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Aussie giant Maker set for NBA draft
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Thon Maker stands at 216cm. (Getty)
Teenage Australian giant Thon Maker is heading to the NBA.
The 19-year-old, 216cm tall centre has been cleared by the NBA to skip US college and declare for June's draft, likely giving Australia two top 20 selections.
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Ben Simmons is expected to be the first or second picked, while Sudan-born, Australian-raised Maker is predicted to be about the 20th picked.
