It always begins with the ‘game’ within the game—before the real battle unfolds on the hardwood.
NBA champion Derrick White and Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey led the charge on Days 2 and 3 of the 15th Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia, guiding on-court instruction for 60 of the top high school players from across the continent.
The latest sessions focused on ball screen execution, shot creation, and foundational offensive and defensive concepts, with the campers competing in a series of exhibition games to apply what they learned.
Maxey and White, joined by current and former NBA and WNBA players and coaches, guided participants through situational drills and skill-building work.
Each camper was drafted onto one of six teams that include Atlanta Hawks assistant Ronald Nored, Golden State Warriors assistant Khalid Robinson, and Toronto Raptors assistant Vinay Bhavnani serving as the shot callers.
Nored and Bhavnani led discussions on defensive schemes and strategies, while Robinson conducted finishing drills from various spots on the court.
Rob Celiz of the Philippines played for the Hawks, while Paul Barcelona competed for the Mavericks in Day 3.
Atlanta picked up three wins (3-1), beating Dallas (1-3) in the boys championship, 41-22.
Off the floor, the NBA hosted a youth clinic for over 70 boys and girls from SportCares — Sport Singapore’s philanthropic arm — and a referees clinic led by former longtime league official Joey Crawford.
