Brett Wheeler
| Personal information | |
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| Born |
21 November 1971 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) |
| Listed weight | 102 kg (225 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1991–2007 |
| Position | Centre / Power forward |
| Career history | |
| 1991–1997 | Adelaide 36ers |
| 1998 | South East Melbourne Magic |
| 1999–2002 | Victoria Titans |
| 2003–2004 | Perth Wildcats |
| 2004–2006 | Sydney Kings |
| 2006–2007 | Adelaide 36ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Brett Wheeler (born 21 November 1971 in Adelaide, South Australia) is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball League. A 6'10" (208 cm) tall Centre or Power forward, Wheeler played for the Adelaide 36ers, South East Melbourne Magic, Victoria Titans, Perth Wildcats and the Sydney Kings during his 17 year career, appearing in a record 8 NBL Grand Finals (at least once with each team) and won the 2003–04 and 2004–05 NBL championship with the Kings. He also represented Australia at international level during his career.
Wheeler played his junior basketball with the Noarlunga Tigers in southern Adelaide, began his NBL career as a lanky 19 year old with the Adelaide 36ers in 1991 as backup to the team's Boomers centre Mark Bradtke. He made his NBL debut for Adelaide, playing 7:46 and scoring 1 point in a 93–90 loss to the Perth Wildcats at the Perth Entertainment Centre on 29 June 1991. His first season saw the 36ers reach the Semi-Finals where they were defeated by Perth Wildcats who would go on to win their first NBL title that season. 1991 was also the 36ers final season at the 3,000 seat Apollo Stadium before moving into the 8,000 seat Clipsal Powerhouse in 1992. Wheeler became the first choice centre for the 36ers in 1993 when Bradtke moved to the Melbourne Tigers.
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