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Africa has been known for producing legendary NBA big men such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Joel Embiid, Dikembe Mutombo, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka and Manute Bol for about 40 years. What Africa isn’t known for is producing players that can pass the ball to those big men. Say hello to new G League Ignite point guard Thierry Serge Darlan, who is an African on a “mission” to change the narrative.

“When they talk about basketball in Africa, they always talk about the center, the big,” Darlan told Andscape. “It’s a big challenge to change that to talking about [a] point guard. In Africa, we’re not just known to run the floor and get rebounds. We can do many things, too. We can pass the ball. Create for others. That is my mission to show that African players can do more … “I worked hard for this talent. I’m in good position to be the first.”