Randal Holt is a 23 year old 185cm point guard from Bedford, Ohio that is playing his second professional season for the Dresden Titans in the German Pro B. He started his basketball career at Kent St. (NCAA) in 2009 and played 131 NCAA games until 2013 and as a senior played 33 games averaging 14.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.5apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 38.6%, FT: 86.0%. Last season as a rookie he played for Weissenhorn Youngstars (Germany-ProB) playing 25 games: 19.4ppg, 3.6rpg, 4.2apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 38.2%, FT: 81.6%He spoke to German Hoops before the game against the Fraport Skyliners Juniors.

 

 

Randal thanks for talking to German Hoops. 2016 is upon us. What new years resolutions have you made for Randal Holt the player and person?

I’m not really big on New years resolutions I try to better myself everyday as a person and as a basketball player

Welcome back to Germany. You recently signed with the German Pro B team Dresden Titans. You have joined in mid season. What were the main reasons for continuing your professional career so late after having a strong rookie season with Weissenhorn?

Well as a young professional my goal is to continue playing for as long as I am able to do so. The Dresden Titans gave me another chance to get back to doing what I love to do and I am very appreciative of that.

Is it a nice change of scenery coming from the small Weissehorn to big city of Dresden. What have you learned to appreciate the most about your new home so far?

Well I just appreciate the opportunity first and for most I am here to play basketball and help our team win games. Yes the city of Dresden is beautiful which also helps me enjoy my time here.

Congrats on the 89-80 victory against the Scanplus baskets. It was a very entertaining game with each quarter having its special story. How would you best describe this win for you and the Titans?

It was a great win for our team they were a really good and strong team across the roster. I think we showed toughness and that we can play together to prove we can win tough grind it out games moving forward.

Dresden gave up 6 points in the second half and an average of 24 in the other three quarters, but still win the game. How infrequent is it being able to play unbelievable defense for only one quarter of a game. Why couldn´t the team play better consistent defense?

We gave a great effort to stop them from getting second chance points in the second quarter. Like I said before they are a good team and sometimes you will give up some things on defense but we were able to make the winning plays down the stretch to pull out a victory

How key was German Marc Nagora in the fourth quarter netting 12 of his 23 points not allowing Elchingen closer to you?

Marc was very key for us he played a tremendous game and we needed him to do so. I think that will be big for us moving forward and also for Marc building confidence knowing he can play like that in every game

The Dresden Titans are 2-1 with new head coach Steven Clauss and you. One could say that the club has gotten better. What do you believe has been the secret to the current success of the team?

I think coach Clauss and done a great job of teaching our team what it is he wants us to do and the players have done a good job of respecting his opinion and trusting the process of executing his game plan.

With the team at 2-1, does the club have the ability to gain even more confidence on the court?

I think we will continue to gain confidence and chemistry with one another since the team has made changes with me and coach Clauss. We have now only been together for some weeks and as we get closer to the playoffs we will just continue to get better.

What has been refreshing with the coaching style of Steven Clauss that you have never seen before?

Steve Clauss has been a very good teacher to our team. I think that helps all of the guys on the team with confidence and playing calm and poise. He is not a big screaming coach in fact he teaches us and shows confidence in every player from top to bottom

Dresden is averaging 97 points in the last three games. Andrew Jones and David Sturner have said that teams don´t realize just how many offensive options this team has. Have you noticed this as well?

Yea I agree with both Andrew and David our team has many players who are constantly in attack mode and that causes our opponents trouble because there isn’t just one player they can key on now we have many options and that opens the floor up for our guys to make plays for each other.

In your short stay so far what do you think the team can clean up on? Possibly keeping teams to even less points?

Yes I think there is always something we can work on as a team I think right now we are working on picking up the intensity on defense and causing our opponents to make more mistakes leading to easy baskets for us

You and Andrew Jones make a very potent American duo. He has had a tough season scoring wise, but also has become more of a creator. Do you feel that in due time, he will find his scoring touch again with you at the point?

Yes I do in fact Andrew now has less pressure on him to score a lot of points and he can just play with a clear head. We know he is a great player and will find his rhythm very soon and he has also dealt with some injuries so when he is fully healthy there is no doubt in my mind he will have monster games for us

You pretty much have the same stats as with Weissenhorn. Is your role different with Dresden then it was with Weissenhorn?

