Dwight Howard took part in the African edition of the NBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program, Basketball Without Borders, at the American International School of Johannesburg. The four-day camp united the top 60 young basketball players from the continent to promote basketball and encourage positive social change in the areas of education, health and wellness.
The top youth, 19 and under, players spanning the continent, as selected by the NBA, FIBA and participating federations, came together to train under NBA players and coaches, and compete against their peers. Campers were divided into teams independent of race, religion or nationality in an effort to promote friendship and diversity.
In addition to basketball instruction, NBA players and coaches partnered with local community groups to lead daily life-skills seminars that promoted leadership, character development, health and wellness throughout the four-day event. In addition, through NBA Cares, the league’s social responsibility initiative, NBA players and coaches participated in extensive community outreach programs with local non-profit organizations including the creation of places for children and families to live learn or play. Since 2005, NBA Cares has created more than 400 live, learn or play centers around the world.
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