Tim Dalger (201-F, college: St.Louis) is a 201cm forward from Florida that played his second professional season and first with Thor Akureyri (Iceland-Division I) averaging 27.9ppg), 9.1rpg, 2.4apg, Steals-4 (2.4spg), FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 33.2%, FT: 76.6%. He tehn played for Mayrouba (Lebanon-LBL) averaging 24,9ppg, 7,4rpg, 4,1apg and 2,4spg. He played his rookie season with Cair 2030 Skopje (North Macedonia-Prva Liga) averaging 12.6ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 11.5%, FT: 60.0%. He began his basketball career at Calvary Christian Academy. He then played 2 seasons with Independence Community College (JUCO) averaging 11.6ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.1spg, FGP: 54.2%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 67.2% and 18.4ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.1apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 48.1%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 71.8%. He then played 2 seasons with The University of Tulsa (NCAA) averaging 4.7ppg, 2.9rpg and 10,2ppg, 5.3rpg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 67.7%. He finished his NCAA career with Saint Louis University (NCAA) averaging 9.7ppg, 4.1rpg, FGP: 45.6%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 64.6%. He spoke to germanhoops.com a few months ago about basketball.

Thanks Tim for talking to germanhoops.com. Your played your first season with Thor Akureyri (Iceland-Division I). What kind of an experience has it been? What have you appreciated most about the organization?

It has been a great experience I have appreciated the opportunities for growth the most.

Not every player can say that they have played and lived in Iceland. What was the coolest moment you had in the country off the court with nature?

The scenery, mountains and snow have been very different than from back home. It has been very eye opening.

You had a solid NCAA career, but have to pay your dues now in lower leagues. How big is the chip on your shoulder?

I am humble and continue to work for what I deserve. I know what I put in its what I will receive on the back end. I’m all for the ups and downs and everything in between.

Did you go into the season knowing having a great season could help you move on to a bigger league?

Of course that’s the nature of playing basketball in Europe. You just have to continue to prove yourself.

Your having a great season in Iceland averaging 27/9/2/2 stats. At the end of the day basketball is basketball, but does it sometimes feel like you’re a man playing among boys?
No, I always respect my opponents. It’s a very top heavy league. The fellow players are more than capable.

Let’s talk about your game. You’re a 201cm forward. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

Jaylen Brown or Kawhi Leonard maybe Jimmy Butler a more versatile
player.

You fill the stat sheet very well. How defined is versatility in your game?

Versatility has always been a high level of importance in my position since a young age.

You have been a solid three point shooter, but up and down in your career. How do you see the development of your three at the moment? Do you see yourself as becoming a 40% shooter in time?

If I take smarter shots I will be more effective.

How would you describe your game at the defensive end? What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of defender do you still want to become?

I believe I can guard 1-5 with my strength and size. I hope to be a defensive player of the year candidate.

On what areas of your game are you working on the most now so you can continue to grow as a player?

Developing my handles and my shot. Making tough shots and improving my floater.

You played your rookie season with Cair 2030 Skopje (North Macedonia-Prva Liga) averaging 12.6ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 11.5%, FT: 60.0%. What do you remember being your wake up call to being a rookie where you knew that you were far away from home?

The wake up call was that game 1. I struggled the first 3 quarters.

You played 2 seasons at Independence Community College (JUCO). Every player that I have interviewed that played JUCO have told me that JUCO was a grind, but an incredible experience that they wouldn’t have traded in for the world. How was it for you?

Juco was the best thing that ever happened to me. I appreciate all of the moments.

You averaged 11.6ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.1spg, FGP: 54.2%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 67.2% and 18.4ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.1apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 48.1%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 71.8%. How did your game grow in these 2 years under Bill Morosco?

I had to learn how to effect the game without scoring and how to be a part of a team.

You played 2 seasons with the University of Tulsa (NCAA) and averaged 4.7ppg, 2.9rpg and 10.2ppg, 5.3rpg. Your minutes went up to 9 minutes more in your second season. How did your game grow in your last season under Eric Koncol?

I gained a lot of confidence in my shot and learned how to be an effective shooter.

You had 2 really good games in losing causes against Wichita State. What was your fondest moment at Tulsa?

Getting my degree and making my family proud.

You finished at Saint Louis University (NCAA) averaging 9.7ppg, 4.1rpg, FGP: 45.6%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 64.6%. How did head coach Travis Ford give you that last push towards a pro career?

He challenged me to be a quality defender. His player development is 2nd to none. He loved basketball and was a student of the game

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Sterling Gaston-Chapman, Sam Griffin, Gissenson Bonhomme, Travis Phillepeaux, Curtis Haywood

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Jimmy Butler, Lebron, D Wade, Chris Bosh

Who is your GOAT?

Lebron

Thanks Tim for the chat.