“The Breakers were the best team for me,” RJ Hampton told ESPN. “Their owners played in the NBA, and they told me their goal is to help me have a great experience in New Zealand and ultimately a great career in the NBA. The fact that I'll be able to play two preseason games against NBA teams in October was very attractive. I'll be able to get a little taste of the atmosphere and how NBA games are played, which should expedite my development."

Source: Los Angeles Times May 28, 2019 16:41 UTC