When LaMelo Ball was drafted with the second pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, it was a watershed moment for the NBL, finally proving that they could be the breeding ground of truly elite NBA prospects.
Of course, Ball was expected to be a high draft pick for much of his childhood, but the fact that he opted to come Down Under for his pre-draft year, and still maintain and further his status, spoke volumes about the legitimacy of the Australian league.
Joining Ball in this draft was fellow Next Star RJ Hampton, who was taken with the 24th pick by the Denver Nuggets.