NBA Africa Game 2015: Start Time, TV Schedule, Rosters and Live Stream

For the first time in league history, the NBA will play a game on African soil Saturday when Team World squares off against Team Africa in an exhibition contest in Johannesburg, South Africa.   

In conjunction with Basketball Without Borders Africa, the two star-studded sides will compete to support several groups, including Boys & Girls Clubs of South Africa, SOS Children's Villages Association of South Africa and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, according the official NBA press release.  

Team World captain Chris Paul posted a video on Instagram providing a brief description of the event:  

Before breaking down the two sides participating in Saturday's exhibition, here's a look at all the viewing information you need prior to tipoff. 

Date: Saturday, August 1

Time: 9 a.m. ET

Location: Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa

TV Info: ESPN

Live Stream: WatchESPN

Team Africa

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Team Africa's coaching staff will be led by San Antonio Spurs boss Gregg Popovich, and his sidekicks will be reigning NBA Coach of the Year Mike Budenholzer and Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Monty Williams.

The squad's complete roster can be viewed below:   

Player	Position	NBA Team
Al-Farouq Aminu	SF/PF	Portland Trail Blazers
Giannis Antetokounmpo	SG/SF	Milwaukee Bucks
Nicolas Batum	SF	Charlotte Hornets
Bismack Biyombo	C	Toronto Raptors
Boris Diaw	PF	San Antonio Spurs
Luol Deng	SF	Miami Heat
Gorgui Dieng	C	Minnesota Timberwolves
Festus Ezeli	C	Golden State Warriors
Serge Ibaka*	PF	Oklahoma City Thunder
Luc Mbah a Moute	SF/PF	Free Agent

Miami Heat swingman and South Sudan native Luol Deng will serve as the captain for Team Africa, and he's thrilled about the opportunity.  

"I am extremely proud to be a part of the NBA's first game in Africa," Deng said in the NBA press release. "Coming from South Sudan and having participated in the Basketball without Borders Africa camps in Johannesburg previously, I am truly honored to be part of this historic event."

Bleacher Report's Ethan Skolnick explained the significance of Saturday's event to Deng, who has emerged as the NBA's most prominent African ambassador: 

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It's safe to suggest that Saturday represents his career highlight, a validation of so many of his efforts, and a precursor for so many to come. Deng's team consists of 10 players who were born, or one of their parents was born, in one of six different African countries. 

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While Team Africa's roster is a bit unorthodox in that it doesn't feature many true guards, the composition of the team should make for an entertaining exhibition.

Beyond Deng, keep an eye on Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo and San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw. Both players are capable of playing point forward roles, and their versatility could serve as a tremendous asset to a team devoid of a true ball-handler. 

Team World

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Brooklyn Nets head coach Lionel Hollins will take the reins for Team World, and Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens will operate as his primary assistant. 

The roster, which is headlined by NBPA president, team captain and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul, can be viewed below: 

Player	Position	NBA Team
Chris Paul	PG	Los Angeles Clippers
Bradley Beal	SG	Washington Wizards
Kenneth Faried	PF	Denver Nuggets
Marc Gasol	C	Memphis Grizzlies
Pau Gasol	PF/C	Chicago Bulls
Jeff Green	SF	Memphis Grizzlies
Marcus Smart	PG	Boston Celtics
Evan Turner	SG/SF	Boston Celtics
Nikola Vucevic	C	Orlando Magic

Bradley Beal and Jeff Green should be able to do some damage on the perimeter, but Team World's frontcourt could be a force. With Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Nikola Vucevic and the always-bouncy Kenneth Faried locked in, Paul could have a field day running pick-and-rolls with mid-range savants, alley-oop partners and low-post mavens.

"When I heard about the NBA Africa Game I jumped at the chance to participate," Pau Gasol said, according to the NBA's press release. "The continent of Africa has a special meaning for me through my foundation. I look forward to putting on a great show for the fans and taking part in activities in the local community."

The Johannesburg crowd will be cheering hard for Team Africa, but Team World has a lineup replete with All-Stars that could steal the show.