Kemba Walker’s journey to the 2017 NBA Africa Game is one that required over 8,000 miles of travel, but the voyage is certainly worth it in order to make an impact that could last far longer. With help from a number of players, coaches and other personnel from around the league, the second-ever NBA Africa Game will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5th at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, a 20,000-seat venue located in the north of South Africa’s most-populated city.
“It’s cool. I’m looking forward to [the trip]. [Going to Africa is] not something I would have done a few years ago,” said Walker in early July.