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The record number of Aussies in the NBA
A record seven Australians will take on basketball's biggest superstars in the NBA this season.
They include NBA champions Patty Mills and Aron Bynes, a former No1 draft pick and a young point guard hoping LeBron James can help him emulate his compatriots at the Spurs in winning a title.
But without doubt the biggest buzz surrounds No5 draft pick, Exum Dante, who makes the step up to the big time with the Utah Jazz.
Will Australia be saluting another home-grown NBA champion come June?
Aron Baynes and Patty Mills will be hoping the Spurs can go back-to-back. (Getty)
Mills enjoyed a career-best season, playing more minutes alongside Tony Parker. (AAP)
He is due to return in January when he recovers from shoulder surgery. (AAP)
Baynes will be fit to start the season after playing for Australia in the World Cup. (AAP)
Dante Exum, pick No5 in the draft, will line up for the Utah Jazz. (AAP)
The raw 19-year-old showed potential in pre-season and the summer league. (AAP)
Exum willl be joined by Joe Ingles, who was signed on the eve of the season. (AAP)
Guard Matthew Dellavedova will be hoping to win a championship. (Getty)
