Sheldon is only one of many potential imports for the NBL.
Lets be realistic here though..You can't tell me that the winter months in Lithuania, Spain, Russia, Italy or France are more inviting than a Gold Coast, Townsville, Cairns or Sydney summer.
While European players are sitting indoors waiting for practice while it snows, Players in the NBL are basking in the summer sun at the beach.
Now I don't mean to come off racist, but don't African-American's really enjoy the summer scene? (Imagine how much fun LBJ was having at Miami)
There are definitie lifestyle advantages associated with the NBL, and it is these lifestyle advantages which need to be promoted/proposed to potential NBA imports.
Sure, the NBL isn't able to compete with European clubs financially, but it is sure as hell head and shoulders ahead of Europe in terms of what it offers as a lifestyle choice.