ANOTHER historic, culturally significant Australian moment in US sport has arrived: the meat pie has made it to the NBA.

In case you need further proof of ‘the Ben Simmons effect’ following his truly stunning start to NBA life, it came in the form of an unprecedented announcement on Tuesday.

Four’N Twenty pies have signed a multi-year sponsorship with the 76ers in what the team describes as its first ever international corporate arrangement.

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As part of the deal, meat pies will be sold at Philadelphia's home games at Wells Fargo Arena with some US media reporting it could even do the unthinkable: topple the cheesesteak as Philadelphians’ game meal of choice.

“Philadelphia is home to the cheesesteak but that may soon change,” CBS Philly reported.

“The Philadelphia 76ers will now be selling Australia’s national dish — the beef pie.

The 76ers and meat pies - a match made in heaven. Source: Supplied

“The flaky pastry is filled with beef and a gravy, and is considered the “Australian cheesesteak.”

Ah, we guess so... but either way this is a hugely significant deal for both parties and a further reflection of the impact the team’s Aussie connection — including coach Brett Brown.

Simmons continues to surpass lofty expectations in his rookie season and is quickly establishing himself as one of the best players in the NBA.

To celebrate the partnership, Simmons and Brown will host an “Australian Heritage Night” in the lead-up to Australia Day next year.

THE BOY WHO CRIED TROLL

The 76ers were on course for a huge victory before surrendering a 24-point lead in a loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

The nature of the 124-116 defeat meant Phildelphia surely weren’t entitled to any trash-talking on social media, you’d think, but some accused star Joel Embiid of still managing to do so, albeit in very subtle fashion, post-match.

The big centre took to Twitter to reflect on the match and posted this:

Now we know what it feels like to blow a big lead.. Gotta stay focused to get the job done. Great learning lesson and I also love playing against Draymond #TheProcess pic.twitter.com/hGGQN1SH73 — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) November 19, 2017

Embiid seemed to be referencing the fact that the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals. He flat out denied that he was having a dig but, given the Embiid’s cheeky history of online trolling, you’d be forgiven for doubting him.

Dead Ass why is everyone making fun of my tweet? I was reflecting on what happened last night #TrustIt — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) November 19, 2017

‘TOULA!’: BOGUT’S MISSED OPPORTUNITY

The have plenty in common as Aussies who have made it big in the NBA.

But Andrew Bogut was ruing the fact he didn’t spot Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson when they nearly crossed paths at the L.A. Lakers’ home clash with the Denver Nuggets.

Told after the fact Wilson was sitting from row for the 127-109 win on Monday (AEDT), Bogut posted this, referencing her breakthrough role in Aussie comedy Fat Pizza.

Toula!!!! Damn I wish I paid more attention. https://t.co/mDJTp6ocK7 — Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) November 20, 2017

Look, she was standing right in front of you! pic.twitter.com/8teyNz25TS — Keera Seiger (@KeeraSeiger) November 20, 2017

KERR’S SLINKY TACTICS, TRUMP-BALL PLEA

Golden State coach Steve Kerr keeps coming up with new and inventive ways to pass the time while reporters are sending their obligatory tweets during media opportunities.

We’ve already seen him file his nails and solve a Rubik’s cube and the champion coach brought back another cult classic on Monday — the slinky.

Steve Kerr's prop today: a SLINKY 😂 (btw Omri Casspi will start) pic.twitter.com/w0ZhEdXRrZ — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 19, 2017

When the questioning finally began, Kerr was asked about the escalating war of words between Donald Trump and LaVar Ball.

Kerr, an outspoken Trump critic, seemed to capture a widely-felt sentiment about the feud before also making a plea to media.

“(They’re) two people seeking attention and they’re both getting it,” Kerr said.

“I’m sure both guys are really happy.

“You know what would help? If all of you just stopped covering both of them. Is that possible? You could probably stop covering LaVar.

“I don’t think you could stop covering the president. I don’t think that would work. It would be nice for all of us if both of them would just be quiet. That’d be great.”