Anonymous
Years ago
with the topic up of best Australian player ever!! got me thinking of the best players never to make the n.b.l Australian or American imports.
there have been so many good imports who never played n.b.l
did the most prolific scorer I have ever seen play N.B.L ?
sir ron nunelley.
https://www.hoops.com.au/forum/26694-great-players-that-never-got-an-nbl-opportunity/
Curtley
Years ago
Cue someone saying Luc Longley then being corrected by stating he actually played 2 games for Perth.
But yeah, can't really go past Jordan, LeBron, Kareem, Wilt. There's not a day that goes by when I don't wonder what Wilt's stats would've been like if he'd chosen to play the 1969 season for the Nunawading Spectres instead of the Lakers where he wasted the end of his career.
Jack Toft
Years ago
I think the OP was alluding to those who never got past SEABL, Premier League etc.
There are plenty of "never weres", especially after a few drinks in the man cave
How about the reverse? Best Aussie to never play NBA?
Andrew Gaze.
Perthworld
Years ago
^ and I'm justified in saying that since the OP didn't include "male" in the title. *snicker*
Paddy thomas from west is one. Still in the mid 20s and while not a 20ppg volume scorer, currently averages 12 8 and 6 from the point and is an elite defender. Suprised he was never given the chance
NBA player Anthony tolliver played in SEABL I think, if he gets waived by Portland? Sydney kings and taipans should go after him
To answer your question OP, no. Radar Ron Nunnelly never played NBL.
koberulz
Years ago
How about the reverse? Best Aussie to never play NBA?Gaze did play in the NBA...
Andrew Gaze.
"NBA player Anthony tolliver played in SEABL I think"
Played a couple of SBL games in WA too years ago
chillbaby
Years ago
Good topic. Showing my age but going back to late 70's/early 80's SEABL. Parramatta had 2 amazing imports - Eddie Joe Chavez and Tim Shaw. Eddie was drafted by Houston 1978 after playing for Santa Clara. Not sure of Tim's credentials but a 6'6" shooting guard who am sure led the league in rebounding and close to top scored. Both were in the Sydney All-star teams that used to take on touring sides including national teams like China. This was in the days when SEABL was THE second league in Australia and some very good NBL players, including imports, played. 2 of the most dominant players I have seen - albeit in SEABL
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