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NBA star set to visit local Perth basketball court
One of the NBA's best defenders is set to make a special appearance in Perth's northern suburbs later this year.
Dyson Daniels, the electrifying 22-year-old guard for the Atlanta Hawks who took the NBA by storm this past season, is set to hit the court and greet fans at Ace Ballerz in Wanneroo on Saturday, August 2.
Born in Bendigo, Victoria, Daniels is one of the most exciting young Australian talents in the NBA, a rise that saw him crowned the 2024–25 NBA Most Improved Player — the first Australian to receive the award.
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Nicknamed The Great Barrier Thief for his defensive skills, Daniels also recently became the youngest player ever to record more than 200 steals in an NBA season, surpassing the great Magic Johnson by 236 days. Daniels, widely considered to be one of the best defenders in the NBA, is set to be in Wanneroo in August. Credit: Supplied
His 202 steals in the 2024–25 season were the most recorded by any NBA player in the past 15 years. He also led the league in deflections with 366 and finished as runner-up in the 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Daniels' visit to Ace Ballerz in Wanneroo, located at Drovers Marketplace on the corner of Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive, is sure to be warmly welcomed by the Perth basketball community.
Ace Ballerz was founded by local mother Alaina Habaybeh, who was inspired to give back to the sporting community that supported her family during a recent illness.
The family-run sports hub aims to provide kids and teens with a welcoming space to play, socialise, and connect with their community.
Early bird tickets are expected to go on sale through Ace Ballerz in mid-June.
