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Rookie Boston Stanton(TuS Red Devils Bramsche) Knows That To Be Able To Take The Next Step He Will Have To Think 2-3 Plays Ahead

Boston Stanton (196-G, college: Newman, agency: Origins Sports Group) is a 196cm guard from Denver, Colorado playing his rookie season overseas with TuS Red Devils Bramsche (Germany-Regionalliga). He began his basketball career with Denver East high school. He then played at Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ-Indianapolis (NCAA) from 2021-2023. He finished his college career with Newman University (NCAA2) averaging 6.6ppg, 3.2rpg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 27.1%, FT: 83.7% and as a senior averaged 12.5ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.1apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 46.1%, 3PT: 37.3%, FT: 84.5%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

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

Right now I’m back home in Denver, Colorado, and basketball life is treating me amazing. I’m very blessed to have the opportunity to follow my dreams and see the world while playing the game I love.

You have a beautiful first name. How did your parents come up with that name?

Thank you! I am the Third, so I got my name from my father and his father. Beyond my grandfather I’m honestly not too sure where the name came from, but I am glad to have a unique name.

Congrats on signing with the TUS Red Devils Bramsche. How was the summer transfer period? Was it difficult getting offers overseas?

Thank you again. The summer period was honestly very quick for me. I attended the One Motive Sports camp in late April, and was in talks with the Red Devils not long after that. I am very blessed to have received the opportunity I did, because I know how difficult it can be trying to make it to the next level. Obviously I still had to work for it, but it definitely could have been far more difficult and I recognize that.

What do you know in general about the country Germany and it´s basketball?

I don’t know too much about the country of Germany in general, but I do know that there is a terrific basketball culture there. I am looking forward to exploring and learning more about Germany and its culture, but I am also excited to see how the game of basketball is approached compared to here in the United States. This is a great opportunity for me to broaden my horizons both as a man, and as a basketball player.

Have you had any friends or opponents who have played in Germany over the years?

Yes, I’ve had some peers from Colorado that have played in Germany recently. Since I signed to the Red Devils I have been talking to them to get a better grasp on what to expect from my first time overseas. It has been a blessing to have a resource that I can learn from before I actually get out there myself.

You had a fine NCAA 2 career. Not many guys come from NCAA 2 play overseas. How blessed do you feel? Is it like a dream come true?

This definitely is a dream come true for me. I haven’t necessarily had the easiest path when it comes to basketball, and like you said, a lot of people don’t get to go play overseas when they travel the path I have taken. I am blessed beyond belief to have the opportunity to go and turn my dreams into reality, and be able to travel the world while I do so. I have wanted to play professional basketball since I was in elementary school, so it feels good being able to give my inner child something to be proud about.

How did the talks go with head coach Christian Fischer? What did you appreciate right way about his basketball philosophy?

The talks with Coach Fischer went very well. When I was talking to him I could immediately tell by his tone of voice how enthusiastic he is about this team, and how seriously he takes his job. One thing I appreciated about him as a person right away was his honesty. He didn’t mince words with me, and he told me exactly what was expected from me from the jump without sugarcoating anything. That is a quality I truly appreciate. One thing I appreciated about his basketball philosophy was the style of play he is bringing to the team. He wants us to defend our tails off, be tough, scrappy, physical, and use our defense to create offensive opportunities. Not only is that a fun brand of basketball to play, it is very similar to the brand of basketball we played this year at Newman, so it almost feels like a continuation of Coach Allen’s basketball philosophy.

With what kind of a mindset are you going into your overseas adventure? You will be playing in the 4th league called Regionalliga. Do you feel like you will be able to be an impact player? The American imports usually rock the league.

While I am very happy to have signed my first pro contract, I am still very aware that this is just the beginning, not the end. Just because I am now a professional doesn’t mean that it is time to let up off the gas. My mindset is to be the best me I can be, and to do everything in my power to get both myself and my team at least 1% better every day, no matter what. With this mindset and my love for the game, there is no doubt that I will be able to come in and make a positive impact on this team.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 196cm guard. If you had to compare your game to a NBA player who would best fit the description?

