Paul Albrecht (208-PF-1993) is a 30 year old 208 cm forward that just completed his third season with the Dragons Rhondorf. He began his basketball career with the Oldenburger TB team and then played parts of 7 seasons in the Pro a amassing 162 games for teams like Jena, Paderborn, Essen, Hanau and Artland. He spoke to germanhoops about the 2022-2023 Dragons season that ended with the playoff defeat to the Basketball Lowen Erfurt.
Congrats on a solid Dragons Rhondorf season that ended in a sweep against the Basketball Lowen. How tough was losing this series and having Devon Goodman not lay game 2?
Of course it was really tough not to have Devon for the most important game of the season. But within one day we made some good adjustments and put up a great fight.
The Dragons Rhondorf gave all they had in game 2. Did fatigue play a role at the end?
We had to deal with fatigue all season Long. It never was and never will be an excuse for us.
From the stats how much did the offensive rebounds of Erfurt and your 7 more turnovers play a role in losing the game?
Its always hard to win a Ggme where you have less possessions than your opponent, so it did play a big role.
It was a tough season for the Dragons Rhondorf. The untimely and tragic death of Mubarak Salami affected all. How proud are you of how the whole organization stuck together after his death?
I’m Beyond proud of everybody who is involved in the Dragons Rhoendorf Organization. The way everybody stood together was just incredible
With all that happened this season, how do you summarize the season of the Dragons Rhondorf? It was their first playoffs in 5 years.
I think we had a good season with lots of ups and downs, but to finish fourth is more than decent.
It was a joy to watch the offense of the Dragons Rhondorf, but the inconsistent 1-1 defense plagued the club all season long. Why do you feel could the team never develop a true defensive identity?
I wouldn’t say that we did not have a defensive identity, but we were really struggling with stopping opponents one on one.
The club had many big wins like over the Sixers and sweeping Schwelm. What was your personal team highlight of the season?
The win against the Sixers was absolute crazy and definitely a season highlight. There Are many moments that come to My mind though.
You played your third season in Rhondorf. Has it become like a second home to you?
Rhoendorf absolutely is like a second Home to us. Me and my family are totally happy here.
You averaged 10,9ppg, 6,8rpg and 2,3apg. How content were you with your game this season?
It really is not about my numbers within this team, but more about to get everybody on one page and hold everybody accountable
Your points and rebounds were down a bit, but that was expected with more veterans. How did it feel not being the only older guy on the team?
It was great having a good mixture of different aged Ppayers. It made everything much easier for each and everybody
You had many great games like against Herford and Vechta 2. What was your personal favorite game concerning how you played?
I can’t remember what was my favorite personal Game was.
What is the next step for you? Will you remain with the Dragons Rhondorf?
We would like to stay Part of the Dragons, but so far there is nothing written in stone.
What was your coolest experience in Germany in Rhondorf off the court?
The Nature around Bad Honnef is unique. We enjoy the Environment a lot.
Who will reach the Pro B finals and win it all?
Bernau and Koblenz will meet in the Finals and Bernau will take the crown
Who will reach the NBA finals and who will win it all?
It would be so great to See Lebron get his fifth Ring. But I think Boston is a really strong contender.
Thanks Paul for the chat.
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