Anthony Stewart (basketball)
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Position | Guard |
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Nickname | Stewie |
Height | 196cm |
Weight | 92kg |
Team | Cairns Taipans (NBL) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | April 15, 1970 Burnie, Tasmania |
Junior Association | Burnie |
NBL Debut | 1992 |
Previous NBL Clubs | Hobart Devils 1992-94 Perth Wildcats 1995-2000 |
NBL Championships | 1995, 2000 |
Career Highlights | Was a Boomers Squad Member |
Anthony Stewart (born April 15, 1970 in Burnie, Tasmania) is an Australian professional basketball player in Australia's NBL. Stewart is currently the captain for the Cairns Taipans.
Stewart began his career with the Hobart Devils in 1992, but later joined the Perth Wildcats in 1995 to become an integral part of the Wildcats championship team that year. Stewart continued with the Wildcats winning another championship with the team in 2000 before leaving for the opportunity to captain the Taipans.
[edit] Trivia
- Former teammate Scott Fisher reportedly referred to Stewart by the nickname "Mr Potato Head" during his time with the Wildcats [1].
[edit] References
- ^ Sgroi, D. (Producer). (2004). Perth Wildcats: Behind the Ball. [Motion Picture]. (Available from the Promote Media Group, Morley Commercial Centre, Cnr Boag Road & Russell Street, Morley, Western Australia)