If I had to compare my game to an NBA player, I would probably say Devin Booker just because of my ability to score at all 3 levels.

You’re a player that seems to be able to do a little bit of all. Talk about your biggest offensive Ssrengths?

Thank you. I would say my biggest offensive strength is actually my versatility. There were times earlier in my career that I would fall in love with the three point shot whether it was falling or not, which got me into some trouble. Now that I am more experienced and more developed as a player, I am much better at just taking what the defense is giving me. That way, if one aspect of my game isn’t working that day, I just focus on something else. If my shot isn’t falling, I can get into the paint and get an easy layup or get to the free throw line. If the other team has a big blocking shots, I can use my floater or my midrange. If I simply can’t score that game, I can focus more on playmaking and setting screens to get other people good looks.

Talk a little about the development of your three point shot. You shot a great 37% last season at Newman. Your self-confidence must be sky high at the moment?

Honestly, it all just comes down to getting game speed reps and shooting while you’re tired. These past couple summers I have spent a lot more time focusing on shooting the ball on the move or when I’m tired as opposed to just stand still catch and shoot 3s. Taking game speed reps and shooting the ball while you’re tired not only gives you physical endurance to shoot the ball the same way in overtime as the first shot of the game, but it also builds mental toughness. I am confident that every shot I take is going in because I put the work in. And even if I miss this shot, the next one is going in for sure.

The game overseas is more team orientated. How developed is your playmaking. Is this an area of your game that you will look to improve more as a rookie?

My playmaking is absolutely something I am looking to improve as a rookie. Most times when I am making plays for others it is through just reacting to what the defense is giving me. As I develop this year, I want to learn how to control and manipulate the defense instead of just reacting to the defense. Someone that comes to mind that manipulates the defense with the ball is Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic, which makes sense because they both come from overseas. Furthermore, I want to expand my knowledge of the game. I like to think of myself as a smart player, but I feel like I only think about the current play. To take my game to the next level, I have to start thinking 2 or 3 plays ahead.

What kind of a defender are you and what are your goals on the defensive end in the next few years?

I am a prideful defender. I absolutely hate to be the person that gets scored on or misses a defensive assignment, and when that happens I feel as though I am letting my teammates down. In the next few years I really want to become a pest on defense. I am a solid defender and will stay in front of my man, but I want to become more like a Dyson Daniels or a Lou Dort or Alex Caruso that is just irritating and draining to play against. That way I can wear down the opponent both physically and mentally.

On what areas of your game are you working on most this summer so you will be prepared for Germany?

The areas of my game I am working on most this summer is my shot, my ball handling, and my endurance. I want to be as automatic of a shooter as possible because being able to shoot the ball well opens up so much space for both me and my teammates to be able to operate on the floor. I am working on my ball handling so I can create opportunities both for myself and my teammates. Lastly, I am focusing on my endurance so I will be the same player in the last minute of the game as I was in the first minute of the game. All the skills in the world don’t mean anything if they go out the window as soon as you get tired.

You stated basketball is 99% mental. How do you work on your mentality so you can always be mentally strong on the floor?

I would say the biggest thing I do to work on my mental game is meditating. We live in such a fast paced world that it is difficult, and almost seems unnatural to slow down at times. Meditating slows my thoughts down and allows me to focus on one thing at a time while tuning the unimportant things out. Meditating helps me build mental fortitude because it shows me I am not a slave to my thoughts or feelings, which is equally useful in life and in basketball.

You played 2 seasons at Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ-Indianapolis (NCAA) and never averaged more than 4,7ppg. How do you remember these years? How did your game develop under Matt Crenshaw?

