The NBA announced Wednesday that it will play its first-ever game in Africa in August, a Team Africa vs. Team World exhibition that will feature NBA stars Luol Deng and Chris Paul, along with several current coaches and executives.
The game will be held Aug. 1 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa in support of several charitable foundations. Team Africa, captained by South Sudan native Deng, will be comprised of players from Africa and second generation African players, and Team World, led by Paul, will be comprised of players from the rest of the world.
Coaches Mike Budenholzer, Lionel Hollins, Gregg Popovich, Brad Stevens and Monty Williams are also scheduled to participate, along with NBA ambassadors Dikembe Mutombo and Hakeen Olajuwon. Full rosters will be released later.
