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C.J. McCollum representing Blazers ahead of NBA Africa Game

C.J. McCollum is busy posting updates to Twitter of his adventures in Africa (@CJMcCollum).

So far, we’ve seen him work out with NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki, build houses with BWB kids and tour the Apartheid Museum.

Luckily for Nowitzki, their workout together didn’t end like the last time the two met:

The NBA recently published a 13 picture slideshow detailing C.J.’s travels. Each picture comes with a quote from him, describing his eye-opening experiences.

The focus of the trip is basketball, but his time with the local kids carries valuable lessons:

The importance of teamwork, becoming a better citizen, becoming responsible, and learning how to work with others.