I think last season I was in more of a scoring point guard role and this season I am in a role to create a lot more for my teammates and also score when called upon

What do you want to accomplish this season in your second season on the floor that you weren´t able to do as a rookie?

Winning the pro b championship is the main goal for our team right now

You had many great games last season like your 36 points against Magdeburg. Do you ever put unneeded pressure on yourself this season having to need to produce very well each game which you did last season scoring in double figures in 24 of 25 games?

No I don’t like to put pressure and big expectations on myself to score a lot of points I just play each game and take what the defense gives me my main goal is winning which will bring light to individual performances

The next game is against the Fraport Skyliners. What memories do you have of the game last season where you poured in 22 points and seven assists?

My memories from last season are all great I played for a great team and organization and I remember the Skylines play really tough defense and have great talents so I’m looking forward to the game this week

The Fraport Skyliners Juniors won the first game 87-83 in Dresden. Frankfurt is a very big team, but Dresden did a good job keeping up under the boards. This will be a totally different game. What will be key for the win?

I think the key to the game will be just going out and executing our game plan and playing our style of basketball

How surprised were you that the Cavs fired David Blatt? Did you see this as a hasty decision?

Yes I was pretty surprised by what took place with David Blatt but I am a huge fan of the Cavs being a home town native and I just hope they made the decision that’s best for the team and organization

Who will win the Superbowl 50, Denver or Carolina/Arizona?

I´m rooting for Carolina.

What was the last movie that you saw?

Ride Along 2.

 

Thanks Randal for the chat.

 

Jawad Williams is a 32 year old 204 cm forward from Cleveland, Ohio playing his 12^th professional season and first with Royal Hali Gaziantep (Turkey-BSL). He played at North Carolina from 2001-2005 playing a total of 128 NCAA games and won the 2005 NCAA title. He started his professional career in 2005 with Alta Gestion Fuenlabrada Madrid (Spain-ACB) playing 19 games: 5.2ppg, 2.3rpg, 2FGP: 39.0%, FT: 70.0%; released in March ’06, then joined Fayetteville Patriots (D-League): 4 games: 14.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.8apg. In the 2006-2007 season he played for the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA), left in Oct.’06, then moved to Anaheim Arsenal (D-League, starting five): 50 games: 19.2ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 43.9%, 3PT: 34.0%, FT: 79.4%. In the 2007-2008 season he played for Rera Kamuy Hokkaido (Japan-Superleague) playing 35 games: Score-2(24.7ppg), 7.1rpg, 1.9apg, in March ’08 moved to Hapoel Galil Elyon (Israel-Premier League) playing 10 games: 9.6ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 39.6%, 3PT: 34.6%, FT: 81.8%. He then played 3 seasons in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers playing 85 games. He then played parts of three seasons with Paris-Levallois (France-ProA) and briefly with Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-TBL): 19 games: 8.1ppg, 2.9rpg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 28.3%, FT: 62.9%. Last season he played for Royal Hali Gaziantep (Turkey-TBL) playing 29 games: 10.5ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 39.8%, 3FGP: 39.7%, FT: 78.0%. He gave German Hoops an exclusive interview after the 91-79 Europe Cup loss to the Fraport Skyliners

 

 

 

 

 

Jawad thanks for talking to German Hoops. You have had a long career in Europe. What experiences have you had in German arena´s over the years and how do you like the game here?

 

This was actually only my second time to Germany. I played in Ulm a few years ago in Euro cup. I love Germany. The fans are lively, nice arena´s and the league looks very professional.

 

 

A tough 91-79 loss against the Fraport Skyliners. After the 71-66 loss at home and three key Skyliners missing what did the team want to do differently tonight?

 

We wanted to step up the pressure in Frankfurt. We played terrible defense in the first game. We did a better job applying pressure, but we got into foul problems. We let them get to the free throw line 38 times. You won´t win games like that.

 

 

Why did Royal Hali Gazientep have so much difficulty keeping Frankfurt out of the paint over 40 minutes?

 

I have no idea. We supplied much pressure in the back court, but we had many break downs. It was just one of those nights.

 

 

 

You see so many different players and have had NBA experience. You saw German national player Johannes Voigtmann twice now. He has NBA interest. What was your impression of his game?

 

Voigtmann is pretty good. He is a very skilled player for his size and that will only help him.

