Justin Stallbohm (182-G-1992) is a 33 year old 182cm guard that just completed his 14th season with the Bona Baskets Limburg. He began his basketball career with Eintracht Frankfurt and played with Limburg in the Regionalliga in 2011. He has played more than 200 plus Regionalliga games in his career. He gave germanhoops.com a season recap.

The Bona Baskets Limburg had the chance to move up from the Regionalliga 2 to Regionalliga winning a 2 game series against Kirchheim. They lost the first game in Kirchheim by 10 points. What were the main problems for Limburg not being able to win?

We only heard about the opportunity to play to move up recently. We had been on vacation for more than a month. We weren´t in shape. They had continued to train. Plus our American was already in the States and we couldn´t get him back. We really missed him.

What was the main focus going into game 2?

We knew that we had to win by more than 10 points. We wanted to play very hard. We truly felt that we could win by 20 points. Unfortunately we were lacking energy at the end to make a run.

Limburg began great leading by 17 points, but let up a bit in the last minutes before the break leading only 44-41. What were the main reasons for losing the big lead?

I think we didn´t execute well in the last minutes. I think our lack of training and fitness was a factor and we had guys playing more minutes than usual.

What words of wisdom did head coach Danny Stallbohm give the team at the break?

He told us that we had to step on the gas pedal more. We had to play harder defense and that shots would begin to fall. Unfortunately shots didn´t fall the way we wanted to.

Limburg had big problems all day long on the closeout. What makes it so difficult to control the closeout on this level?

I think that key is to keep guys out of the zone middle. We were always a step too late. They always kicked the ball out and got open looks. I don´t think that we defended all that bad. They just moved the ball well.

I noticed that you took little shots. I know you are very involved with the playmaking this season, but this could have been the prime time to step up.

I took a month off. I tried to create more for my teammates. But your right, I could of taken on more responsibility and took more shots.

Limburg led 65-59 after 3 quarters. What did coach Stallbohm tell you guys for the last 10 minutes?

We had to take it play by play. He told us that we didn´t need to score 10 points in 2 minutes. Just go step by step.

After 40 minutes the game finished at 75-75. Why couldn´t Limburg get over the hump?

Our fitness and them being consistent on execution was the difference. It was simply a make or miss game.

What was your personal summary of the season of how the team performed?

We more than exceeded our season expectations. We didn´t start well into the season, but we then went step by step and found together as a team. We beat TV Langen 2 by more than 40 points on our court. We also had record crowds attend our games. Despite not moving up to the Regionalliga, this was a very successful season.

What was the secret to the success?

We played as a team on the court. For me personally this season was so much fun. I haven´t had this much fun with a Limburg team in many years. We always wanted to find the last option.

What player was the most improved?

Melvin Adrovic and Kelvin Nelcher.

What was your personal favorite play of your season?

I remember hitting 3 deep three´s in a row in New Isenburg. Unfortunately we lost the game by 1 point.

What was your summary of your play?

I averaged 11/5/6 and shot 36% from outside. I was pretty content with my play, but I would have liked to have averaged more points per game. I focused a lot more on my playmaking this season than other seasons.

Will you return?

Yes

Who will reach the easyCredit BBL final and win it all?

FC Bayern Munich will play Alba Berlin and Munich will win it all.

Who will win the NBA title?

The Spurs will win it all. I like hos they play.

How far will Germany go at the football world cup in USA?

I always go very positive into tournaments. A lot can happen in a tournament. We aren´t the top favorite, but let´s get the cup.

Thanks Justin for the chat.