Larry Kestelman
Larry Kestelman is the owner of the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia and is influential in the growth and development of basketball in the country. His vision for the sport includes expanding the WNBL and improving its competitive landscape, which could significantly impact regional teams like the Bendigo Spirit.
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Larry Kestelman was among the prominent attendees at the Australian Open 2026 final.
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Vietnam· 2026-02-01
Larry Kestelman successfully convinced the Pelicans to play in Australia.
Melbourne United, NBL push New Orleans Pelicans to the finish as Zion gives Aussies an NBA moment
Australia· 2025-10-03
Larry Kestelman is mentioned as a successful owner in the National Basketball League.
Former Wests Tigers powerbrokers Justin Pascoe and Lee Hagipantelis buy Canadian basketball team Ottawa BlackJacksAustralia· 2025-09-04
Larry Kestelman continues to have the support of Adelaide 36ers executive chairman Grant Kelley.
South East Melbourne Phoenix join Illawarra Hawks in Supreme Court action against NBL and Larry KestelmanAustralia· 2025-06-15
Larry Kestelman is a billionaire National Basketball League owner and a friend of Vincent Fantauzzo.
Vincent Fantauzzo’s new gallery – and the hidden work Asher Keddie calls ‘heartbreaking’Australia· 2025-06-05
Larry Kestelman said this week that the 'truth will prevail'.
South East Melbourne Phoenix to join Illawarra Hawks’ court action, NBL warns entire league could collapseAustralia· 2025-05-13
Kestelman has had stakes in several teams through his private company or the NBL itself and has also owned the league for the past decade.
Basketball Australia to investigate conflict of interest claims about NBL owner Larry KestelmanAustralia· 2025-05-07
Larry Kestelman is the owner of the NBL who has vowed to protect the league at all costs.
Court documents reveal dispute between Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly and Larry Kestelman-owned NBLAustralia· 2025-04-08
Kestelman has turned the NBL around from the brink of collapsing and is the majority owner of the league.
Australian basketball caught in civil warAustralia· 2025-03-28
Larry Kestelman is the majority owner of the NBL and has been urged to step down by Jared Novelly.
Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly makes bid for hostile takeover of NBL from Larry KestelmanAustralia· 2025-03-21
Larry Kestelman sold the Tasmania Jackjumpers and will remain involved for the next two years to ensure a smooth handover.
New Zealand Breakers set for new ownership as Kiwi group take over
New Zealand· 2025-03-20
Larry Kestelman emphasized the importance of finding the right investor for the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Las Vegas return is thankfully without many of the grand claims of 2024Australia· 2025-02-28
Larry Kestelman is the NBL owner set to take control of the WNBL next season.
How Dyson Daniels’ home town became an unlikely hotbed of Australian basketball talent | Basketball
United Kingdom· 2025-02-23
