22-07-2025
Breakers part ways with tallest player in NBL history
The tallest player in NBL history Tacko Fall will not return to the New Zealand Breakers to see out the final year of his contract.
The Senegalese former NBA centre, who stands 229cm tall, was released by mutual agreement after largely struggling to deliver on his potential after joining midway through the 2024-25 campaign.
Fall started with the Breakers on their US tour in September and averaged 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks across 18 appearances once he joined for the season proper.
Prior to his NBL stint, he played 40 NBA games at the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers from 2019 to 2022.
His exit leaves the Breakers on the hunt for two imports for the new season that tips off in September, with a starting centre and shooting guard looming as priorities.
Thank you, Tacko 🙏Here's to the NBL's biggest big-man! Your presence, passion, and larger-than-life spirit have left a lasting impression on everyone, inspiring fans and teammates alike. Wishing you nothing but success for your next chapter. 🖤
— BNZ Breakers (@NZBreakers) July 21, 2025
Back for a third season, American guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will be key to the Breakers' hopes of recovering from a disappointing ninth-placed finish in the last campaign.
It's also expected to be a big season for Mexican teen star Karim Lopez, who is back for a second year in the NBL's Next Star program and is tipped as a first-round NBA draft pick in 2026.
