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The New Zealand Breakers have secured a major coup, appointing FIBA World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert on a two-year deal to lead the club into its next chapter.<\/p>\n
Watch NBA with ESPN on Kayo Sports | Stream the best of the NBA Playoffs. | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n Herbert arrives as one of the most respected figures in international basketball, bringing a decorated coaching career that spans Europe\u2019s elite leagues and the highest levels of FIBA competition. He will also continue in his role as head coach of the Canadian national team alongside his NBL commitments.<\/p>\n A statement from the club described Herbert as a \u201cworld-class strategist\u201d, with Breakers president of basketball operations Dillon Boucher praising his proven ability to deliver at the top level.<\/p>\n \u201cGordon is a world-class strategist with a proven track record of winning at the highest possible level,\u201d Boucher said. <\/p>\n \u201cHis international pedigree and ability to manage elite talent perfectly align with our vision to compete at the highest level in the NBL and represent New Zealand on the world stage.\u201d<\/p>\n Herbert\u2019s coaching resum\u00e9 includes senior roles across Europe, including in the EuroLeague with Bayern Munich, but his defining achievements have come on the international stage.<\/p>\n He guided Germany through a golden era between 2021 and 2024, transforming the program into a global force. That run peaked with an unbeaten campaign at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where Germany claimed their first-ever title, followed by a top-four finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics.<\/p>\n