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    Former NBA player Tacko Fall has pointed to the Breakers' professionalism as a key reason behind his decision to reunite with the NBL club

    Former NBA player Tacko Fall has pointed to the Breakers' professionalism as a key reason behind his decision to reunite with the NBL club


    The 7-foot-6 centre will arrive in New Zealand later this week to train with the team, having missed out on playing during their three-game NBA tour due to a quad strain.

    Fall was impressed with the coaches and staff while in the United States.



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