 

He has said that if the NBA calls, he won´t mind going, but he feels his game is better suited for the Euroleague.

 

If you pay attention to the NBA, you will see that it is changing more to the European style. The Spurs and Warriors have adapted more to a European style. I think in the future you will see more NBA teams playing a European style, but you will still see your share of super one on one players.

 

 

Can the overall versatility get Johannes Voigtmann to the NBA in the future?

 

Yes of course. Versatility is the name of the game. If your versatile, it is a lot easier finding a job now a day. For example take a Lebron James or even a Draymond Green of the Warriors. You can never really pin point what position he is playing and that makes him valuable.

 

 

You are playing your second season with Royal Hali Gaziantep (Turkey-BSL). Is adding on more hardware to your cup titles your biggest priority at age 32?

 

Yes of course. I have been winning my whole career in different places. For me my biggest focus is always to win. We have good chances to win this season near to moving to last 16 in Europe Cup and we are still alive in the cup play. We are very focused now as a team.

 

 

You have always been a scorer in your career. On a team like Royal Hali Gaziantep (Turkey-BSL) where there are so many scorers, what is your role exactly this season?

 

My role has been the same wherever I have played in my career and that is too use my versatility as best as I can. If I am matched against a big guy, I go outside or against a smaller I post up. I just do what the game gives me and do what is best for the team.

 

 

You have played with many great shooters in your career, but where does a Andrew Rautins rank in a guy that can just flat out shoot the ball?

 

 

Andy ranks up with the top 2-3 best I have ever played with. I played with some great shooters like Japanese Takehiko Orimo who was 37 when he was my teammate and shot 60% from downtown, but not just catch and pop, but moving as well. I also rank John Diebler and Daniel Gibson with the Cavs as the best shooters that I have played with. However I saw Andy make shots that guys would never think of shooting. Andy is one of the best shooters in the world.

 

 

Andrew Rautins said the goal of the team in Turkey is too make the playoffs. How realistic is it with the heavy competition to win the Europe Cup?

 

That is realistic. When our roster is healthy sky is the limit.

 

When one sees you on the floor for the first time one can right away say, that guy has an NBA body. What advantages has your NBA swagger had for you in Europe over the years?

 

I think that a lot of it comes from the 1-1 aspect of the game. Since I came to Europe, I have realized that my game isn´t only from the three point line and block, but also from the mid-range. I have a big advantage with my height from there.

 

You are a guy that can do it all at 204cm, but what would you say is a hidden strength in your game that doesn´t always get noticed right away on the court?

 

Since I have been a scorer all my life, people don´t pay attention that I can actually play defense and defend multiple positions. For most of the coaches that I have played for I have had to play defense. Royal Hali Gaziantep got me because of my defensive qualities. When you are a scorer, you get a label until someone says that you can do more than just score.

 

You played parts of 3 seasons with Paris and with ex North Carolina teammates David Noel and Sean May. What did you learn from these guy 6-7 years later that you wouldn´t have in school?

 

That is funny because we haven´t learned much from then until now. We relish the North Carolina times. Everything we learned we did back in school. When I was reunited with Sean and David in Paris, we realized that isthas always been hard losing on the floor. When I was teammates with Sean May at North Carolina and at Paris, we played the 4-5 and never lost a title. We always knew where the other would be and that made everything else on the court that much easier. We were taught by the best at North Carolina by Roy Williams and the Dean Smith school of basketball. I remember we played the exact same secondary break at Paris that we also played at North Carolina. We proved the system right at Paris winning with it there.

 

 

You played parts of 3 seasons in the NBA with Cleveland. What did you cherish most about this experience?

 

Being a part of this group of guys was unlike any other group I have ever been with. We were a very close knit group and were always together. I still talk to the guys today and we see each other in the off season.

 

 

 

Not many can say I played with Lebron and Shaq on the same team. What one memory will you forever take with you?

 

There were so many memories. Back in 2008 when I was a rookie and made the team, I was in the gym 2 hours before the start of practice and Lebron was 1.5 hours before the start. He is the best player in the world, but he is still putting in the extra work. Shaq was at the end of his career, but he passed the torch to Lebron. For Shaq it was all about winning and the team. They are two great players that cared more for the team than themselves.

 

 

As a rookie you played with Alta Gestion Fuenlabrada Madrid (Spain-ACB) in 2005. What was your wake up call to being a rookie in Europe where you knew that you were far away from Ohio?

