Nigeria’s Hakeem Olajuwon paved the way for Africans in the NBA 40 years ago, with three young centers from Africa poised to follow his path this season – Ulrich Chomche from Cameroon, Yves Missi from Cameroon, and Adem Bona from Nigeria. These players join around 10% of current NBA players with African roots, including recent stars like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. As the 2024-25 season begins, Derek Fisher believes a healthy Embiid could lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their first title since 1983, making them a team to watch in the Eastern Conference.
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Hat-trick for Smith as he begins bid for 10th British Trucks title
Ryan Smith began his quest for a record 10th consecutive British Truck Racing title at the Easter Brands Hatch season opener, achieving an impressive performance by winning three out of five races and securing third place in the others. However, a new rule that places air intake restrictions on the top three points scorers introduced a level of competition among the leading drivers. Despite these challenges, Smith's strong start signals his determination in the season...
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