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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