We put together an AFL team of NBA stars!

Instead of just picking the best 22 NBA superstars, we've chosen the players that best fit the role.

For example - Sacramento Kings young gun D'Aaron Fox, also known as 'Swiper' because of his high steals rate, is our 'Interceptor' in defence. Much like 2016 Norm Smith Medalist Jason Johannisen on the footy field.

Another example is four-time MVP Lebron James, who will line up on across half-back as 'The 'Playmaker' โ€” similar to how retired Hawks and Lions champion Luke Hodge played.

We have also included the intangible cogs to any footy team in LA Clippers big man Montrezl Harrel 'The Cult Hero' and Denver Nuggets stud Nikola Jokic 'The Larrikin'.

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Stephen Curry 'The Sniper'

Considered the greatest shooter of all time, Steph Curry is lethal on a basketball court. The two-time MVP made a name for himself throughout Golden State's dominant era by making the impossible look easy.

With a lighter frame and blistering speed, Curry takes the small forward position. His ability to stoop down to slalom through screens on the court clearly will translate to an on-field ability to get separation off his opponent in a clustered forward-line.

We would also do the small but hard things as well โ€” chase down tackling. Leave him by himself outside the arc and you will pay.

Blake Griffin 'The High-Flyer'

As the team's full forward, Blake Griffin would play out of the goal square to wrestle with his opponents but also lead up the ground, clunk huge marks and kick plenty of goals. His dunking ability is one of the recognizable in the NBA as that skill will easily translate to taking hangers on an AFL field.

He has the strength to compete and the ego of a typical full-forward.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 31, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Trae Young 'The New Kid on the Block'

Young has only spent a short time in the NBA but has already made an immediate impact. His elite shooting form is consistent with in-form small crumbing forward roving around the packs to create opportunities.

Much like Curry, Young would be that dangerous small forward who only needs an inch of separation from his opponent to cause havoc. Also not shy to launch from outside 50.

 

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