These years were incredibly important for my development both as a man and as an athlete. During the first week of practice my freshman year, I broke my shooting wrist and never had it properly diagnosed, causing me to play the whole year with the injury. This was an obstacle unlike anything I’ve ever faced, but it helped me develop both physical and mental toughness. Playing for Coach Crenshaw was the first time I really learned the ins and outs of being a true point guard. At the time things were very rough and didn’t always make sense to me, but I learned a lot of good lessons that helped me when I got moved to point guard this year. Even though all the trials and tribulations, I am extremely grateful to have spent those two years at IUPUI. I learned a lot about myself, the game of basketball, and more importantly the game of life.

You had some good games against Oakland and Wright State, but the team did lose a lot. What was your fondest moment there?

I can’t look back on one moment in particular as my fondest moment. Those two years at IUPUI were unlike anything else I have experienced in my life. I feel like the people I played on those teams with, from the players to the coaches to the managers, all have a special connection because of what we went through together. Nobody else in the world went through what we went through, and that gives us a brotherhood that nobody else can be a part of. I guess my fondest moment is the kinship I build with my fellow Jaguars along the way. It wasn’t perfect, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

You then finished at Newman University (NCAA2) averaging 6.6ppg, 3.2rpg, FGP: 50.7%, 3PT: 27.1%, FT: 83.7% and 12.5ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.1apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 46.1%, 3PT: 37.3%, FT: 84.5%. You made a massive jump in your game in your senior season. How did your game grow in your last season?

I think the only thing that grew from my junior to my senior season was my mentality. Of course I continued to work on my game, but the offseason between my junior and my senior year was the first time I ever really worked on my mental game. As I did that my confidence grew more and more, which allowed me to be my best self when the lights came on.

You had many great games. I can imagine your 30 points and 7 three´s in the win over Emporia State was your personal favorite moment?

That might be my favorite moment of my whole career so far. My journey hasn’t been easy since my junior year of high school. I have dealt with a lot of obstacles and challenges that a lot of other people wouldn’t dare face, let alone repeatedly. I wouldn’t have been able to get through them without my parents by my side. So to have my career best night, on senior night in front of my parents was an incredibly special moment for me. It was special not only because it was my career high and we won the game, but it felt symbolic. All of the time, effort, and money my parents have poured into me over the years all culminated in that one game. I can truly say if that was my last basketball game ever, I would have been satisfied because it felt like I truly gave back to my parents.

How head coach RJ Allen Groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

Coach Allen best prepared all of us Jets for a professional career not just in basketball, but in life in general. Coach Allen truly expects all of his players and staff members to act like professionals no matter what their athletic aspirations are. The biggest thing he taught me was that being a professional does not come with the title, but it comes with how you carry yourself every day. Show up early, put extra work in, be respectful to those you serve and to those who serve you, etc. Coach Allen is a wonderful basketball coach, but the most important lessons he taught me were about the game of life, not just the game of basketball.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Latik Murphy?

I don’t think we ever played, but I’m taking myself in a 1-1 against anybody on the planet until they prove me otherwise.

Who is the toughest player that you ever faced in your life that reached the NBA?

Antoine Davis. Easily. Playing against him was literally like playing against a My Career character, it was crazy. That guy can shoot the ball from wherever, with whoever on him, whenever he wanted, and it was going in no matter what.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

This is tough because I’ve had the privilege to play with so many great players. In no particular order: Stevie Strong, Jlynn Counter, BJ Maxwell, Stevie Smith, and Latik Murphy.

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Kobe, KD, Curry, Lebron

Who is your Goat?

My GOAT is Kobe.

Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn’t they have left it alone?

I didn’t see the sequel to Coming to America but I do agree they should probably just leave sequels in general alone at this point.

Thanks Boston for the chat.

