NBA announces first game in Africa

The NBA has announced that it will play its first-ever exhibition game in Africa on August 1 at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Team Africa will tip-off against Team World and will feature two-time NBA All-Star Luol Deng, born in South Sudan, as its captain. The Miami Heat star will lead a roster made up of first and second generation African players.

Team World will be led by eight-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers.