Fabijan Krslovic on joining Melbourne United, building a championship culture in Tasmania and being overlooked by fans and media

Fabijan Krslovic joins the podcast to reflect on his NBL journey so far, a 2024 championship run with the Tasmania JackJumpers, and what lies ahead in his new chapter with Melbourne United.

Krslovic shares stories from his Boomers debut, his time as a junior alongside Ben Simmons and Dante Exum, and how he’s consistently earned his place in the league through grit, defence, and leadership.

We also dive into his college days in Montana, his first pro stint in Europe with Phoenix Hagen, and his role in building the JackJumpers’ winning culture from day one.

Topics include:

🏀 Playing for the Boomers in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers (2:00)
🏀 Representing Australia alongside Ben Simmons and Dante Exum at junior level (4:00)
🏀 The decision to leave Tasmania and sign with Melbourne United (14:00)
🏀 Playing in Germany during the 2024 off-season (18:00)
🏀 Being overlooked by fans and media—what keeps him earning minutes (21:00)
🏀 Breaking into the NBL as a development player in Cairns (24:30)
🏀 Falling one game short of the Grand Final in his second season (28:00)
🏀 Navigating a COVID-disrupted year with the Taipans (31:00)
🏀 Helping build a winning culture in Tasmania (35:00)
🏀 The JackJumpers’ 2024 championship run (40:00)
🏀 The opportunity he sees with Melbourne United this season (48:00)

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