Even When Coaches Tried To Discourage Michael Laeky From Taking Three´s He Kept Working On It Behind The Scenes

Michael Laeky (201-F, college: CCC) is a 201cm forward from Texas that is a professional basketball player. He played his rookie season overseas with US Titans Yerevan (Armenia-A-League) averaging 11.5ppg, 8.3rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 28.9%, FT: 60.0%, in Feb.’25 moved to Lusavan (Armenia-A-League) averaging 18.6ppg, 7.8rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 51.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 83.3%. He began his basketball career with Creating Young Minds Academy and then played at Sterling (NAIA) and Central Christian College (NAIA). He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball

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

Thank you for the interview! I’m currently back in my hometown Dallas, Texas, basketball this summer has been great. I’ve really been pushing myself in the gym and weight room to have a great second year.

How blessed are you to be a pro baller? You never averaged more than 2,0ppg in a NAIA season, but still got 2 jobs overseas last year?

I’m truly blessed beyond measure. In college I never really got the opportunity to show what I was capable of as a player, and once I got that opportunity as a pro I never looked back.

How tough does the grind of having a stable overseas career continue? You had a solid rookie season in Armenia, but are still unsigned for the 2025-2026 season. Why do you believe is that?

In sports there’s a lot of politics and I just try to control the things that I can control, and whoever decides to take a chance on me this season won’t regret it.

Do you feel your history of being an NAIA player and not have overwhelming stats have hurt you this off season?

I think it might have hurt me when I was first coming out of college, but now that I’ve proven I can play at the professional level it’s starting to become more irrelevant.

How key has Bayi Handy been in helping you progress in your overseas journey?

He’s been absolutely amazing! He’s very confident that I have the tools to be a successful player and now I have to continue to show that. I’m truly grateful for Mr. Handy and can’t wait to see what opportunities will come from his event!

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 bill?

There’s a lot of players that come to mind, but I think my best comparison would be Cameron Johnson of the Denver Nuggets. Like him I’m a 3 point shooter with great size that can also play great defense and rebound.

You’re a player that fills the stat sheet very well. How big is versatility a part of your game?

Versatility is a big part of my game. Before being a versatile player was popular, I always tried to expand my game when I was a younger player. Because of that I’m able to play the 2-4 on the court and be a really nice asset for my team.

You are a very good three point shooter. How would you describe the development of your three pointer? You shot 40% in Armenia last season?

I’ve always worked on my 3 point shot since I was a kid. When I was younger coaches would try and keep me from shooting threes, this was before the game changed into players taking a lot of threes. But I would continue to work on my shot behind the scenes and would become a great 3 point shooter.

Talk a little about your defensive game. Does your versatility also play a role as a defensive player?

Oh absolutely! The same way I didn’t want to be limited as an offensive player also applied to the defensive end. I can play the 2-4 and I’m also able to guard the 2-4. I love hitting shots but getting stops on defense makes me just as happy.

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

I’m definitely trying to become a better ball handler. Once people know I can shoot the ball I want to be able to have a counter when they press up by creating my own shot or creating opportunities for my teammates.

Last season you split time in Armenia with US Titans Yerevan (Armenia-A-League) averaging 11.5ppg, 8.3rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 28.9%, FT: 60.0%, in Feb.’25 moved to Lusavan (Armenia-A-League) averaging 18.6ppg, 7.8rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 51.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 83.3%. What do you remember being your wake up call to being a rookie overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

I would definitely say physicality. The referees over there let players play for the most part and aren’t quick to blow that whistle

What kind of experience was Armenia on and off the court? How did your game grow overseas?

Armenia was great and I’m forever grateful that they gave me an opportunity to start my career. I would say I grew as a player when it came to taking over games. I’ve always believed I’m the best shooter on every court I step on and I was able to show it this past season.

How enriching was it experiencing a new culture in Armenia? What did you enjoy most off the court?

It was such a great experience connecting with some of the locals over there. It was my first time outside the USA so it was a cool experience learning and being around their culture. My favorite thing to do off the court was definitely walking around the city and doing some sight seeing.

You played 3 seasons at Sterling College (NAIA) and played only 21 games. How tough were these 2 seasons? Did you get a fair chance there?

