In recent months, Tiger fans have been increasingly vocal about the lack of depth in the team, citing a hole in the front court in particular. Fans had even threatened to boycott games if management did not address this immediately.
Tiger CEO and Coach, MrJ, listened to fans and responded. Two Aussie big men youngsters, Stuart & Carter, have just been signed by the team. Both bring front court skills that will immediately benefit the club which, at present, sit 3rd on the ladder.
"This was a massive decision," Coach MrJ told fans earlier today. "We have temporarily sacrificed the homegrown status of our Utopian team in order to placate fans," Coach MrJ explained. "After being unexpectedly moved to another, much harder league at the start of this season, our hopes of a title were suddenly rocked. This move (bringing in two Aussie big man imports) addressed our front court issues, while adding two young trainees with National Team aspirations. We hope these signings allow the Tigers ...