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Dorian Grosber (197-PG-2006) is an 18 year old 197cm forward from Luxemburg that plays 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 about his teammate Amon Doerries.

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

I´m still in Berlin. I´m training and spending time with friends. Next week, I will head to Luxemburg.

How quickly did you digest the NBBL Top 4 loss?

It took about a week. It was a strange feeling after the loss. But it´s a loss and you have to accept it. I was happy that my family was there.

You had a super season playing Euroleague, Pro B and NBBL: How would you personally rate your 2024-2025 season?

This was the most important season of my career. Before this season, I had hardly practiced with the pro´s or played Pro B. I learned a lot especially being able to play different roles. This season had a big influence on my career.

Will you remain with Alba Berlin?

No. I don´t know yet if I will play college in the States or play for another pro team.

Have you been following the 2025 U-19 World Cup?

Yes I have.

Have you been following Germany? What has been your impression of Team Germany?

I´m surprised that they have won their games so easily. I have a good feeling about them. I hope that they will win the Gold

How far can they go? Do they have the personal to be a USA or France?

I believe that they are better than every other team even without Ivan Kharchenkov. Australia could be tough, but they should be able to beat France, because they are without 2 key players. USA will be tough. They could win or lose.

How good is that kid Christian Anderson? How would you compare him in skill to a guy like your ex teammate Jack Kayil?

They are both different type of players. I only saw Christian play once at a camp. He is a very good player. He displayed good stats at Texas Tech. But I like Jack more as a player, but I also know him well. Both are really good players. They are hard to compare.

When you hear the name Amon Doerries what is the first thing that comes to mind?

Athletic.

You have been teammates with Amon Doerries for some years now. What do you appreciate most about his game?

I like that he is an allrounder. People really underestimate his athleticism and shooting ability. He began as a lefty and now shoots right. His shot is always getting better. Plus he is a very hard worker.

Team Germany has big talents Hannes Steinbach and Eric Reibe. How does Doerries fit into the big man rotation with his game?

He needs to get into the open court and run a lot. He just needs to play his game getting offensive rebounds and dunking. He needs to be a good teammate and help the team.

He started games in Pro B and NBBL. Is it tough for him coming off the bench for Germany?

He has always been a top player with Alba Berlin. I think that it isn´t difficult coming from the bench. He is used to it. It was like that with the U-16 and U-18. This nothing new for him. He respects it.

How much potential does he have? He seemed to get lost a bit in the big Alba Berlin big man rotation with Nufer, Schmitt, Bennefeld and Kemmer.

I think that all is possible with his potential. He is 211cm and very mobile. I think that going to college at Bucknell will help his game

Doerries had some big games in the NBBL against Berlin Braves and Rostock. What was your fondest moment with him on the court?

I think the 2 nicest moments was winning the NBBL title in 2024 and our last NBBL game this season. We realized it was our last game and that meant a lot.

What kind of a relation do you have with him? Just a normal teammate to teammate or does it go beyond that?

Our relationship goes further than just that teammate-teammate relationship. I think that especially this season, we built a very good relationship. I will stay in contact and support him this season.

Thanks Dorian for the chat.