Those were some really tough years, to sit there and watch loss after loss and not get a fair shot to prove myself was definitely hard. But I always trusted God’s plan and his timing with everything and that’s why I’m here today.

What positives could you gain from Sterling? You minutes really fluctuated in your last season.

I learned to just control what I can control and to always stay ready. And in those games I got a shot and I showed what I could do.

You then played 1 season at Central Christian College (NAIA). What positives could you get from this season despite playing only 2 games?

That was a difficult year for me too and probably not the best fit for me, I had intended to redshirt that year. I would say I definitely became a better teammate that year.

How did head coach Adam Hooker groom and prepare you best for a pro career?

I had coaches outside of college that really helped prepare me for a pro career, I always was around pro guys in college so training and playing against them definitely helped prepare me.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Jahmiah Haynes?

Jamiah is a great player and easily one of the best players I’ve ever played with. We never played one on one but we had some great battles in practice when we were matched up in five on five.

Who was the toughest player that you ever faced in the NCAA that reached the NBA?

I played against a lot of great players in college, a lot of players that went overseas but not the NBA. However in high school I did play against Terrence Ferguson who ended up being a first round draft pick in the 2017 NBA draft.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

This is such a tough question because I’ve played with so many great players. But if I had to narrow it to 5 these would be the players. In no order, Jaylon Scott, Jamiah Haynes, Moustapha Diene, Adam Hess, and Chris Whitten

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Lebron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell

Who is your GOAT?

Lebron James is without a doubt the Goat.

Thanks Michael for the chat.

Keyshaun Langley(Hakro Merlins Crailsheim) Never Hunts For Three´s But Just Takes What The Defense Gives Him

Keyshaun Langley (185-G, college: UNCG, agency: Players Group) is a 185cm guard playing his second professional season and first with the Hakro Merlins Crailsheim. Last season he played with the Nitra Blue Wings (Slovakia-Tipos SBL) averaging 16.1ppg, 3.7rpg, 4.5apg, Steals-5 (2.0spg), FGP: 54.8%, 3PT: 39.3%, FT: 88.1%. He began his basketball career at / Southwest Guilford High School and also played at Wesleyan Christian Academy. He then played at the University Of Noreth Carolina at Greensboro (NCAA) from 2019-2024 playing a total of 146 games and in his last 2 seasons there averaged 14.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.4apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 47.3%, 3PT: 41.9%, FT: 78.3% and 15.4ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.3apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 41.6%, 3PT: 41.8%, FT: 84.5%. he spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Keyshaun for talking to germanhoops.com. Welcome to Germany. After playing your rookie season in Slovakia, how excited are you for a new challenge in Germany?

I am extremely excited about the new challenges in Germany’s Pro A league.

Your playing your first season in Germany. What do you know in general about the country Germany and it´s basketball?

I just began to research and watch game highlights of the German leagues. When I committed to playing with the Merlins, my cousin Keith Gatlin (Played several years in the German BBL many years ago) began to give me insight of the style of play and he spoke about his time playing in Germany. I also inquired about German basketball from a few of my former UNCG teammates that spent time in the leagues.

You stated in the Merlins press release that you joined The club because you are able to accomplish something special. Would that be winning the Pro A title?

Absolutely! I believe this team will have what it takes to compete for a title.

How were the first talks with head coach David Mccray? He is an up and coming coach that knows how to work with young players well and also has a good character. What did you appreciate most about his basketball philosophy?

Our conversations were easy. We got to know each other. He informed me what he expected from me on the court. He also gave an overview of the culture and history of the organization. I feel this is an opportunity for me to develop and excel. I believe this is a terrific fit for me.

Your coming from Slovakia and want to make the next step in Germany. How confident are you that you could become an impact player?

I believe and trust in the work and the process that I have been fortunate enough to experience through my collegiate years. So many people have poured into my development as a basketball player. My faith in what God has in store for me keeps me uplifted and confident.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 185cm guard. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who would best fit the description?

