Jawai returning to first NBL club Cairns

Boomers big man Nate Jawai is heading back to his first NBL club Cairns on a three-year deal after helping Perth to last season's title.

Boomers big man Nate Jawai has left NBL champions Perth and rejoined his first club Cairns on a three-year deal.

Jawai, 29, started with Cairns in 2007-08, when he was named NBL rookie of the year.

The 209 cm forward-centre subsequently played for NBA clubs Toronto and Minnesota and for teams in Serbia, Russia, Spain and Turkey.

He returned to the NBL with Perth last season, helping the Wildcats to the title.

Jawai will reclaim the Taipans' No.15 jersey and his three-year contract includes European league and NBA opt-out clauses.

He is among the bigs in contention to make the Australian Olympic squad.


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