Top Takeaways from the NBA’s 1st-Ever Africa Game

August 3rd, 2015 by Team Stream Now Leave a reply »



The NBA hosted its first exhibition game in Africa this past Saturday. Team World overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Team Africa 101-97. 

There were some familiar faces suiting up in Johannesburg. Basketball fans were pleasantly surprised to see legends Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo on the hardwood. Olajuwon reaffirmed why he is known as The Dream. 

The exhibition match was a great opportunity for the NBA to expand its brand and receive some global exposure.

How can the NBA build off the success from the recent NBA Africa Game? 

Watch the video above as Sekou Smith of NBA.com joins Kay Adams to discuss the top takeaways from the NBA's first game in Africa.    

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