NBA stars to play in Johannesburg in first Africa game

The NBA announced plans on Wednesday for its first game in Africa, an August exhibition that will feature basketball players from the continent in the latest effort to develop the league’s global fan base.

The August 1 match in Johannesburg will pit “Team Africa” consisting of first- and second-generation NBA stars from Africa against “Team World,” composed of players from other regions.

The format of the Africa game differs from most other NBA overseas contests, which typically feature two NBA teams duking it out in a regular or pre-season match.