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Andrew Gaze has played in a record five Olympic Games, he is the highest point scorer in Olympic history, he has played in four world championships and is the second highest point scorer in world championship history.
In 16 seasons he has scored more than 16,000 points at an average of almost 34 points per game, he has won two championships, he has recorded almost 3,000 assists and has been named the league's most valuable player (MVP) a record seven times. He has been selected as a member of the All–NBL All–Star Team for a record 12 consecutive years. Gaze won the NBL's Most Efficient Player Award for each year of its existence (8 years)
In 1993 Andrew realised one of his lifelong dreams, when he captained the Melbourne Tigers to victory in the NBL Grand Final. Three years later, in his fourth Olympics, Andrew led Australia to a Bronze Medal play-off in Atlanta. The following year, Andrew was superb as the Tigers stormed into the finals on the back of a record-breaking 16-game winning streak. Andrew again led the NBL scoring table and capped 1997 off by winning his second NBL championship, his 10th NBL scoring title and yet another NBL MVP award.
In 1994, Andrew made his debut in the NBA with the Washington Bullets. He resumed his NBA career early in 1999 after signing with the San Antonio Spurs who proceeded to win the Championship and Andrew returned home with an NBA prized ring. Selected in a record fifth Olympics for Sydney 2000, Andrew completed a rare feat in Australian Basketball history. The highlight of Andrew's final Olympic campaign was the honour bestowed upon him of the role of flag bearer and Captain of the Australian Olympic Team.
Off the court, Andrew Gaze is an enthusiastic, energetic and colourful individual with a wonderful sense of humour. His infectious personality appeals to those of all ages and he has a natural ability to entertain and inspire. He is extremely popular with children and a keenly sought after-dinner speaker in the corporate sector. On the court, Andrew Gaze is the most decorated basketball player in the country, one of Australia's most recognisable and popular sporting identities.
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