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BWB Camp Continues For Raptors On Day Three In Johannesburg

The Raptors continued to play in active role on Thursday at the Basketball Without Borders Africa camp in Johannesburg, which included the start of scrimmages. 

First up however, was a gathering of all campers and coaches who joined together for an inspirational chant lead by Raptors president and GM Masai Ujiri (who is serving as camp director at BWB Africa this year). 

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From there "Team Raptors" held a brief practice before the days games, with included more instruction from  Amir Johnson...

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It was almost game time for Team Raptors, but first, there was a meeting with a great group of coaches from Swaziland (the birthplace of Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela). 

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It was then time for tip-off and by the look of it, head coach Dwane Casey seemed just as intense on the sidelines as he did in last season's playoffs! Team Raptors finished the day 2-0. 

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The day wasn't done for Ujiri, as he made an appearance on SuperSport TV with NBA Africa's Vice-President of Development Amadou Gallo Fall and Charlotte Hornets centre Bismack Biyombo. 

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