Adam Gibson

Adam Matthew Gibson (born 30 October 1986) is an Australian former professional basketball player who played 16 years in the National Basketball League (NBL). He made his NBL debut in 2005 and went on to play for five NBL franchises. He is a two-time NBL champion, having won his first in 2007, with the Brisbane Bullets and his second in 2009, with the South Dragons. He is also a five-time All-NBL Team member and was crowned the NBL Best Defensive Player in 2009.

Adam Gibson
Gibson in September 2014
Personal information
Born (1986-10-30) 30 October 1986
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Listed height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Listed weight93 kg (205 lb)
Career information
High schoolProspect (Launceston, Tasmania)
Playing career2005–2022
PositionGuard
Career history
2005–2008Brisbane Bullets
2006Hobart Chargers
2007–2008Southern Districts Spartans
2008–2009South Dragons
2009Northside Wizards
2009–2012Gold Coast Blaze
2010Brisbane Spartans
2011Gold Coast Rollers
2012–2016Adelaide 36ers
2013–2014Forestville Eagles
2016Gold Coast Rollers
2016–2019Brisbane Bullets
2017–2018Brisbane / Southern Districts Spartans
2019Canterbury Rams
2019Rockhampton Rockets
2019–2021South East Melbourne Phoenix
2021–2022Knox Raiders
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× NBL champion (2007, 2009)
  • NBL Best Defensive Player (2009)
  • 3× All-NBL Second Team (2010–2012)
  • 2× All-NBL Third Team (2009, 2013)
  • Central ABL champion (2013)
  • Central ABL Grand Final MVP (2013)
  • SEABL South Youth Player of the Year (2006)

Gibson was a long-time member of the Australian Boomers, having played at the 2012 London Olympics and at the 2010, and 2014 FIBA World Cups.

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