New zealand breakers

The New Zealand Breakers are a professional basketball team based in Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the National Basketball League (NBL) and have been one of the most successful teams in the league's history.

Here are some key facts about the New Zealand Breakers:

  1. Founded: The team was founded in 2003 as a replacement for the Wellington Saints, which had been a dominant force in the NBL for many years.
  2. Home arena: The Breakers play their home games at the Spark Arena (formerly known as the Vector Arena) in Auckland.
  3. Nickname: The team's nickname is the "Breakers", which refers to the country's reputation for breaking new ground and pushing boundaries.
  4. Colors: The team's colors are red, black, and white, which are also the colors of the New Zealand national flag.
  5. Championships: The Breakers have won six NBL championships, including four in a row from 2011 to 2014.
  6. Notable players: Some notable players who have played for the Breakers include Kirk Penney, Mika Vukona, and Thomas Abercrombie.
  7. Rivalries: The Breakers have a strong rivalry with the Perth Wildcats, with whom they have contested several intense and closely fought matches over the years.
  8. International success: The Breakers have also had success on the international stage, winning the FIBA Asia Champions Cup in 2016 and finishing as runners-up in the FIBA Oceania Championship in 2017.

Overall, the New Zealand Breakers are a highly successful and popular team in the NBL, with a strong following in New Zealand and a reputation for competitive basketball.