Well these are both names well known in Basketball circles both in Australia and abroad. They have both represented our country with pride and provided us with some great memories in the NBL. Australian basketball in general will surely miss the contribution of both Chris Anstey and Sam Mackinnon. Something tells me we will see them again soon in some capacity.

Some other reflections on their careers some other bloggers and newswires:

http://jronfire.blogspot.com/2010/02/anstey-mackinnon-to-retire.html

http://www.asternwarning.com/20100207536/articles/nbl/chris-anstey-calls-it-a-career.html

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26690450-23769,00.html

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/08/2813420.htm

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