Similar to the the Euroleague in Europe , the ABL has its own set of rules in terms of its roster and salary Teams are allowed two players of non-ASEAN citizenship and two ASEAN imports . Mirroring the Euroleague in the west , the ABL has its own set of rules in terms of its roster makeup and salary caps . Teams are permitted two imports of non-ASEAN citizenship , two ASEAN imports , one player with one Southeast Asian parent , and seven local players .