Pic credit: Luxemburg Basketball Federation

Dorian Grosber (197-PG-2006) is an 18 year old 197cm forward from Luxemburg playing in the Alba Berlin organization. He primarily plays for the farm team Lok Bernau averaging 9/4/2 and and for the NBBL (U-19) team averaging 11/6/3/2. He also has played 2 Euroleague games. Last season he played 10 games for Lok Bernau averaging 2,8ppg, 2,0rpg and 1,7apg and with the NBBL team averaged 9/6/3. In the 2022-2023 season he helped Alba Berlin win the NBBL title averaging 5/3/1. He began his basketball career with BBC Sparta Bertrange U17 team (EYBL) and also played with the CFBB Luxembourg U16 team (EYBL). He spoke to germanhoops.com before the 2025 NBBL tournament in Berlin.

Thanks Dorian for talking to germanhoops.com. You play for Alba Berlin, Lok Bernau and the Alba Berlin U-19 team. Does school fit in somewhere in between? How challenging is life in general for you?

I finished school last year, so this year I can only focus on basketball. I think life isn’t so challenging, because I have no problems here in Berlin.

You won the NBBL title in 2023 in Frankfurt. Now your back in the top 4 again in 2025. How excited are you to be back?

I’m very excited. We have a great team and everyone on our team deserves to be in the top4

What memories do you have of the title in 2023? It was won on a buzzer beater by Nils Machowski. Did you know it was going in when he released the ball?

The best memory was for sure, running on the court after winning the game. When the shot went up, I was just hoping it goes in. The week before he made exactly the same in our 1v1, so after it was funny looking back at the shot.

This season’s team is stacked once again with unbelievable talent. Is this team stronger than in 2023?

You can’t compare the both teams. We have a very good team this year, with some very good prospects. It’s hard to say, but I love both teams.

Alba Berlin had to go the distance against Rostock and Leverkusen. How important was this for the development of the team? Could that extra experience be the difference between a title and not?

We learned a lot from both series. Everything is possible in basketball and we saw that. Winning by 50 and then lose by 20 is a perfect example. This experience could for sure help us for the preparation and mindset for the top4, but I think if we play our normal basketball and stay focused, it’s enough.

Alba Berlin plays against ratiopharm Ulm. Alba Berlin has the massive advantage under the court and ratiopharm Ulm like to show off their isolation skills. What will be key to getting the win?

Playing as a team and be focused. If we focus on the things we can control and play defense, then let’s see.

If Alba Berlin play their game plan and can execute well inside, shouldn´t the title be self-evident?

Easier said than done. We still play the best youth teams in Germany, so we need to execute on offense and on defense to win.

What has it been like being teammates with Anton Nufer. Both of you are incredibly focused to become pro´s. What have you soaked in most from his mindset and drive to reach your goals?

Me and Anton came together to Berlin and I’ve been literally spending everyday with him for 3 years now. We push each other a lot in practice and it’s been great living and learning with him.

A little bird tweeted to me that you and Anton Nufer have made 10,000 shots just in practice this season. Do you guys ever have shooting competitions?

Yes, often. We have a lot of shooting competitions in practice. Sometimes I win, sometimes he wins.

How talented is Anton Kemmer? Last season he reached the JBBL top 4 and this year is with the NBBL team at age 16. What have you appreciated most about his game?

Anton is very talented for his age. He is a very good all-around player and an athlete.

Talk a little about the 2 bigs Nevio Bennefeld and Amon Doerries. What are their biggest assets and how do they impact the game best?

They are both very skilled bigs who can shoot the ball well. Their work ethic is very good and they always give their best. Amon of course has more experience than Nevio, but Nevio is also a year younger.

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

I really don’t know. My favourite players to watch are Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and SGA.

You’re an allrounder. What would you describe as your biggest weapon on the court?

II would say playing 1v1, attacking the basket and rebounding are my best weapons.

What kind of a defender are you at the moment and what kind of defender do you still want to become?

my 1v1 defense is good, but I want to become a lockdown defender in the future. Getting steals is one of my strengths.

On what areas of your game are you working on most so you can continue to improve your game?

My shot and my body, are the areas where I’m working the most.

Thanks Dorian for the chat.