Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Francis Akhalbey July 31, 2018
Joel Embiid (left) and Serge Ibaka (right)

Set to be played in Pretoria next month, the NBA Africa Game is going to feature notable NBA superstars with African heritage playing against a select World Team.

Also coinciding with Nelson Mandela’s centenary birthday celebrations, the proceeds from the game are going to be used to support the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Below are the NBA players representing Team Africa:

1. Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers, Cameroon)

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Joel Embiid

2. Serge Ibaka (Toronto Raptors, Republic of Congo)

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Serge Ibaka

3. Ian Mahinmi (Washington Wizards, Benin)

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Ian Mahinmi

4. Luol Deng (Los Angeles Lakers, South Sudan) 

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Luol Deng

5. Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors, Cameroon)

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Pascal Siakam

6. Al-Farouq Aminu (Portland Trail Blazers, Nigeria)

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Al-Farouq Aminu

7. Cheick Diallo (New Orleans Pelicans, Mali)

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Cheick Diallo

8. Evan Fournier (Orlando Magic, Algeria)

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Evan Fournier

9. Bismack Biyombo (Charlotte Hornets, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Meet your favourite African NBA players storming South Africa to play against a World Team

Bismack Biyombo

The World Team includes the following NBA stars:

  • Danilo Gallinari (LA Clippers, Italy)
  • JaVale McGee (Los Angeles Lakers, U.S.A)
  • Rudy Gay (San Antonio Spurs, U.S.A)
  • Marvin Williams (Charlotte Hornets, U.S.A)
  • Hassan Whiteside (Miami Heat, U.S.A)
  • Harrison Barnes (Dallas Mavericks, U.S.A)
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Dallas Mavericks, U.S.A)
  • Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks, U.S.A)
  • John Collins (Atlanta Hawks, U.S.A)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, as well as NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo, will also be in attendance.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 31, 2018

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