Robert Sibley (basketball)

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Robert Sibley
Personal information
Born (1966-07-10) 10 July 1966 (age 57)
Brisbane, Queensland
NationalityAustralian
Listed height199 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Listed weight103 kg (227 lb)
Career information
Playing career1984–1997, 2003
Position Power forward
Career history
1984–1991 Brisbane Bullets
1992–1993 Melbourne Tigers
1994–1997;
2003		Brisbane Bullets
Career highlights and awards

Robert Sibley (born 10 July 1966) is an Australian former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League (NBL) with the Brisbane Bullets and Melbourne Tigers. Sibley won three NBL championships: two with the Bullets in 1985 and 1987, and one with the Tigers in 1993. [1] He was nicknamed "The Baseline Bandit" during his career due to the location where he excelled while on a basketball court. [2]

Born in Brisbane, Queensland, [1] Sibley made his debut for the Bullets in February 1984 as a 17-year-old. [3] He retired in 1997 but returned to play five games for the Bullets in 2003 while the team suffered injury problems. [3]

It was announced in 2020 that Sibley underwent chemotherapy after he had been diagnosed with cancer of the bladder and kidney. The Brisbane Bullets organised a fundraiser to help pay for Sibley's medical expenses. [4] His number 52 was retired by the Bullets on 15 May 2021. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Robert Sibley". Aussie Hoopla. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  2. 1 2 Hersz, Tom (14 May 2021). "From the Baseline to the Rafters: Robert Sibley to Have His Jersey Retired". NBL.com.au. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Brisbane Bullets legend Robert Sibley in cancer battle". Courier Mail. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Join us in helping Bullets legend Robert Sibley as he fights cancer". Brisbane Bullets. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 7 April 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
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