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Mike Chan

Hong Kong basketball star Duncan Reid is keen to extend his stay with the Bay Area Dragons, despite his limited minutes in their debut East Asia Super League campaign.
The 33-year-old is expecting a much “tougher” second season, with training camp set to start in August.
And as contract renewal talks loom next month, Reid insisted he learned three times as much under Dragons boss Brian Goorjian than any other coach he has played for in his career.
“Brian is the best coach I had ever had in my career, there is no comparison,” he said. “His practice and his attention to detail is world class.

“It is such a rare chance to learn under him, I gained a lot of experience watching the way he practised and how he prepared for games.”
Standing at 2.06 metres, Reid never played any position other than centre during his time in Hong Kong, but the five-time A1 Division champion is embracing the chance to develop his game in other areas.
Reid revealed he had been relearning to play as a power forward, and has duly picked Australian national team coach Goorjian’s brains.
“It was not just about the position but what the coach requires a No 4 to do,” Reid said. “From marking my opponent, rotating on the court to help defence … Goorjian is so demanding in defence, so what he requested was a whole new level.”

Reid – the No 3 pick in 2017 Chinese Basketball Association draft – played the same role in mainland China, but admitted the requirements were “nowhere” as demanding.
“[Goorjian’s] standard on the defensive end was really high. On offence, I am learning how to space the court and create space for my teammates,” Reid said.
“The coach liked my high basketball IQ and how I read the offence. I just need more time to excel in this role.”
Eastern captain Chan praises team’s adaptability during ABL title success
Reid, who played for Zhejiang Golden Bulls and Nanjing Monkey Kings from 2017 to 2019, added that he had been learning much in practice from his teammates Hayden Blankley and Andrew Nicholson.
“Simply put, the difference between professionals in Asia and Hong Kong was obvious. What you can do in Hong Kong, you cannot do it elsewhere,” Reid said. “Learning from the pros how you can help the team is a great challenge and there is certainly much more room for improvement.
“The coach demanded we win both leagues, so it is going to be a huge challenge next season. We need a big step forward and I believe there are going to be better players coming in.”

The Dragons – who finished as runners-up in the Philippines Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup as a guest team – finished third in the five-day EASL Champions Week tournament in Japan earlier this month.
Reid said while returning to the Philippines for a second season is on the cards, the team is contemplating moving its base to Macau.
Under a proposed revamp, six Filipino teams may travel to Macau to play the Dragons in arenas at the city’s casinos, while the Dragons would play their away games in the Philippines.
Reid said he is “definitely” playing in the Asian Games in Hangzhou if called upon, and would love to represent the national side when the qualifiers for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup begin in November, even if they may clash with the new PBA season.


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Bay Area Dragons head coach Brian Goorjian is also coaching the Australian men’s national team. Photo: Handout

Duncan Reid in action at the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Photo: Handout

Duncan Reid hopes to start contract talks with the Bay Area Dragons next month. Photo: Handout

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Chan Siu-wing (centre) celebrates scoring a three-pointer in Tuesday’s 73-60 win over Saigon Heat. Photo: Handout

Chan Siu-wing (left) and Wu Cheuk-pan (middle) pose with Leung Ka-hin after winning the ABL championship on Tuesday. Photo: Handout

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Starting point guard Glen Yang had 10 points in Sunday’s loss. Photo: Handout

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Glen Yang said ‘inexperience and fatigue’ had cost his side in Game 3. Photo: Handout

Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee scored 34 points and had 17 rebounds game in his side’s 89-82 victory over the Bay Area Dragons. Photo: Handout

Andrew Nicholson chipped in 23 points to go with 24 rebounds, both team-highs, before exiting the game injured in the final minute. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong veteran expecting ‘tougher’ second season, with East Asia Super League franchise considering permanent move to Macau
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Hong Kong veteran Duncan Reid expecting ‘tougher’ second season in East Asia Super League with contract renewal talks imminent.


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Basketball: Duncan Reid wants Bay Area Dragons stay despite limited game time in debut season

Hong Kong veteran expecting ‘tougher’ second season, with East Asia Super League franchise considering permanent move to Macau Reid praises Dragons’ Brian Goorjian as ‘the best coach I have ever had in my career, there is no comparison’

Hong Kong veteran expecting ‘tougher’ second season, with East Asia Super League franchise considering permanent move to Macau

Reid praises Dragons’ Brian Goorjian as ‘the best coach I have ever had in my career, there is no comparison’