Class of NBL25: Getting to know James Batemon

James Batemon is now in Brisbane and he's loving Australia so far, but to get here has been a journey with some very challenging moments along the way.

Batemon opens up on playing in Israel where war forced him to a bomb shelter, in which he made phone calls to his loved ones explaining he may not make it back home.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Growing up as one of nine siblings
2:10 - Setting the standard as the oldest brother
4:10 - Fatherhood
7:00 - First impressions of Brisbane
8:00 - Mike Dunlap
10:00 - Basketball journey
13:30 - Most challenging moments in Israel
17:45 - Finally getting to team up with Keandre Cook