{"id":130463,"date":"2025-09-09T15:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/130463\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T15:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:09:13","slug":"i-couldnt-give-a-f-if-you-think-jacks-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/130463\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI couldn\u2019t give a f*** if you think Jack\u2019s worth it\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jack McVeigh grabbed headlines as one of four marquee players reportedly earning over $1 million a season, with his agent even sharing the news on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Big contracts often attract external noise and added pressure, but Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde isn\u2019t paying any attention to it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe outside noise will be like, \u2018is Jack worth it?\u2019 I couldn\u2019t give a f*** if you think Jack\u2019s worth it,\u201d Forde said via Code Sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter and Jack needs to know that it doesn\u2019t matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Taipans have embraced an \u201call-in\u201d mentality for a Championship push this year, and McVeigh is central to those ambitions.<\/p>\n

He has the ability to light up the scoreboard and remains one of the league\u2019s most dangerous finishers. That unforgettable game-winner against Melbourne in Game 3 of the NBL24 Championship Series still lingers in fans\u2019 minds.<\/p>\n

Forde said a \u201ccollective effort\u201d will define the Taipans\u2019 success, but McVeigh\u2019s impact could be the difference in big moments.<\/p>\n

He returns to the NBL with added polish, bringing NBA experience and a strong FIBA Asia Cup campaign into the season.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old said it\u2019s a testament to the NBL\u2019s growth that it\u2019s competing with the world\u2019s biggest leagues to secure and retain top talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a bit crazy with everyone finding out, but I think it\u2019s kudos to the league and what the NBL is becoming,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Taipans tip off their Hungry Jack\u2019s NBL26 campaign against the Phoenix on September 20 at John Cain Arena.<\/p>\n

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