Sam Cassell highlighted the significant evolution of African basketball talent, noting that players now exhibit a broader skill set beyond the traditional big men like Hakeem Olajuwon. Following observations from his time in Africa, Cassell sees a large variety of players with excellent shooting and athleticism. Steve Kerr supports this view, asserting that increased training facilities in Africa are developing players with diverse abilities, indicating a promising future for African athletes in the NBA.
"It's all kinds of players here. You've got kids that can throw the ball; you've got great shooters... You've got athletic guys. You've got guys who just love basketball, so the game of basketball is in great hands in Africa."
"I think that's a natural evolution of the African players in the NBA. Now that we have training centers in Africa, they're being coached and developed. I think you're going to see more and more players coming from the continent who are skilled and capable of doing much more than the first wave of African impact on the NBA."
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