{"id":176340,"date":"2025-09-29T00:30:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T00:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/176340\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T00:30:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T00:30:08","slug":"daniels-excited-for-landmark-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/176340\/","title":{"rendered":"Daniels excited for “landmark” moment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday\u2019s NBAxNBL Series match between Melbourne United and the New Orleans Pelicans is going to be an exciting moment for everyone involved.<\/p>\n

One that can attest to that is United\u2019s NBL Next Star Dash Daniels, whose brother Dyson was drated eighth overall by the Pelicans in the 2022 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a pretty special experience,\u201d 17-year-old Daniels told CODE Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NBA is the ultimate goal, so to be so young and get my opportunity to test myself against those types of athletes and players is pretty crazy.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be part of the first NBL team to host an NBA team on Australian soil is something none of us are taking for granted. It\u2019s a landmark moment for basketball in Australia, and it\u2019s going to be amazing to be a part of.\u201d<\/p>\n

>> CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO ALL EVENTS<\/a><\/p>\n

The historic match between Daniels and his United side, against the Pelicans, headlined by NBA superstar Zion Williamson, tips off at 7.30pm AEST on Friday, October 3 at Rod Laver Arena.<\/p>\n

As part of the action-packed weekend, there will also be an open training session on Thursday afternoon<\/a>, and a special Louisiana Luncheon on Sunday<\/a>, giving fans even more opportunities to get up close with basketball\u2019s biggest names.<\/p>\n

What tickets can I buy?<\/p>\n

Games:
– Game 1 \u2013 New Orleans Pelicans vs Melbourne United – Friday, October 3, 2025 – 7.30pm AEST
– Game 2 \u2013 New Orleans Pelicans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix – Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 2pm AEDT<\/p>\n

Other events:
– Pelicans Open Training \u2013 Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1pm AEST: Includes an exclusive first look at the team\u2019s training, player Q&A and more
– NBAxNBL Fan Night \u2013 Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6pm AEST: A showcase event with player performances, basketball challenges, live entertainment and more<\/p>\n

>> CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO ALL EVENTS<\/a><\/p>\n

Read the full story here >> NBL Next Star Dash Daniels receives rare chance to play full-strength New Orleans Pelicans NBA side<\/a><\/p>\n

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