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Pelicans’ trip to Australia for preseason games is a first for the NBA
The New Orleans Pelicans have traveled to Australia for two games against local teams, marking the first time an NBA team has played there.
Australia has seen plenty of its players in the NBA over the years: Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Andrew Bogut, Ben Simmons, Luc Longley, Matthew Dellavedova and Josh Giddey, to name a few. Kyrie Irving was born there as well.
And now, an NBA team is going to play Down Under.
The New Orleans Pelicans made the nearly 10,000-mile trip this week for a pair of games — first Friday against Melbourne United, then Sunday against the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Both of those clubs are from Australia’s top league, the NBL. The Pelicans arrived in Melbourne on Tuesday.
‘Does not trust easily’: Inside the charm offensive to woo the NBA to Australia
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From the moment NBA side New Orleans began their trip to Australia on a chartered plane, NBL owner Larry Kestelman, the league and Australian officials began their charm offensive.
Toy koalas on pillows, 24/7 player concierge services and advice about Melbourne’s best laneways – it’s all part of the service that “Team Victoria” is providing for the visitors.
How the NBL wooed the NBA to play pre-season games in Australia, with a charm offensive from NBL owner Larry Kestelman (right). The New Orleans Pelicans, including star Zion Williamson (left) are playing two games in Melbourne.Credit: Photos: Getty Images, Bloomberg. Artwork: Aresna Villanueva
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