The 2019 FIBA World Cup final featured former Houston Rocket Luis Scola and Argentina facing off against Sergio Llull and Spain. While Llull still has not played in the NBA, the Rockets have held the rights to the guard dating all the way back to 2009. While Scola and the surprising Argentine national team had a dream run to the Final, they ultimately came up short facing a more talented team in Spain, losing 95-75.
The NBA has evolved internationally, as there are always several NBA players on the rosters for other countries during international competitions.