Nuggets point guard Emmanuel Mudiay will participate in the NBA’s second game in Africa later this summer, the league announced Thursday.
Mudiay, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will play for Team Africa during the game on Aug. 5 at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa.
“Returning to Africa to play in the second NBA game on the continent is a dream come true,” Mudiay, who completed his second season with the Nuggets in April, said in statement. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to participate and look forward to leading Team Africa to a win on August 5.