Andrew Bogut has experienced a shutdown in professional sport before,and warns that players can expect a spike in injuries after the hiatus.
The Sydney Kings star didn't hold back in an extraordinary press conference on Friday.
Bogut put on a first-half masterclass to inspire the Sydney Kings to a 97-83 victory over the Perth Wildcats in game two of the NBL grand final series.
The Kings are staring down the barrel of a premature finals exit following Monday's horror loss. But Brad Newley warns against writing off the Sydney side.
Despite continued interest from the NBA,Andrew Bogut says he is seriously considering whether or not he will keep playing beyond this year's Olympics in Tokyo.
Andrew Bogut says the Boomers would welcome Philadelphia 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle into the Australian men's basketball team.
Sydney Kings home crowds for 2019-20 pushed above an average of 10,000 for the first time in the club's history.
A milestone awaits the Sydney Kings if they finish top of the NBL ladder but they won't risk champion centre Andrew Bogut to pursue history.
The Kings suffered a double injury blow ahead of the showdown against their season rivals,giving up a chance to lock down the top seed.
The Kings aren't satisfied with locking up a finals spot. Brad Newley says finishing first is their sole motivation.
Sydney Kings coach Will Weaver has fended off criticism of NBL veterans Andrew Bogut and Casper Ware following the 92-83 win over Cairns.