European looking for fun team to follow

Hi guys, I watched NBA very closely in 90's and even played for our city, since I moved and lived for a long time in Africa, I completely stopped following and watching NBA for quiet a long time. Now back in my home country, in Czech and started slowly getting into it.

I wonder, we as Czech have only Vit Krejci in NBA, Atlanta Hawks...I remember when youth watching Dominique Wilkins at all star dunking contests. I also enjoyed Dikembe Mutombo, I kinda had a weekness for this great blocker, as I have for Africa as a whole. My request number one: who are recently best African and European players? Like fine, I know Jokic, and Doncic...as is like I'v never stopped following basketball news completely, but as an example, if You ask me on recent players of Pacers.....well, I don't know, same with Portland ...I only know about that Lillard moved. I watched the Bulls - Trailblazers finals with open mouth and known every player:-)

Even had NBA notebook where I cut photos and articles on my favourite players.

My request, well, I know it's not easy to answer, but I'd like team with young core, few vets, good future potential. I never followed best teams in any league and always had a soft spot for underdogs, but well, it's always better for me...when team has at least one or two stars, not nessessarily superstars. European and African on team would been also awesome. I wonder, what are Your opinions?

Fe, I mostly enjoyed a teams with good center, I watched Olajuwon vs Ewing fights, lots of Spurs games with Robinson, and yes...Mutombo in Denver and Hawks. Wouldn't like to be a bandwagon fan too, as I never was.

Thanks for help!