NBL owner Larry Kestelman dreams of bringing NBA teams to Australia on a regular basis and the first team to make the trip have given their visit a glowing review.

A little under 30,000 fans attended the two games from the New Orleans Pelicans at Rod Laver Arena over the weekend with their visit ending with a 127-92 win over the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Sunday.

Pelicans star Zion Williamson attempts a shot as South East Melbourne Phoenix’s Akech Aliir challenges his shot. Credit: Getty Images

Some fans called the experience a “once in a lifetime opportunity” as the Pels were the first side to come to Australia and now those fans who couldn’t get tickets will have to see if Kestelman and the NBL can convince another team to visit but he already has interest from other outfit

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