According to "New York Times" reporter Mark Stern today, Wizards star Wall has acquired a part of the Australian Basketball League (NBL) team Southeast Melbourne Phoenix. Recently, acquiring or investing in NBL teams has become popular among many retired and active NBA players. So, what kind of league is NBL.
Before Wall, many active NBA players have invested in NBL teams. In April of this year, the "three goals" Ramello-Bauer teamed up with his agent to buy the NBL team and his home team, the Illawarra Eagles. Oladipo also acquired part of the NBL's New Zealand hitters.
Prior to this, there were also many former NBA players who have invested in the NBL team. For example, the shareholders of the Southeast Melbourne Phoenix team also include former NBA players such as Dante Exam, Zach Randolph, Al Harrington and Josh Childress. In addition, Marion is a shareholder of the New Zealand hitters, and Kevin Martin led a consortium in September 2019 to buy the Brisbane Bullets. The
Australian Basketball League was founded in 1979. At its peak, there were 12 teams, but now it has been reduced to nine. It is likely that a tenth team will join in the near future. In addition to the above-mentioned Phoenix, Eagles, Hitters and Bullets, there are also the Melbourne Tigers (now Melbourne United), Perth Wildcats and Sydney Kings that are familiar to domestic fans, as well as Adelaide 36 players Team and the Keynes Vipers.
The Perth Wildcats are the No. 1 giant in the NBL. They have won 10 championships so far, including this year’s championship; Melbourne United has won 5 championships and ranked second; Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Hitlers scored 4 Won the championship twice and tied for third.
initially played the NBL league in the Australian winter, from April to September. However, starting from the 1998-99 season, in order to stagger the time of the Australian Football League, the NBL season was changed from October to April of the following year.
may be due to the same English-speaking country, the Australian Basketball League has attracted much attention in the NBA. In today’s NBA, there are also many Australian players. Among the active players are Ben Simmons, Irving, Patty Mills, Ingles and Delavidova. The players from New Zealand are Adams. Like Aaron Baynes, the current Nets general manager Sean Marks is also from New Zealand. (Supine Support/Furry)
