The 11 Aussies on NBA rosters this season are not just making up the numbers. The likes of Josh Giddey, Ben Simmons, Patty Mills, Josh Green and Jock Landale all have important roles to play.
There has never been an NBA season where more Australians will start with important roles for their teams.
“Whether it is $205 million or $150 million, I think he would realise he is going to be very well looked after. Giddey aims to attack the basket more this season and shoot more free throws, his three-point shot has also improved. But the Australian guard used his two-and-a-half years in Europe to rebuild his game and recover from injuries and trades that had dented his confidence. Boomers campaigns at the Tokyo Olympics and the World Cup earlier this year have since cemented him as a world-class defender and playmaker.The performances saw Dallas sign Exum to support their superstars, and it looks like a role he could thrive in.
Andersen now works with the NBL in special projects and player liaison, including helping Next Stars players adjust to the league.Andersen played one of his last professional seasons alongside Ball at the Illawarra Hawks. Giddey and Green are the two Aussies in a big field who could press for the Most Improved Player award by taking their games to a new level.