An inquisitive 12-year-old in Port Harcourt, Nigeria heard about a basketball camp in his city and figured it was worth checking out.
He wandered over to take part in on-court drills to better learn the game, and to gain some life skills in the off-court programs.
On Sunday, that kid will take to the court at Scotiabank Arena on a night dedicated to the foundation that held that camp and to the memory of an African icon, fully aware that the early opportunities afforded him played a major part in becoming an NBA player.
Precious Achiuwa will also be appreciative of the start the Giants of Africa Foundation gave him.