Australian basketball.

[peternorth]

NATIVES OF AUSTRALIA IN THE NBA
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Dyson Daniels	Atlanta Hawks	5
Alex Ducas	OKC Thunder	88
Dante Exum	Dallas Mavericks	5
Johnny Furphy	Indiana Pacers	12
Josh Giddey	Chicago Bulls	3
Joe Ingles	Minnesota Timberwolves	7
Kyrie Irving *	Dallas Mavericks	2
Jock Landale	Houston Rockets	2
Thon Maker	Houston Rockets	15
Jack McVeigh	Also of the Houston Rockets	58
Patty mills	Utah Jazz	8
Duop Reath	Portland Trailblazers	28
Ben Simmons	Brooklyn Nets	10
Matisse Thybulle	Portland Trailblazers	4
Luke Travers	Cleveland Cavaliers	33
Josh Green	Charlotte Hornets	10

 

[mattyc75]

No minutes for pinder

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[sherrif]

Would love to see the swarming defense of a Giddey, Exum, Green, Thybulle, Daniels line up. Couldn't run often, but as a change of pace now and then to throw teams off could do a heavy switch/double team swarming defense that would be fun.

The rebounding of Daniels and Giddey could be huge for the Boomers at the Wordl Champs as it will potentially allow them to switch between their traditional half court offence (that involves running a lot of back screens to get shooters free) and quicker smaller line-up that have plenty of length.

Giddey averaged 7.9 rebounds per game last season to easily lead his team in rebounds per game. That's better than a ton of starting bigs in the NBA. OKC played a small line-up that would be similar in style to a potential Boomers small ball line-up a lot last season in that the OKC's small ball group had plenty of length but not much height with Giddey, (203cm) SGA (198cm) Dort (193cm) and J.Williams (198cm) together on court at the same time. Giddey's size meant he spent time guarding opposition bigs on defence. He is a way better defender than most anticipated pre draft due to how well he reads the game. I like the idea of Daniels and Giddey guarding opposition forwards and then on offence having two shooters like two of Mills, Ingles and Green in the same line-up with Jock Landale on the floor as the centre where he can be used as a screen and roll player.

For what it's worth and I didnt watch him a ton but Joe Ingles seemed to spend a decent amount of time as the Bucks second tallest player on court guarding bigs at times last season. It's easy to forget he's 206cm because his playing style is the role guards traditionally play. He's also surprisingly strong so he wouldn't get pushed around in the post as much as some of our taller playing options.

 

[sherrif]

No minutes for pinder

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That doesn't mean much. Most teams rotate a big group of players to have a look at throughout Summer League. He'll get his chance at some point.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Dyson with 10/12 fts made.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Dejan with 14 pts in 11 mins off 5/6 shooting (including 4/5 3's). Hopefully he'll get an NBA opportunity one day.

 

[sherrif]

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He has a back injury unfortunately. Not major according to reports.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Dejan with 14 pts in 11 mins off 5/6 shooting (including 4/5 3's). Hopefully he'll get an NBA opportunity one day.

Not a good follow-up today.
Got twice as many mins but shot 1-11...

 

[matthew_s]

Not a good follow-up today.
Got twice as many mins but shot 1-11...

shocked he’s there.

 

[sherrif]

Would love to see the swarming defense of a Giddey, Exum, Green, Thybulle, Daniels line up. Couldn't run often, but as a change of pace now and then to throw teams off could do a heavy switch/double team swarming defense that would be fun.

I think Xavier Cooks will make the team. He's been playing at the 4/5 in his brief time in the NBA. Cooks has a 7 foot wingspan and great rebounding instincts. He 'd be my choice to play centre in a a small ball pressure line-up with Exum, Daniels, Thybulle and Green on the floor and Exum at the point. All of those guys have wingspans over 6'10. That line- could be used for short burst like 3 to 4 minutes max and would rely on steals to create offence.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

A double double for Daniels today.

Reath also got 18 pts.

 

[sherrif]

A double double for Daniels today.

Reath also got 18 pts.

Duop Reath also had another great game. Scoring 18 points and playing some great defence. He definitely looks to have added some strength since the last Olympics. He's shaping as a highly likely selection for the World Champs now.

 

[Satan]

Gorj is going to have fun choosing last few players for WC

 

[Luuuc]

 

[moistie]

White, Giddey, Landale and Daniels scrimmaging against Melbourne United in the lead up to the FIBA World Cup warm ups.

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[Satan]

White, Giddey, Landale and Daniels scrimmaging against Melbourne United in the lead up to the FIBA World Cup warm ups.

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And Gorg was watching too

 

[moistie]

And Gorg was watching too

With Goulding and Delly playing for Melbourne United

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[peternorth]

White, Giddey, Landale and Daniels scrimmaging against Melbourne United in the lead up to the FIBA World Cup warm ups.

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Delly with the patented dribble, dribble betewen the legs and pass.!

 

[blackcat]

He is a kiwi by birth and until he wears green and gold i feel the media will not see him as an aussie

Baynes¿

Stick Steven Adams in the paint representing the boomers, kiwis can have @russsllcroweandphone

 

[blackcat]

He’s back! Nice landing spot.

Also another Aussie double up with Green.

Cuban has soft spot for foreigners

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Giddey was great last year. Scary how young he is though. Younger than 3 of the top 5 picks in this years draft.

 

[SydneyBlood]

What's your final 12 for the World Cup from the provisional 18 man squad? I'll go with ....

Mills
Giddey
Exum
Daniels
Green
Thybulle
Ingles
Cooks
Kay
Landale
Reath

... and was originally torn between White or Maker, but now want an extra shooter. In that case, will go with Goulding as the 12th man. Tough to choose last few spots. Few guys will be upset they've been left out.

 

[eth-dog]

PG: Giddey, Exum
SG: Mills, Daniels, Goulding
SF: Ingles, Green
PF: Thybulle, Kay, Cooks
C: Landale, Reath

 

[Richard Cranium]

Seeing the gang back together on Australian soil is wholesome content.

 

[JT_the_Man]

DJ Vasiljevic signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Wizards.

 

[Neese]

Seeing the gang back together on Australian soil is wholesome content.

Isn't it? Makes me grin.