There are not many two-way small guards in the league, but my style of play is a mix of Damian Lillard, Jamal Murray and Trae Young.

You’re a player that has a strong offensive game that can score in many ways. Would you classify yourself already as a 3 level scorer?

Yes. I just take what the defense gives me.

In the NCAA you never averaged more than 3,4apg, but in Slovakia was at 4,5apg. How would you classify yourself as a playmaker going into your second pro season?

In college, I played in the backcourt with my twin brother Kobe Langley. Although, we shared point guard responsibilities my team needed me to score more. Kobe is a wizard with the ball and he has a way of creating for others, so he often led the team in assists. The game is faster than what I experienced in college, therefore my opportunities to create more for my teammates has been amazing. I will always do what is needed to put my team in position to be successful.

You made an incredible jump with your 3 pointer in your last 2 seasons at UNCG shooting 41% and last season in Slovakia was at 39%. Your confidence must be sky high now. How have you seen the development of your 3 and what is your goal this season?

My confidence comes from repetition. Repetition removes doubt. My goal is to continue to improve my 3 point percentage. I really don’t hunt for 3 pointers. I just take what the defense gives me and play within myself.

Your also a very ambitious defender that can disrupt any kind of offense. How would you describe your defensive game right now and where do you still want to get to as a defender?

I try create chaos and disrupt the offensive flow of the other team. I rely heavily on the coaching staff ‘s defensive scheme for the game, but I also have really good instincts within the team’s system. I am still a work in progress defensively. I will need to adapt to the style of play in Germany.

On what areas of your game are you working on most now so you can be best prepared for the German Pro A?

Right now, I am working hard on a bit of everything. I am maintaining my skills while getting stronger and being in game shape.

You played your rookie season with the Nitra Blue Wings (Slovakia-Tipos SBL) averaging 16.1ppg, 3.7rpg, 4.5apg, Steals-5 (2.0spg), FGP: 54.8%, 3PT: 39.3%, FT: 88.1%. What do you remember being your wake up call to being a rookie overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

During pre-season when my team struggled and I realized this is a business and nobody cares, “Work Harder.” I knew I needed to stay focused and limit distractions. It’s not how you start, but how you finish.

You have been very fortunate to have played with your twin brother at UNCG and in Slovakia. How special is that relationship with him?

Playing with him was a blessing. The chemistry we have is undeniable. He has my back and I have his back. He is a warrior and he does not have any quit in him. We created so many memories together on the basketball court.

What memories do you have of the tough 4 game series loss to Levice? You gave all you had averaging 25,0ppg in the first 3 games.

The game-winner in the 4th game. My teammates and I showed so much resilience throughout the playoffs. Levice was a worthy opponent, but we believed and gave a good showing.

You played at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (NCAA) from 2019-2024. How quickly were you aware of Kyle Hines who also played at your school? He is the winningest American having won 4 Euroleagues? How big of a role model is he for you?

I was aware of Kyle Hines before I committed to UNCG. I attended several of his college games as a kid. I also watched how he carried himself on and off the court from afar. He is definitely someone I look up to when it comes to playing professionally overseas. His resume speaks volumes.

You won the SoCon title in 2021. What memories do you have beating Mercer (NCAA) and then playing at March Madness losing to FSU?

-Winning the SOCON title with my teammates during COVID was a great accomplishment. Our team’s goal was to win both regular and conference titles. Playing well against FSU in the NCAA Tourney was a highlight of my career. Nothing like March Madness!

You had many great games in the NCAA including 20 points in a thrilling 89-87 win over Furman or beating Arkansas on the road. What was your favorite personal game at UNCG?

The Arkansas game for sure. They were a top 10 team. We made history. I was locked in the entire game. Beating Furman on their home court has to be up there too.

You played for Wes Miller and Mike Jones at UNCG. How did each coach help groom and prepare you best for a pro career?

