Episode 39 - Sam MacKinnon

2025-09-05

The Reverse Pivot invites NBL champion Sam McKinnon to the studio to talk about his winning career in basketball. Sam was a standout forward who played for teams the South East Melbourne Magic, Brisbane Bullets, and Melbourne Tigers. His career highlights include winning the NBL Championship with the Bullets in 2007, being named the league’s Most Valuable Player that same year, and representing Australia as part of the Boomers at multiple international tournaments, including the Sydney 2000 O...

The Reverse Pivot invites NBL champion Sam McKinnon to the studio to talk about his winning career in basketball.

Sam was a standout forward who played for teams the South East Melbourne Magic, Brisbane Bullets, and Melbourne Tigers. His career highlights include winning the NBL Championship with the Bullets in 2007, being named the league’s Most Valuable Player that same year, and representing Australia as part of the Boomers at multiple international tournaments, including the Sydney 2000 Olympics. In 2017, Sam transitioned into coaching, leading teams the Brisbane Bullets, South East Melbourne Phoenix and Taranki Airs.

The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

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