"Tall Blacks" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Derived from All Blacks, the nickname of the New Zealand national rugby union team, with "All" replaced by "Tall" in reference to the often well-above-average height of basketball players. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Tall Blacks}} Tall Blacks
  1. the men's national basketball representative team of New Zealand
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