 

 

Being a rookie in Madrid was tough. At that time, I was the first American rookie in Spain. I wasn´t used to the fans throwing things on the court or whistling. It was hard coming from North Carolina and being treated like a rookie. That didn´t sit well with me. I vowed to never return, but things changed. I developed further as a player and also mentally and I made a career in Europe.

 

 

 

Before reaching the NBA, you had played in the D-League and been with the Los Angeles Clippers. You then went back overseas. How tough was this period? How realistic was your NBA dream then?

 

When I made the Cavs in 2008, I had just played my first season in Japan. I told my family and agent that I never wanted to come back to the States. I loved Japan. Then I got a call from the Cavs who wanted to give me a try-out. First I didn´t want to go, because I didn´t want to go through all the same things again of playing well and then still getting cut. However my grandmother wanted me home, so I went home, tried out and hung around for three years in the NBA.

 

 

You then were second in scoring in Japan and played in Israel. Then you reached the NBA. What do you believe ultimately got you to the big show then?

 

I think my mental chip on my shoulder got me to the NBA. I was at home in Ohio and from day one I felt I belonged in the NBA. I didn´t back down from anyone. Many people respected me. Lebron respected me who I had known since high school and head coach Mike Brown also respected me.

 

 

You had many great teammates at North Carolina when you won the NCAA title in 2005 with guys like Seam May, Raymond Felton, David Noel, Rashad Mccants, Reyshawn Terry or Marvin Williams. If you had to choose one guy that left the biggest impression who was it?

 

All are great players, but if I had to choose one it would be Sean May. He had a high knowledge of the game far beyond his years. He played almost like a coach on the court. He had the mind of a point guard as a big man and saw things before they happened.

 

How did Roy Williams groom and prepare you best for a professional basketball career?

 

Roy Williams installed another level of work ethic in me. He also helped me know what my deficiencies were and helped me become the player I am today.

 

Who was the toughest player that you battled in the NBA?

 

Outside of Lebron it was Kevin Durant. A seven footer that can put the ball on the floor and shoot from anywhere. He was always a very tough matchup.

 

 

 

How do you get Anthony King to laugh?

 

I have known Anthony since 14-15 years. He may come over as a quiet guy, but I see through his non talkative way. I harass him, because I know what gets him off.

 

 

When all is said and done will a Lebron be mentioned in the same breath as a Michael Jordan?

 

Lebron will be mentioned in the same breath as Michael Jordan. The titles don´t match up yet, but statistically he is the best ever. He does it all on the court scoring, rebounding, assists and steals. When he has a 25/12/7 game, it is seen as bad, but for anyone else it is a great game. People take his greatness for granted. He will win another title.

 

What was the last movie that you saw?

 

The Martian.

 

Thanks Jawad for the chat.

 

 

Justin Smith is a 28 year old 201cm forward from Los Angeles playing his fifth professional season. He started the season with Etzella Ettelbruck (Luxembourg-Total League) and then moved to Dragons Rhoendorf (Germany-ProA). Currently with the Dragons he is averaging 13,4ppg, 4,9rpg and 1,6apg. He started his basketball career at the University of Hawaii-Hilo (NCAA 2) and as a senior played 27 games averaging 18.4ppg, 7.1rpg, FG%: 58.1, FT%: 68.8. Ion 2011-2012 he started his professional basketball career with the Coocoon Baskets Weiden (Germany-Regionalliga) playing 24 games averaging 19.7ppg, 10.0rpg, 2.3apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 61.8%, FT: 72.1%. He then played two seasons with FC Schalke 04 (Germany-Regionalliga). Last season he played with the Dragons Rhoendorf (Germany-ProB) playing 11 games: 21.3ppg, 10.4rpg, 2.4apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 60.1%, FT: 72.1%. He spoke to German Hoops recently about basketball.

 

 

Justin welcome back to Germany. How easy was the decision to come back to the Dragons Rhoendorf where you played last season?

After being in Luxembourg it was easy knowing I wanted to come back to the Dragons. I’m just glad they wanted me back

How excited are you be back in Germany? What do you like most about the country and it´s basketball?

I’m very excited. I miss how competitive it is here, I’ve watched many pro A games in the past and now I get to play in this atmosphere. Can’t wait

After playing your whole career in Germany and then tearing up the German Pro B last season was it not the logical thing to have remained in Germany? Why did you chose to go to the Etzella Ettelbruck (Luxembourg-Total League)?

