article_snippet.sent: Chris Paul Chris Paul and Miami Heat's Luol Deng will play in the first-ever NBA game held in South Africa's .
article_snippet.sent: I am extremely proud to be a part of the NBA's first game in South Africa's,' said Miami Heat’s small forward Luol Deng. '
article_snippet.sent: Coming from South Sudan and having participated in the Basketball without Borders Africa camps in Johannesburg previously, I am truly honoured to be part of this historic event.'
article_snippet.sent: Chris Paul was equally enthusiastic about the summer showpiece: 'I look forward to representing Team World in the first the NBA game in South Africa's,' Los Angeles Clippers' point guard added. '
article_snippet.sent: It will be my first visit to the continent, and I cannot wait to contribute to the growth of the first-ever NBA game held in Africa on and off the court.'
article_snippet.sent: the first-ever NBA game held in Africa will take place following the 13th edition of the Basketball without Borders (BWB) Africa, the NBA and FIBA's global basketball development and community outreach program that has reached 1,000 campers from 31 African countries since 2003.
article_snippet.sent: The NBA family led by the current and former players and coaches will also be participating in extensive community outreach efforts throughout the week including the creation of places where kids and families can live, learn or play in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of South Africa and the S.O.S Children's Villages Association of South Africa that will leave lasting legacies in the community.
article_snippet.sent: NBA has worked hard to grow the game of basketball in South Africa, and I am excited to take this next step of playing our first game on the continent,' said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. '
article_snippet.sent: our players have been tremendous partners in this effort, and all of our look forward to sharing the authentic NBA experience and the values of our game with fans in South Africa.'
article_snippet.sent: The league has hosted events on the continent since 1993 and in 2010 opened The league first office in Johannesburg.
article_snippet.sent: Furthermore, NBA Cares has built 38 places to live, learn or play on the continent.