Philadelphia 76ers' coach Brett Brown believes NBL Executive Director Larry Kestelman's plan for the Australian league's teams to play preseason games against NBA sides would be welcomed 'with open arms' Down Under.
"I think it makes complete sense," Brown said in Brooklyn on Sunday. "The Australian basketball fraternity deserves it. I think they're committed people; excellent coaches, a country that's extremely passionate about basketball. They would certainly welcome them [NBA teams] with open arms, and treat them and manage the situation where Australia would be proud."
In an interview with Sydney's Daily Telegraph last week, Kestelman said he was in advanced talks with the NBA about NBL sides either visiting the United States for preseason games, or for American sides to play games on Aussie soil.