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Steven Adams stars in new NBA advert
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Steven Adams stars in new NBA advert

Steven Adams, Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder stars in this new NBA commercial, embracing local small businesses just as they embrace him. Footage NBA/YouTube.

All Blacks and NBA star Steven Adams
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All Blacks and NBA star Steven Adams

Adams joined a group of All Blacks and their strength and conditioning trainer, Nic Gill, in Auckland today to share his wisdom with 10 promising young athletes. Adams along with All Blacks Liam Messam, Aaron Smith, Julian Savea and Tawera Kerr-Barlow will run through a day-long programme of intensive physical training and classroom sessions include goal setting, training techniques and nutrition.

Adams leaves 'em laughing
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Adams leaves 'em laughing

Steven Adams' rookie NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder is over. In his exit interview he gets everyone laughing with his dry Kiwi sense of humor. Courtesy: OKC Thunder

Rugby: Chiefs wish Steven Adams luck
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Rugby: Chiefs wish Steven Adams luck

The Chiefs are showing their support for Rotorua born, NBA player Steven Adams. A video by Adams favourite rugby team wishing him luck for his Oklahoma City Thunder team. The 20-year-old is an avid fan of the Super Rugby team Courtesy Chiefs Rugby/YouTube.

Basketball: Adams ready for Oklahoma City Thunder
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Basketball: Adams ready for Oklahoma City Thunder

Adams was in Wellington where he was helping run a basketball camp for 250 eager youngsters at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie, alongside Brooklyn Nets All-Star centre Brook Lopez. Adams and Lopez share the same agent and are in New Zealand for a flying visit before returning to the States as the NBA season slowly approaches.

Breakers beat Perth
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Breakers beat Perth

In a tight game, the Breakers overcame an early deficit to beat their main nemesis for the NBL title, the Perth Wildcats, 82-79 at North Harbour Events Centre last night.