Sure to be a crowd favourite at the Trafalgar Centre, Nelson Giants’ American import Donte Ingram, left, is being seen as a key factor in the team’s 2021 campaign. Back in the Hangar and ready for their 40th season in the national league, the Mike Pero Nelson Giants are ready to tip off for 2021 with a fast squad packed with local talent. The first round of the New Zealand National Basketball League begins this weekend, with the Giants hosting the Southland Sharks on Monday. For the Giants, it means a return to the Trafalgar Centre and playing before their loyal fans after an almost two-year absence. John Hawkins Sharks Dom Kelman-Poto being blocked by Giants Bronson Beri during the Sharks v Nelson Giants basketball game at Stadium Southland in 2019.

Source: Stuff April 25, 2021 00:00 UTC