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Introducing Australia's next NBA star
With the basketball world at his feet ahead of the NBA draft, Dante Exum is about to become one of Australia's most famous athletes.
Here's a quick intorduction to the 18-year-old, who is currently getting advice from US superstar Kobe Bryant, on how to cope with the expectation placed on his young shoulders.
Dante is expected to be among the first five picks - possibly No1 - in the NBA draft with Orlando Magic likely to snap him up on a two-year $9 million deal, while TV endorsements have already begun.
The most wanted man in the NBA, Dante Exum, watching basketball at home in February.
He won a national championship with his Canberra high school in January.
A naturally talented talented, Dante shows his stuff during a media session with the Essendon Bombers, who would love him on their books.
The 18-year-old is a graduate of the AIS program, like Paddy Mills before him.
Dante on the move in a high school competition in the US last year
His only exposure to US fans came at the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit.
Dante shows the leap that has seen him compared with Michael Jordan during a junior exhibition game in the US last year.
The 198cm 18-year-old played AFL growing up, but said his kicking was poor.
Dante gives the Bombers a close look at the jump that would be gold in the AFL.
