Why basketballer Taine Murray would love to spend the day with his grandmother

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Taine Murray reckons most of the time our success comes from showing up every day and giving 100%, constantly stacking days.

Who: Taine Murray

What: Basketballer, Tall Black #263, guard for Tauranga Whai, consistency fan.

Question 73 of 101: What's one thing you think is underrated?

Consistency. In our society, people notice the big moments. It's especially heightened with social media, but most of the time our success comes from showing up every day and giving 100%, constantly stacking days.

Question 81 of 101: What was your first job?

My first job was packing shipping containers during the school holidays to help cover costs with basketball.

Question 49 of 101: What was your first car?

Saved as hard as I could my first year at the University of Virginia and bought a used Volkswagen Jetta, despite the odometer being in the six digits I could not have been happier.

Question 21 of 101: How would your friends describe you in three words?

Loyal, hard-working, loving.

Question 27 of 101: Who would you want to spend a Sunday with?

If I could spend a Sunday with anyone, it would have to be with my late grandmother Laurene. Despite the large age gap, I saw her as my best friend. She was the best.

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