Probably should have stayed in Germany, but felt that I wanted to try a new country. See what else is out there.

With the Etzella Ettelbruck (Luxembourg-Total League) you had very good stats with 15,4ppg, 9,2rpg and 1,0apg. Did you have a clause to get out of the contract or were there deeper reasons why you left so early in the season?

Management was unprofessional. I feel everything happens for a reason and right now things are going in a better direction.

You now return to a team that you know well, but this season they are struggling. Do you feel pressure to have to perform and make an impact right away?

No pressure, but I definitely want to make an impact right away. I feel we can get things rolling if we play team ball and believe in each other.

How important was the fact that head coach Boris Kaminski was the coach for you returning back to Rhondorf?

Huge! Boris and I kept in contact. Simple how are you and wishing each other luck for games. We had a good relationship last season that carried off and on the court.

You also will be entering a league and level that you haven´t played at before in your professional career with the Pro A. Do you bring enough confidence from last season and this season in Luxemburg to help you be focused right away and not get lost in thinking can I produce at this level or not?

I always play with confidence, and I just take it one game at a time and give my all. Being in Luxembourg before coming to Germany kept me in good shape and ready to get right back into things.

What kind of role do you think will you have? With Sterling Carter the club has a scoring point guard and with Jordan Hamilton another guy in the same boat as you? Do you expect to be a guy that will have to produce scoring and getting rebounds at a consistent rate?

Not sure my role at the moment. But I plan on trying my best each night and hopefully producing a double double and putting my team in positions to win. But for myself I want to help my team however I can, and I think scoring and getting boards is what is needed

You have always been a consistent scorer and rebounder in Germany, but what do you feel is a hidden strength that doesn´t get noticed right away on the court?

Being a vocal leader and just trying my best to keep everyone focused. I try my best to keep my teammates motivated. Can’t win without team ball.

You also will be playing with Germans like Tim Schonborn, Florian Wendeler and Bastian Winterhalter. How much potential and talent do the German core players have to help make a turn in the season?

Well it’s a team sport first off. We all have to contribute, but I also think our core group of guys are good and can produce. We just all need to get on the same page and believe.

Before coming to Rhondorf last season you played three seasons in the German Regionaliga with Weiden and Schalke. Many guys move up a level after a season or two, but it took you three years. Does it bother you that it took you so long to finally get the respect or do you see it as something that happens for a reason?

I think my agent at the time wasn’t working for me. But yes everything does happen for a reason. Now it’s time to show everyone.

You played with FC Schalke from 2012-2014 playing a total of 48 games. How do you feel were you able to grow as a player at this level where you showed people that you actually can do more than just score a lot?

Two seasons with them helped because I knew everyone. We trusted each other and I was able to help them score. Helped me mature more also and just adapt to being away from family and friends. Got really adjusted to Germany

As a rookie you played for the Coocoon Baskets Weiden (Germany-Regionalliga) playing 24 games averaging 19.7ppg, 10.0rpg, 2.3apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 61.8%, FT: 72.1%. What was your wake up call to be a professional where you knew that you were very far away from home?

When being payed to play and others weren’t. Some had jobs and even still in school.It was very different. I was so used to everyone on the team having the same schedule. But I knew that was why they brought me, to pretty much carry the team.

How important was Czech forward Pavel Novak when you were a rookie helping you get adjusted to the level and making you his scoring side kick that season?

Pavel was like a big bro,  had great advice and was a scoring machine. 

You played at the University of Hawaii-Hilo (NCAA 2) and was first team All Pac West in your last two seasons. When did you know at university that you would be a professional player one day?

By the end of my senior year, when I was contacted by a few agents

How did Jeff Law prepare and groom you best for a professional basketball career?

Always have gym access.  Many shooting drills and conditioning

Who was the toughest player that you battled in the NCAA2 that is now in the NBA or in Europe?

Steven Bennett

Kobe Bryant went 1/14 this season in a loss to Golden State. Do you think Steph Curry will ever have a stat line at Kobe´s age?

Lol never

What is the state of Lebron James in 2015? Will he ever be mentioned in the same breath as a Michael Jordan one day?

Definitely, LeBron is a best.  One of a kind.  But won’t have as many rings as Jordan

What was the last movie that you saw?

