 (3) | 27 | 31.1 | 10.3 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 9.3 | 43% | 1.2 | 3.9 | 31% | 1.1 | 1.4 | 79% | 52% | 50% | 26 |
| 2008-09 | 22 | South | 22-8 (1) | 38 | 32.3 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 7.6 | 45% | 1.4 | 3.5 | 41% | 1.9 | 2.3 | 85% | 58% | 54% | 18 |
| 2007-08 | 21 | Brisbane | 20-10 (3) | 33 | 31.3 | 11.5 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 8.9 | 47% | 1.2 | 3.1 | 39% | 2.0 | 2.3 | 84% | 57% | 53% | 22 |
| 2006-07 | 20 | Brisbane | 28-5 (1) | 39 | 19.2 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 55% | 0.6 | 1.5 | 42% | 1.0 | 1.3 | 73% | 64% | 62% | 25 |
| 2005-06 | 19 | Brisbane | 17-15 (6) | 29 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 45% | 0.2 | 1.0 | 21% | 0.3 | 0.7 | 40% | 48% | 48% | 12 | Total | 460 | 26.5 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 7.5 | 44.1% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35.7% | 1.1 | 3.2 | 80.0% | 55% | 52% | 34 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 34 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- AIS 2004-05 | Southern Districts 2007-08, 2017-18 | Gold Coast 2011 | Rockhampton 2019 | Knox 2021-22
In 2011, Gibson played for the Gold Coast Rollers in the QBL where their season ended after a heart-breaking 87-86 loss to Brisbane in their knockout quarter-final. Gibson would miss the playoffs due to a training camp with the Australian Boomers, also missing were captain Jason Aucoin (knee injury), Christian Salecich (World University Games) and Thalo Green (failed to qualify).
FIBA EXPERIENCE
In 2005, Gibson was also a part of Australias Under 21 team for the FIBA Under 21 World Championships where the team finished fourth. Later that year, Gibson and Nathan Jawai were included in the Boomers initial selection group while still attending the AIS.
In 2010, Gibson was part of the Boomers squad that competed at the 2010 FIBA World Championships in Turkey, where the team placed 10th. The young roster saw Patty Mills lead the team in scoring (13.8 ppg) and assists (3.4 apg) and David Andersen finish second on the team in scoring (10.4 ppg) while leading the team in rebounds (7.4 rpg).
Gibson would earn selection to the Boomers squad that competed at the 2014 FIBA World Cup, which saw NBA stars Patty Mills and Andrew Bogut both unavailable due to injuries. Australia would lose their their opening game against Slovenia (80-90). The went on to defeat South Korea (55-89), Lithuania (82-75) and Mexico (62-70) before controversially losing to Angola. After Australia had led the game by ten at the half, they would lose the game (83-91) and fall to third place in their pool, and allowing them to avoid USA until the semi finals. This set them up to face Turkey in the crossover games, which they lost, 64-65, finishing in twelfth place (3-3). a investigation into Australias alleged tanking was undertaken, with Boomers coach Andrej Lemanis rejecting the accusation, saying he rested his players for the next stage due to the heavy tournament schedule. On 26 November 2014, Australia was cleared of tanking by FIBA.
FIBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28 | 6 | 78 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 85.7% | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 24 | 6 | 115 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 37.0% | 6 | 20 | 30.0% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | Total | 16 | 201 | 47 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 37 | 49% | 11 | 26 | 42% | 0 | 1 | 0% |
FIBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28 | 6 | 13.0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 85.7% | 0.5 | 0.7 | 75.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 66.7% | 0.5 | 0.5 | 100.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 24 | 6 | 19.2 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 4.5 | 37.0% | 1.0 | 3.3 | 30.0% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0% | Total | 16 | 12.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 49% | 0.7 | 1.6 | 42% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand - Canterbury (2019)
In 2019, Adam Gibson played in New Zealand for the Canterbury Rams and averaged 21 points, 1 rebounds, and 5 assists across 1 games.
AWARDS
- 1x time NBL Best Defensive Player (2009)
- 3x All-NBL Second Team
- 2x All-NBL Third Team- ABA Youth Player of the Year (2006)
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