NBA Stars Rally Team World to Beat Team Africa 101 – 97

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The NBA had its first exhibition game on Saturday, in the city of Johannesburg. Some of the most talented athletes from the across the world have proven their skills, starting with an incredible dunk straight from the tipoff by Luc Mbah a Moute. Following, the crowd went absolutely wild when legends, Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo arrived. The duo ditched their suits and dribbled back into their glory days.

Not only was the crowd wowed by the experience but NBA stars such as Chris Paul commented with wide eyes during the extraordinary event.

“That’s one of the most memorable experiences ever. I told Dream, if he’s still moving like that at his age now, I couldn’t imagine him in his day.”

Paul’s Team World proved impressive in the 4th quarter of the game with a 14 point lead to beat “home” Team Africa 101 – 97.

Pau Gasol of Team World said:

“In the second half we decided enough was enough and we needed to do a lot better if we didn’t want to lose by 40″.

Also very motivated was Washington’s Bradley Beal who led Team World with 18 points and Chris Paul had 12 points.

 “For me, as a kid, [I wanted] to play basketball and never had the access to meet NBA players, or watch NBA,” said Luol Deng. “Now to be part of a team coming back to play for Africa. I can’t describe it.”

Many went to Twitter to show their appreciation for the successful event.

Through these efforts it has been made possible for organizations such as Basketball without Borders to create grassroots for these athletes in Africa. The league increased its efforts this season bringing several high-profile NBA players and coaches to this game. There are many bright futures ahead.