This will be the eighth time since 2011 the NBA have crossed the Atlantic with some of their best players coming to showcase their talents at the 02 Arena.

And this match-up between the Celtics and the 76ers could be the most interesting game to date.

The 76ers have a young exciting core of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz and have been backed to challenged for an NBA title in the coming years.

For the Celtics, there time seems much sooner led by 2016 NBA champion Kyrie Irving.

Al Horford is a four-time All-Star while young wings Jayden Brown and Jayson Tatum have already exceeded expectations, and this is a team still to welcome Gordon Hayward into it’s ranks.

The two Atlantic division teams are well supported over here in the UK due to the fact games are often on TV at favourable hours for a European audience.

But the NBA London game also offers an opportunity for fans who may not follow a team specifically to see the action up close.

However, Rozier insists the crowd inside the 02 Arena will soon choose to show their allegiance to the Celtics. 

“I think we understand the fanbase we have in London and how they are over there,” Rozier told Express Sport.

“I know we’re going to go over there and have a lot of fun and put on a show for the people.

“It’s going to be a hard nosed game definitely. We’re going out there to have fun but when that ball is tossed in the air it’s going to be a great match-up. 

“It’s going to be two teams battling to win and we’ll put on a great show for the fans.

“We have a great history and not knocking the 76ers because they’re a great team, but I think the fans are going to find out why they should support us over the 76ers come when we play them in London.”

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics at The O2 in London on Jan. 11 as part of NBA London Game 2018. The game is live on BT Sport or via NBA LEAGUE PASS.