Mario Donaldson on THAT 1994 NBL Dunk Contest and his time playing with Sydney & Canberra

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Former Sydney Kings and Canberra Cannons import Mario Donaldson joins the podcast to look back on the highs and lows of his time in the NBL, the memorable 1994 NBL Dunk Contest, and the success he enjoyed playing professionally around the world.

Host Dan Boyce chats with Donaldson about joining Sydney in 1994, playing alongside Leon Trimmingham, his memories of one of the NBL's most memorable dunk contests, and the ups and downs of his seasons with both the Kings and Canberra Cannons.

Donaldson also reflects on the success he enjoyed outside Australia, his experiences playing across a number of overseas leagues, and the shooting ability that still sees him ranked seventh all-time in NBL three-point percentage among players with more than 100 attempts.

Topics include:

• His basketball journey before arriving in Australia
• Joining the Sydney Kings in 1994
• The 1994 NBL Dunk Contest
• Playing alongside Leon Trimmingham in Sydney
• The high points of his season with the Kings
• The tougher moments during his time in Sydney
• Leaving Sydney after one season
• Returning to Australia with the Canberra Cannons
• The highs and lows of his time in Canberra
• His success playing professionally overseas
• His three-point shooting and place among the NBL's all-time best shooters
• Looking back on his professional basketball career

All of this and a whole lot more...