South Africa
It was an electrifying atmosphere as the ‘‘Basketball without borders’‘ took to Pretoria, South Africa for their first NBA Africa Game.
The game pits one selection of African players against another from the rest of the world.
‘‘It was a great game first of all. I thought it was a great show, Team Africa played very well, we played well too and they could have won, we could have won, it was a last possession game. But I am glad that at the end of the day our goal is to give a show to the fans”, said LA Clipper player, Danillo Gallinari.
The NBA is hoping to give African players an opportunity to play the big leagues.
“I am in a position where I can help a lot of people and make a big impact. I am thankful for the NBA putting me in this position to come and be the voice. I am excited for the future”, said Dallas Mavericks player, Harrison Barnes.
The 16th edition of Basketball Without Borders Africa was launched in Johannesburg, South Africa last Wednesday.
AFP
01:07
30 countries confirm their participation in October BRICS summit
01:59
Basketball world mourns the loss of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo
01:00
Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player dies at 58 from brain cancer
00:47
17 people killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa
02:18
Fashion brand Maxhosa Africa presents collection in Paris
05:00
Tony Parker: "I want the kids in the DRC to keep dreaming big" [Interview]