A LOOK AT THE AUSTRALIANS PLAYING IN THE NBA THIS SEASON
* Dyson Daniels - Atlanta Hawks
The league's Most Improved Player last season snatched 229 steals - the highest individual tally in 30 years - to earn himself the Aussie-themed nickname Great Barrier Thief. The 22-year-old will look to cement his status in the league before likely being joined on the big stage by younger brother Dash Daniels - an NBL Next Star with Melbourne United - next season.
* Dante Exum - Dallas Mavericks
Exum has averaged career-highs in points (8.0), assists (2.8), and rebounds (2.4) across his two seasons with the Mavericks, but has also been hampered by various injuries. In an ideal world, the 30-year-old guard stays healthy to play a big role in the Mavs' title chances alongside No.1 draft pick Cooper