Coach Miller helped me understand how important it is to stay in the gym perfecting my craft. Create good habits that will prepare me like a pro. Coach Jones helped me with leadership and utilizing antalytics to grow my game efficiently.Both prepared me mentally and physically.

Who wins a 1-1 in practice you or your brother Kobe?

Me for sure

Who is the toughest player that you ever faced that reached the NBA?

-Andrew Nembhard

-Cole Anthony

-Anthony Edwards

-Aaron Wiggins

-Tyrese Maxey (Probably the Toughest)

-Scotty Barnes

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

-Kobe Langley

-Kameron Langley

-Wendell Moore

-Isaiah Miller

-James Dickey

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

-Lebron James

-Michael Jordan

-Kobe Bryant

-Shaq O’Neal

Who is your GOAT?

Lebron James

Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn´t they have left it alone?

Yes; Should have left it alone. Classics are Classics.

Thanks Keyshaun for the chat.

Garrett Hicks Leads the Charge Propelling The EPG Baskets Koblenz To 83-63 Pre Season Win Over The RheinStars

It´s the dog days of summer and basketball is slowly getting back into the swing of things. With a little more than a month to go before the start of the 2025-2026 Pro A season, the EPG Baskets Koblenz met new pro A team RheinStars Cologne for a friendly game in Koblenz. Only 48 hours after destroying the Regionalliga team Mainz 103-51, they were back at it for their second pre season game against Cologne. The EPG Baskets have a new coach with ex Dragons Rhondorf coach Stephan Dohrn and produced an off season house cleaning. After suffering 2 no playoff appearances in their first 2 Pro A seasons, the club is very ambitious to achieve their best season ever in the Pro A. Only 2 seasons ago, Dohrn led the Dragons Rhondorf to the Pro B title and has constructed an interesting new team with a lot of experience at the point guard and big man positions. With the RheinStars, the EPG Baskets had an interesting opponent who want to leave a mark in the Pro A season after many years of paying their dues in the Pro B. The EPG Baskets were without any injuries while the guests were without Justin Onyejiaka, Hall Elisias and Haris Hujic. The first half was a tight affair until the last 2 minutes where Koblenz guard Garrett Hicks (183-PG-2001, college: Samford) ran off 6 points which helped shift the momentum which they took into the second half and from then on the EPG Baskets controlled the game until the end winning easily 83-63. “It took us a little while in the first half to get adjusted to the pick and roll coverage and we had to many turnovers, but in the second half we cleaned up our turnovers and shared the ball better. We also had better spacing and adjusted better to their hedging. We defended aggressive for the most part and that began with the guards. We were always pressuring and had active hands”, stressed EPG Baskets guard Garrett Hicks. It was the real first test for the RheinStars Cologne who had problems taking care of the ball with 25 turnovers and shot poorly which led to the loss. “I feel like despite having 3 guys out, we showed real poise. I think like our young guys stepped up. We had too many turnovers and it was just one of those nights where nothing fell”, stressed RheinStars Cologne guard Asa Williams.

Calvin Wishart at the FT line

The RheinStars took the rapid 4-0 lead as their guards Pro B MVP Ruppert Hennen and ex Skyliner Maxi Begue scored while their trap defense totally tied up Koblenz in the first 40 seconds. However then came some serious fireworks in the name of Calvin Wishart. July 4th was long gone and so were the fireworks, but the ex Wurzburg player gave a new meaning to scoring in bunches as he reeled off 9 points in less than a minute giving Koblenz the 11-4 advantage. 2 quick steals from himself helped as he nailed 2 three´s and also made 2 lay in´s. “Calvin plays with fire each day. I think like everyone is going to have to get used to seeing spurts like that from him”, smiled Garrett Hicks. One even heard a MVP chant from a spectator in the direction of Wishart. Koblenz kept the lead, but couldn´t run away from Cologne as they stayed in the game getting big baskets as always from shifty Ruppert Hennen and ex Longwood College (NCAA) forward Zac Watson also scored keeping Koblenz up only by the score of 17-15. Ex Dragons Rhondorf forward Tim Smith Jr was a force getting a few offensive rebound and putbacks as his energy was real refreshing to watch. Hicks and Williams traded three pointers and the EPG Baskets Koblenz had the tight 23-20 advantage after 10 minutes. “That first quarter was very tight. We had problems with turnovers and were still getting adjusted to the game, but we were hitting shots pretty well”, stressed Garrett Hicks.

