Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards started and scored 18 points for Team World in its 101-97 victory over Team Africa in Johannesburg. Before preparing for his fourth NBA season, Beal will make a stop in Las Vegas with teammate John Wall for a USA Basketball camp.

J. Michael of CSN Washington spoke with Beal while he was in South Africa to discuss his experiences with Basketball Without Borders, the departure of Paul Pierce and his offseason priorities.

"'It's been a humbling experience. ... They look up to us. They're appreciative of everything we do,' Beal said of his experience in Africa. ‘They're appreciative of who we are and the fact that we play basketball.'… His offseason priorities typically include strengthening his legs to prevent a fourth stress reaction in his lower right one. And now without Paul Pierce, who left as a free agent for the Los Angeles Clippers, the responsibility of leadership shifts mostly onto the shoulders of the starting backcourt.”