NZ Breakers snap up former Philadelphia 76ers player Shawn LongGETTY IMAGES The Breakers have signed former 76ers player Shawn Long. The Breakers have confirmed the signing of former Philadelphia 76ers big man Shawn Long. Breakers coach Kevin Braswell was forced to go searching for a new import following the release of Jerrelle Benimon before he even stepped foot in the country. READ MORE* Long set to join Breakers* Breakers release Benimon* Breakers' waiting game* Walsh: 'We're still Kiwi club'"I know that he will help us on both sides of the ball - he is a great scorer and versatile on offense, and on defence he will alter shots and help us to throw different looks at teams. The 2.06m centre was brought up in Morgan City, Louisiana and had an outstanding college career career at Louisiana-Lafayette where he averaged a double-double over all four seasons.

Source: Stuff September 05, 2018 03:00 UTC