During his playing career Shane 'Hammer' Heal was one of the most recognisable figures in Australian basketball.

At just 6 ft tall, Shane's talent and determination to succeed helped him stand out in a sport usually dominated by much taller men.

• Represented Australia at 4 Olympic Games – 1992, 1996, 2000 & 2004.
• Captained Australia at the 2004 Olympics Games.
• Represented Australia at 3 World Championships – 1987 (Junior), 1994 &  1998
• More total points and assists than any other player in the world at the 1996, 2000 & 2004 Olympics.
• NBA – Minnesota Timberwolves 1996-97
• NBA – San Antonio Spurs 2003
• 3 years in powerful Greek League – All Star in 2 years.
• Stint in Italian League
• 15 seasons in NBL
• 8 years NBL All Star
• Captain of Sydney Kings first ever Championship.
• Youngest player to ever score 1000 points in NBL.
• Once scored 61 points in NBL game.
• Scored 8 – 3 point baskets against the USA Dream Team at the 1996 Olympics.
• Return to NBL in 2006 with South Dragons as Player/Coach.
• Signed with NBL Team, Gold Coast Blaze for 2008 Season.
• Appointed Assistant Coach of the Australian Team in 2009
• Appointed Head Coach of the Sydney Kings in 2012