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Joel Gould

INSANE: Broncos gun had lebron dreams before schoolyard prank - The Real Truth

Brisbane debutant Antonio Verhoeven (right) had a great story to tell about his rise to the NRL. (AAP PHOTOS)

Brisbane's newest rising star Antonio Verhoeven says his path to the NRL started as a "piss take" after he wanted to be a professional basketball player.

The 19-year-old outside back, recently re-signed by the Broncos until the end of 2029, made his much-anticipated NRL debut on Saturday night against Gold Coast at Robina.

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