{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/684b8ee17631e3569e18345c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dillon Boucher: Breakers Glory, Steven Adams & The 2002 World Champs Miracle","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1749969222928-2cf92316-d71d-4477-80a9-713f04e70f8f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Dillon Boucher is one of New Zealand’s most decorated basketballers. In this wide-ranging conversation he opens up about everything: from being cut from the Olympic team and his relationship with Steven Adams, to his championship runs with the Breakers and being labelled a thug for how he played.</p><p>He also shares personal struggles around imposter syndrome, family sacrifices, leadership, and transitioning from player to executive in the sport he loves.</p><p>Whether you know him for his stare-downs on court or his legacy off it—this is the real Dylan Boucher.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Topics include:</p><ul><li>2002 Tall Blacks World Champs run</li><li>Life as a Breakers icon (and getting his jersey retired)</li><li>Supporting Steven Adams’ journey</li><li>His most emotional career moment</li><li>Leadership, legacy, and life after the final whistle</li></ul><p>Dillon is a guy who has devoted his entire life to NZ basketball so this was a huge honour to sit with him and pick his brains for a long form conversation like this.&nbsp;I loved the chat and I hope you do too.</p><p>****&nbsp;</p><p>This episode is sponsored by Generate Kiwisaver.</p><p>Choosing a KiwiSaver provider with strong long-term performance matters- and Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns.</p><p>Start planning now—Book a chat with an adviser at: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom/</p><p>Because the choices you make today will shape the retirement you’ll have tomorrow.</p><p>The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement go to their website.&nbsp;Past performance does not guarantee future returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}