Hunter opens up about navigating the ups and downs of the Phoenix’s 2024/25 campaign, how the team evolved under new leadership, and the real impact of Mike Kelly’s mid-season departure.
We also explore his off-season stint in Puerto Rico, international experience with the Boomers, and his passion for storytelling—both on stage and on screen.
Topics include:
🏀 First year in South East Melbourne (2:00)
🏀 His budding career as a podcaster (6:00)
🏀 Off-season experiences in Puerto Rico (8:00)
🏀 Playing for the Boomers in FIBA qualifying games (13:00)
🏀 Thoughts on the Phoenix roster and how it’s changed from last year (14:30)
🏀 Recapping last season’s ups and downs with the Phoenix (18:00)
🏀 The true impact of Mike Kelly’s exit (21:00)
🏀 His plans for film and cinema in the future (27:00)
🏀 Stand-up comedy stints and creative expression (30:00)
🏀 “At the Movies” with Dan and Jordan (35:00)
🏀 Are Australian coaches being overlooked for international hires? (45:00)
🏀 NBL players dealing with abuse from fans (50:00)