The Kings have re-signed developing player Isaac Gattorna for the next NBL season.
The Sydney Kings have added a third development player to their NBL24 squad, re-signing forward Isaac Gattorna on a one-year contract.
Gattorna, a Perth product who just won the NBL1 West championship with Geraldton, joins the Hoops Capital team as its 15th player for the 2023-24 season.
“From a development standpoint, I believe Sydney has the best people in and around their system to help me achieve my own goals,” said Gattorna, who spent his first season with the harbour city team in NBL23.
“[There’s] just a lot of experience between everyone involved and I really enjoy being around all the people too.”
The 24-year-old, who has also spent time with the Adelaide 36ers, believes his campaign with the Buccaneers, where he averaged 18.68 points, 5.23 rebounds and 2.32 assists during the NBL1 West campaign, will set him up for his best NBL season to date.
“It was a massive benefit being able to go play and have freedom for the off-season with the Buccs – allowing me to work on areas I wouldn’t usually get as much of a chance to at the next level,” he said.
“Especially compared to last season, coming into pre-season with an injury – it’s just exciting being at full health and hitting the floor running.”
Coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah is excited to re-add someone of Gattorna’s talent to the Kings’ group in NBL24.
“Isaac is familiar with this organisation and all the players, having been here last season, so he knows what’s expected to be a King,” Abdelfattah said.
“Everyone I’ve spoken to has raved about his work ethic and how he gets the best out of everyone each time he steps on the court and pushes people to be the best version of themselves, which is a great asset for us to have.”
Gattorna joins Jackson Makoi and Klairus Amir as development players, rounding out Sydney’s roster of 12 players, which includes Jaylen Adams, DJ Hogg, Denzel Valentine, Jonah Bolden, Shaun Bruce, Angus Glover, Jordi Hunter, Jaylin Galloway, Kouat Noi, Makuach Maluach, Sam Timmins, and Alex Toohey, an NBL Next Star.
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