Creed.

 

Thanks Justin for the chat.

 

Tre Bowman is a 24 year old 196cm guard from York, Pennsylvania that is playing his second professional season and first in Germany with the ETB Wohnbau baskets Essen. Last season as a rookie he played for Zornotza Saskibaloi Taldea (Spain-LEB Silver): 26 games: Score-3(16.0ppg), 3.5rpg, 1.5apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 52.0%, 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 82.4%. He started his basketball career in 2010 with Penn St. (NCAA) where he played 16 NCAA games. He then transferred to Iona(NCAA) and played there from 2012-2014 playing a total of 64 NCAA games and as a senior played Iona (NCAA) played 32 games averaging 13.9ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 52.3%, 3PT: 40%, FT: 79.0%. Currently he is averaging 14,5ppg, 3,7rpg and 2,3apg for Essen. He spoke to German Hoops after the win against Baunach.

 

 

Tre thanks for talking to German Hoops. How did you spend your first holiday season in Germany? Was it what you expected or did it turn out a lot different?

I went to the United States for four days and was able to see my family and friends. I was not in Germany for Christmas but I was here for New Years and it was a lot of fun.

What new years resolutions have you made for Tre Bowman the professional basketball player and person?

As a player, I want to improve my overall game and become the best player I can be every day. And as a person, I want to be fluent in Spanish by the end of the year.

The ETB Wohnbau Baskets Essen suffered a tough 83-68 loss in Jena. Would you say that the team ran out of gas in the fourth quarter allowing 29 points?

I don’t think we ran out of gas but we made crucial errors in the fourth quarter that led them into a run and eventually put us in a position that was hard to come back from.

How much was your goose egg in your memories from the 70-55 loss to Science City Jena earlier in the season? Despite the loss were you a little happy that you had a better game?

I was a little happy that I played better being that the first game we played against them was the worst game of my season. I came out wanting revenge but came out on the wrong side of the stick.

Was that offensive duo of Americans Immanuel Mcelroy and Wayne Bernard just too much down the stretch where they combined for 19 of their 28 points?

Yes. They played very well but us losing the game was because of our own mistakes.

What was your impression of 35 year old Immanuel Mcelroy who once belonged to the top 5 players in the Beko BBL. How impressive is his game still at the ripe age of 35?

He is a very good player. You can tell he has a lot of experience by how relaxed and aggressive he is in the game.

When you watch a guy like Mcelroy, can one pick something up from his game that will remain with you even 24 hours after the loss?

Yes I always like to learn from other players.

When analyzing the game can one say that even if you shoot over 50% from the field and downtown you can still lose when a team has 12 extra possessions?

Yes if you allow a team that many extra possessions that can end in a loss.

The ETB Wohnbau Baskets had given up 63 points on average in the last two games. What did the club get away from against Science City Jena on the defensive end that let them score 83 points?

In the first half we did a really good job on the defensive side by allowing them under 40 points but in the second we lost track of our game plan. With a good team like Jena you have to focus all 40 minutes of the game to get the win.

The ETB Wohnbau Baskets have a 7-12 record which isn´t great, but only two wins away from the playoff places. Does this club have the hunger to want to reach the playoffs?

Yes we are very focused and driven to put together a big run of wins that will qualify us to get to the playoffs.

We have talked about this in the past and I will ask you again. Is there a second and third consistent scorer missing as you are the only guy scoring in double figures?

No. I believe we have the personnel to beat any team and I have faith in my guys that we will continue to improve.

You continue to be one of the only bright spots on the team averaging 16,5ppg. What do you feel has been positive with your game and what do you still want to improve?

I think playing in this offense and with great point guards like Gary and John they have really put me in a great position where I’m comfortable scoring the ball. But one thing I would like to improve is my overall percentages.

The Cleveland Cavaliers fired David Blatt today. How crazy is that? Do you feel that it was a hasty decision by the club?

Yes  I was surprised. I thought he was a good coach for the team but the chemistry between the coach and Lebron was off.

On Sunday it´s Brady vs Manning. Who is going to the Superbowl?

I am a Tom Brady fan so I think they will win.

Have you seen the new Star Wars movie? How does it compare to the other movies in the series?

No I do not follow the Star War movies.

What was the last movie that you saw?

The Revenant.

 

Thanks Tre for the chat.