Calvin Lee (G) is a guard that will be taking part at the 2023 Howard Hoops Combine in Italy. He has experience playing at Mesabi Range College (JUCO) where he averaged 18.6ppg, 6.0rpg, 4.1apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 41.2%, 3PT: 29.8%, FT: 68.1% as a senior. He has pro experience in the Dominican Republic. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Calvin for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you at the moment?

I’m in my hometown at the moment playing in basketball leagues and staying in shape. Basketball life is treating me well seeing the journey that I’m on having another opportunity to play this game I love.

You will be taking part at the Howard Hoops Combine in Italy. How excited are you to come overseas and show your skills?

I’m very thankful for this experience and I’m ready to show my skills and hopefully get a contract to continue my career.
How did you find the contact to Ron Howard?

A friend referred him to me on Instagram

How thankful are you of having found Ron Howard?

I’m very thankful for him presenting me with an opportunity to play in Italy.

What have you appreciated most about him?

His love and knowledge for the game and giving an underdog like me a chance.

You have pro experience in the Dominican Republic. I saw footage of your play. Talk a little about the league and what you saw there?

The league is competitive, fast paced and ball movement. The weather is great and the fans show a lot of love.

At 177cm, I can only imagine you get overlooked often. How much has height been a problem in your career?

It’s been a problem my whole career until I show that I can play. So I have to always prove I’m that much better because I’m always being judged based on height and not my skills before I step on the court.

Do you have an example or experience that you have had with your height that you will never forget?

My freshman year coming into high school I was judged based on my height and not skills so I didn’t get a chance to play varsity.

If you had to describe your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description?

I get compared to Kyrie Irving because of my ball handing and creativity.

10. What are your biggest strengths in your game?

My shooting ,handle , and IQ.

What kind of defender are you now and what kind of defender do you want to become?

I’m a great on ball defender and I want to become a great all around defender.

What is a hidden strength in your game that isn’t noticed right away on the court?

My ability to takeover games without scoring.

On what area’s of your game are you working on most at the moment so you can continue to grow as a player?

My shooting and IQ just always sharping those up to be more efficient and always willing to learn and teach the game.

In your last season of JUCO what was your fondest moment there?

That whole season because we only won 5 games the year before and we bounced back to be the No.2 seed in our conference.

Who won a 1-1 back in the day you or Calvin Green?

Always a great battle but I won.

Who was the toughest player you ever faced in your life that reached the NBA?

Jared Butler

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Remond Brown, Regional Johnson Jr, Chris Ellis, Martez Carter, and Dajon Divine

What is your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads?

Allen Iverson, Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan

Who is your GOAT and why?

Allen Iverson because he wasn’t supposed to be in the NBA due to his environment and obstacles he had to overcome he made it possible for undersized players to not only be in the NBA but to become MVP.

Did you see the sequel of the classic Coming To America? Shouldn’t they have left it alone?

Yes I did see the sequel and they definitely should’ve have just left it alone.

Thanks Calvin for the chat