Get to know your Kings: Jackson Makoi
1 Sep
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With the NBL24 season fast approaching, Kings Media sat down and quizzed their players and staff - to allow the members and fans to get to know their Sydney stars a little more.
After previously chatting with Angus Glover, Fleur McIntyre, Shaun Bruce, Kouat Noi, Jaylin Galloway, Daniel Kickert, Jordi Hunter, Angus Henskens, Klairus Amir and DJ Hogg, the club recently caught up with exciting guard Jackson Makoi.
Name: Jackson Makoi.
Nickname: Jiggy.
Favourite meal: Chicken and pasta.
All-time favourite movie: Rush Hour 2.
Song that you're loving right now: Big 7 - Burna Boy.
Bucket list travel destination: Maldives.
Most unusual travel location you have been to or attended: Hungary.
Who is your idol: My mother;
What shoes are you playing in right now: Kobe AD player edition.
What would you do if you were Prime Minister for a day: Get rid of taxes.
What item you’d bring with you if you were stranded on a desert island: Fishing net
Biggest pest on team: Jordi Hunter.
Best moment as a King: Winning the NBL23 championship.
If there are any questions you'd like Kings Media to ask our players and staff, please send them to info@sydneykings.com.au.

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