The Root
The NBA announced Wednesday that its first game in Africa will take place Aug. 1 in Johannesburg. The game, which will benefit various charities, will pit Team Africa against Team World and will feature the Miami Heat’s Luol Deng and the Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul, according to the Huffington Post.
Deng, who was born in what is now South Sudan, will be the captain of Team Africa, and Team World will be led by Paul. Deng’s team will consist of players from 
various African countries as well as second-generation African players. Paul’s team will consist of players from the NBA and non-African nations around the world, according to CBS Sports.
Both Deng and Paul expressed excitement about the upcoming game.
“I am extremely proud to be a part of the NBA’s first game in Africa,” said Deng in a statement.
“I cannot wait to contribute to the growth of the game on and off the court,” Paul said.
