If we exclude Kyrie Irving (which we are for the purpose of this exercise), there are 14 Aussies across the NBA, from seasoned veterans like Patty Mills to fresh-faced rookies like Johnny Furphy.
We're considering a mix of their proven track record, current form, and overall ability to comprehensively assess their standing against one another.
3. 3. Ben Simmons
Through all of the hate and controversy that surrounds Simmons many people seem to forget that he is a three-time all-star and has been named in the all defensive first team twice. At his core Simmons is a great player who averaged near a triple double for a large part of his career. He is clearly out of form and his role on the Nets is complicated but remains averaging over five points, six rebounds and six assists a game. Whether he will ever get back to where his once was is hard to tell but his ability is definitely there.
