Coach Chris Tupu was quick off the mark when it came to nicknaming the Nelson Giants' new (old) American import player for the 2010 national basketball league season.
"He's ATC, the air traffic controller," Tupu said. "No-one gets to fly in his space without his say-so."
The "he" is Michael Harrison, a 2008 Giants recruit who was unavailable last season but will return to the Trafalgar Centre for next year's campaign.
The Nelson Giants would like to congratulate Ben Wright and James King on Graduating with their Bachelor of Sport and Recreation from AUT on Friday as well as Referee Brendan Hodgson on gaining a Diploma of Applied Fitness from NMIT, well done!!
The Giants would like to thank NMIT for their on-going partnership with the Giants which makes it possible for the team to retain not only their players, but administrators as well
To everyone who made the Giants a success in 2009 from sponsors to fans please accept our thanks and appreciation. Have a happy and safe christmas and new years and I look forward to seeing you at the 'Hangar' in 2010!
Yours Sincerely,
The Nelson Giants staff and players