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' — 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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Andre Drummond 'The Immovable Object '
Drummond is a monster athlete who uses his power to beat his opponent. Weighing in at 127 kgs and standing 7 feet tall, Drummond would cause carnage around the ground. The double-double machine would fit the mould of an old school ruckman that hulks around the field and racks up 40 plus hitouts with ease.
Russel Westbrook 'The Bull'
Westbrook is our 'Bull' due to his ferocious attack on the basketball. The ultimate competitor, Westbrook also has an a great vertical leap, grabbing rebounds and dunking the ball with power, which could translate to high-leaping marks.
He is our 'see ball, get ball' player that would go in hard, crash packs and tally huge contested possesion numbers.
Patrick Beverley 'The Tagger'
The pesty Beverley is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA due to the way he pushes the limits regarding defence. He is always in the face of his opponent, stirring them up and causing turnovers.
The run-with type that has the grunt and blue-collar work ethic to compete in the midfield and take out the opposition's best on-baller. The sort of bloke you never want to play on.
