With the NBL's rise to prominance gathering steam over the last five years, former stars from the Australian league can be found littered throughout NBA rosters.
Some cover the true definition of a role player, while others appear destined for much more.
With the playoffs right around the corner, let's check in on some of the players around the league that once got to work on an NBL floor.
LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
Who else would we start with?
It's been a remarkable rookie season for the former Illawarra Hawk, with a wrist injury the only downside for the early season runaway Rookie of the Year favourite.