Four-time Olympian, NBA guard and NBL champion Shane Heal brings more than 20 years of professional playing experience and extensive senior coaching credentials to the AABL. One of Australian basketball’s most recognised guards, Heal built his career on competitiveness, fearless shooting and performing under pressure. His experience across the NBA, NBL and international basketball gives Racers athletes first-hand insight into the standards and decision-making required at the highest levels of the game.
Shane Heal brings world-stage experience to the Racers in the NSW Reebok AABL...
Career Highlights
Four-time Australian Olympian, representing the Boomers at Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004
Played in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs
NBL Champion with the Sydney Kings in 2003
Played 440 NBL games across a 21-year professional career, beginning his NBL career at just 17 years of age.
Coached the Wellington Saints to the 2014 New Zealand NBL Championship following previous NBL head coaching experience with the Sydney Kings and South Dragons