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    Basketballers from other countries may end up convincing Steven Adams to wear a black singlet at this year's World Cup

    Basketballers from other countries may end up convincing Steven Adams to wear a black singlet at this year's World Cup


    The Kiwi NBA player is yet to commit to the Tall Blacks at any stage of his career.

    Basketball New Zealand boss Iain Potter says peer pressure could change his mind because Adams will see around 60-70 of those he plays with and against heading off to the global tournament.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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