It took only a fortnight for the Breakers to hit their first speed bump but new coach Dean Vickerman will be far from concerned.

Even if he never met the man, Kerron Johnson is on a first-name basis with the player he's replacing at the Breakers.

For the first time since Paul Henare cut down the nets to celebrate their maiden title, there are serious questions about the Breakers' championship credentials.

They have conquered Australia and now the Breakers hope to extend their empire into Asia.

Like many a young man before him, new Breakers import Kerron Johnson is still finding his feet after moving away from home to begin his professional life.

One of the hallmarks of their reign atop the Australian NBL may be restricted but this season's rule changes won't be all bad for the Breakers.

Life has changed considerably in the last week for young New Zealand basketballer Jack Salt, and he got a good illustration of that with a brush with Taylor Swift.