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NBA Africa becomes learning ground for young players

Related Topics: NBA Africa Game 2015

The NBA Africa Game has brought about a frenzied week that has centered around building the game of basketball in Africa through camps and community outreach projects.

It also became a week where younger players in the league had the opportunity to sit down with 'veterans' and exchange knowledge.

"It's a fun environment because usually when you play them in the NBA you just see them on the court and say hi and bye. But here we actually have some time," Dirk Nowitzki commented.

The former champion and 2008 MVP has taken a liking to Kristaps Porzingis.