San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte' Graham is packing his bags for Spain to partake as a coach in the NBA's esteemed Basketball Without Borders (BWB) camp. The event set for this summer will see him join forces with Utah Jazz's guard Collin Sexton, alongside a host of ex-NBA, WNBA, and FIBA talents at The Embassy Training Center Higuerón in the scenic city of Málaga.
These highly regarded prospects from across Europe, who are eager to break into professional basketball, will undergo a rigorous training program that includes skill development, athletic testing, and the all-essential 5-on-5 games. The camp is scheduled to run from May 31 through June 3, promising a blend of grit, mentorship and eye-opening basketball experiences. According to an announcement by KENS 5, Basketball Without Borders has been a springboard for over 4,300 participants since 2001, with 119 alums making the big leap to the NBA or WNBA.
Graham, a second-rounder from Kansas in 2018, finished his sixth NBA season showing solid character on and off the court. Though his last season average didn’t quite light up the stat sheet, he stamped his presence with a game-winner that rocked the defending champion Nuggets back on April 12. "He busted his ass all year long,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich lauded in a statement obtained by Express-News, recognizing Graham's dedication and readiness despite limited playing time. His leadership and experience are slated to guide the next wave of basketball big-timers in the historic city of Málaga.
The Spurs' roster itself reflects the success stories BWB has written over the years, with players like Sandro Mamukelashvili and Charles Bassey—former participants who have found their place in the league. This tradition of nurturing talent continues as Neal Meyer, NBA Europe and Middle East's VP of basketball operations remarked, "For more than 20 years, BWB Europe has helped develop so many talented players who have gone on to play in the NBA, WNBA and for their national teams,” in the release reported by KENS 5. Spain gears up to welcome this assembly of future stars and the guiding light of seasoned pros like Graham.
