"Africa is the largest talent pool on this planet for basketball."
Africa is rising as a new powerhouse for global basketball — not just for talent, but for business. In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu explore how the NBA and African investors are building an entire sports economy from the ground up. From the success of the Basketball Africa League to the long-term investments from NBA Africa, this is more than entertainment. It is infrastructure, opportunity, and future growth. You’ll hear from Amadou Gallo Fall, President of the Basketball Africa League; Michael Finley of NBA Kenya; and Ndeye Diarra, founder of Africa Scores, a sports investment consultancy. They discuss how American capital is merging with African vision to build new leagues, open offices, and create jobs on the continent. This episode dives deep into the economics of basketball, the global influence of African athletes, and why patient capital is key to unlocking Africa’s sports industry.
🌟 IN THIS EPISODE:
1.03 The best African basketball players of all time.
2.45 The current crop of African players
3.25 The basketball crime
5.20 NBA's history on the continent
6.45 NBA as economic growth engine
7.28 The NBA's long game in Africa
9.45 Athletes become business moguls
10.45 Serena Williams' investment in Africa
12.05 Why you need to understand Africa now
14.00 How to become a star on the continent.
💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:
"If you want to invest in sports in Africa, you have to be patient."
"In 25 years, 25% of the world population will be African."
"I don't have to be a superstar that goes overseas. I can become a star on this continent."
🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA
The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity
Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans
Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential
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