Gee, he will be key player

NBL great and Brisbane assistant coach Sam Mackinnon says new import Alonzo Gee will bring genuine “X-factor’’ to the Bullets this season.

And the competition is about to get a real eyeful of the NBA veteran at the NBL’s pre-season Blitz that starts in Bendigo today.

Brisbane’s big men stocks have taken a hit with Matt Hodgson (calf) and Will Magnay (ankle) both aiming to be fit for the club’s season opener on October 11, while Cam Bairstow is working his way back from injury.