Miles Schmidt-Scheuber and Chris Carter in Frankfurt in 2022

It was the fourth quarter of an intense dog fight in Rostock as the very talented Telekom Baskets Bonn were giving Rostock a real run for the money not allowing them to get over the hump as they hung close. Rostock as always showed that they have so many meaningful weapons and it was ultra veteran Chris Carter (193-G-1992, college: Florida Tech) who stepped up in a time where his team needed him most and the way a captain should. Rostock was down 75-70 and he stepped up nailing back to back lay in´s. This was the start of the SeaWolves getting over the hump and celebrating a massive come from behind win a day after Christmas. “I think I just tried to give whatever was needed to help the team at the time. At this moment it called for scoring but I just wanted to run the point position as best as I could”, stressed Chris Carter. This is Carter´s 9th professional season and third in the easyCredit BBL and despite him not getting any younger, he has made a huge push this season in minutes. Back in 2018-2019, he never got a real chance in Vechta averaging 11,6 minutes a game and last season his minutes were upped to 14 despite getting lost a bit in the guard rotation in Rostock. This season despite having old and new talented guards surrounding him, he is averaging 20 minutes and proving again that he is the ultimate team player that will do anything for his teammates and will never cry about not being the star or playing 30 plus minutes. He has the utmost respect from his teammates. “Chris has been huge for us all season as well as least season. He is a big leader and always does what the team asks of him. His 2 buckets were big for us. His sacrifice, dedication and work ethic rubs off on all of us”, warned Derrick Alston. Chris Carter continues to show that age can´t stop him as he leads his team with his sacrifice, dedication and work ethic rubs off on all.

The first half was a real back and forth tug of war as both teams had a great offensive rhythm and the contest was deadlocked at 51-51 at half-time. One can always allow that many points against a potent scoring team like Bonn. “Bonn is a great team with lots of talent. They execute very well on offense and defense. We had to just keep fighting and have a stronger will to win”, stressed Chris Carter. In the third quarter Bonn continued to have control of the game and could never shake Rostock away. Derrick Alston stepped up with a big dunk which was like a turning point of the game. “It was perfect timing for us to get our momentum rolling”, warned Chris Carter. German head coach Christian Held had the magical words for his team going into the fourth quarter. “Everything starts with defense and then we just had to make plays”, warned Chris Carter. When your fueled by the best fans in the easyCredit BBL, executing at both ends of the court in crunch-time becomes as easy as Laker Anthony Davis hauling down a rebound. Alston´s well tuned three pointer and Chevez Goodwin´s timely free throws iced the win for the SeaWolves. “D.A. is our best player and is called to take and make the tough shots. He is a big time player and Chevez is our defensive anchor. When both of these guys are playing well we have a good chance against any team”, warned Chris Carter. The offense continues to rock and has taken on a new dimension in the last 3 games as they have averaged more than 100 points per game. “We are just pushing the pace and trying to score out of getting stops on defense. Also, we are playing with a high level of confidence”, stated Chris Carter. Nobody would argue that Rostock is playing their best basketball of the season. “We have been working really hard every day and competing. The chemistry is also growing which is showing in games. We still have lots to improve on but we want to be playing our best as the season goes on. We are just working hard and taking it day by day. The results will continue to show as the season goes on”, added Chris Carter.

The Rostock SeaWolves produced 5 guys in double figures again and shot a potent 71% from the 2 point area and a staggering 57% from the parking lot. When you have a big body like Goodwin in the zone and potent guard duo of Wes Clark and Eric Lockett, you will most likely always have a good chance to win. “Chevez plays hard and leaves it on the floor on offense and defense every night. He is having a great season right now and the thing is his ceiling is very high and will have a bright future. Wes Clark is a prover leader and playmaker that can show his offensive skillset whenever he wants. Eric’s best attribute is his defense but he is starting to put the league on notice that he can make plays in the crunch time”, expressed Chris Carter. As usual Derrick Alston led his team in scoring and continues to show why he is an MVP candidate. He is averaging 4 points and 2 assists more than last season and proving he is a durable and versatile player. “D.A. is our best player and in my opinion the best player in the league. D.A will naturally draw two defenders on him. He is starting to see that and when he is making the right decisions and trusting his teammates to knock down shots we can compete with the best of the best”, commented Chris Carter. Alston may not have NBA plastered on the wall as his biggest goal, but it´s quite obvious he still wants to get there after a very solid rookie season in the G-League. He has to be on the radar of NBA scouts? “I’m not sure but I would not be surprised”, said Chris Carter. The Brooklyn New York native who lists Zach Copeland, Dwayne Russell, Glynn Watson, and Deandre Lansdowne as his toughest opponents this season had a solid performance with 4/1/2/1 stats in 20 minutes. He continues to make the best out of his minutes and it´s obvious Christian Held has given more trust in his abilities. It is always nice to see a talented guy get increased minutes despite not being the youngest anymore. But he probably will still be able to play many more years, because he knows his body now is his biggest luxury. “I feel very comfortable in this role with more minutes and I am happy that I can show the league what I can bring to the table if given the opportunity. I have been taking care of my body and I am a veteran and winner so it’s just getting better with time”, warned Chris Carter. With 2024 around the corner, there is still much basketball to be played and at the moment one has to have the Rostock SeaWolves as a potential playoff team. He will turn 32 years old on May during the playoffs. His personal goals are simple, but exactly what you would await from him. “I want to win as much games as possible and continue to lead my team as best as I can”, warned Chris Carter. You can expect these goals to be reached when you have Chris Carter on the court.