Anthony Stewart (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 April 1970 Burnie, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Listed weight | 92 kg (203 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 1992–2007 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1994 | Hobart Devils |
| 1995–2000 | Perth Wildcats |
| 2001–2007 | Cairns Taipans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony Stewart (born 15 April 1971) is an Australian former professional basketball player in Australia's NBL. At one time, Stewart worked in an off-court role with the Cairns Taipans.
Career
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.
Shortly after the completion of the 2006/07 NBL season, the Taipans announced that they would not be resigning Stewart for the next season.[1] A month later, on 4 April 2007, the Taipans announced that Stewart will remain with the club by accepting a job in the Taipans front office.[2]
Trivia
- Former teammate Scott Fisher reportedly referred to Stewart by the nickname "Mr Potato Head" during his time with the Wildcats.[3]
References
- ↑ Cairns Taipans (2007). "Taipans re-sign Smith, release Oakley, Stewart". http://www.nbl.com.au/default.aspx?s=taipans_newsdisplay&aid=4792 Retrieved 6 April 2007.
- ↑ Cairns Taipans (2007). "Stewart accepts Snakes front office job". http://www.nbl.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&aid=4883. Retrieved 6 April 2007.
- ↑ 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)