What I did think was interesting was the lesson learned by the NZ Breakers on the relative importance of nationality and results;
"They initially attempted to conquer the Australian National Basketball League with a side stacked full of Tall Blacks Pero Cameron, Phill Jones, Dillon Boucher, Paul Henare and Paora Winitana were expected to play starring roles in a successful side while generating Kiwi loyalty.
They quickly discovered it wasn't a fruitful recipe. Now Jones, Boucher and Henare play supporting roles to the likes of well-paid Australian stars CJ Bruton and Tony Ronaldson, US import Rick Rickert and a world-class Kiwi, Kirk Penney.
The Breakers are winning and the North Shore Events Centre is rocking each Thursday night.
Ultimately, the only thing that gets fans through the turnstiles is winning nationality be damned".