Zac Watson from downtown

The second quarter was very close until the last minute where Garrett Hicks rattled off 6 points to give the EPG Baskets the more comfortable 7 point lead at the break. The RheinStars Cologne had a good phase in the first few minutes going on a 9-4 run to get the lead back at 29-27. In the run, they got a trey from Williams, a 20 footer from Canadian Adam Paige and an offensive rebound and put back and dunk from Bjoern Rohwer. The RheinStars were doing a good job taking the mis matches and getting some easy lay ups. However the EPG Baskets had no lull at all on offense continuing to execute well as Tim Smith Jr continued to be a force hitting shots and getting key rebounds. He had 11 rebounds in the game while the other 4 bigs of Moeller, Bacak, Sonnenfeld and Niedermanner had 12 in all. “Tim has a quick second jump. He is a great shooter and his game creates opening for our driving game”, warned Garrett Hicks. Wishart added a dunk and Smith Jr a trey while the guests got a tip in and lay in from Watson as Koblenz led 37-36. Hicks then closed out the second quarter in fine fashion with a trey, lay in and free throw for the 43-36 advantage. “That run at the end gave us breathing room and confidence and built our momentum going into the third quarter. I was just trying to pick my spots”, said Garrett Hicks.

Garrett Hicks from outside

In the third quarter the EPG Baskets Koblenz took control of the game going on a 10-0 run to lead 53-39. Asa Williams actually began the third quarter with a clutch trey as Cologne trailed 43-39, but then came the brutal 10-0 run as the EPG Baskets showed what team is all about allowing 5 different guys to contribute in the scoring. Ex BBL player Aleksa Kovacevic hit free throws, ex Trier big man Janis Sonnenfeld made a lay in, Smith was very active as usual on the offensive glass with a offensive rebound and put back, Wishart scored on transition and Niédermanner made a step back jumper. The EPG Baskets defensive pressure was overwhelming as steals were produced and the RheinStars had no way of finding an offensive rhythm. German Jasper Gunther then took some pressure off Hennen who was on the bench as he scored 7 unanswered points, but they couldn´t make any ground as the EPG Baskets Koblenz continued to execute well on offense. Hicks made a lay in and the Koblenz bench also stepped up as Jacob Hanzalek hit a three pointer. The RheinStars only scored 10 points in the third quarter and Jonas Niedermanner closed out the scoring with a lay in after getting the bullet pass from Alex Moeller for the Koblenz 60-46 advantage after 30 minutes. Moeller only scored 1 point on ¼ shooting from the free throw line, but was third best with assists in the game with 3. “I think that our offense helped our defense. Whenever we scored, it helped us set our defense. We continued to press really well and got many stops”, stated Garrett Hicks. “We came out flat. We had 1 basket in the first 6 minutes. Our turnovers really hurt us and we couldn´t match their physicality”, stated Asa Williams.

Asa Williams from the parking lot

The EPG Baskets Koblenz sealed the lid on the win early getting 5 stops in a row and later let it rain three´s as they showed some of their offensive potential in the last minutes. The EPG Baskets Koblenz began with a quick 4-0 run as Kovacevic made free throws and ex easyCredit BBL player Marco Bacak made a lay in for the commanding 63-46 lead. Defensively the pressure defense of Koblenz stifled the RheinStars as they couldn´t make any kind of a comeback. Williams finally got the RheinStars on the board with a jumper at the 7,09 mark and then hit a trey as Koblenz led 64-52. However the RheinStars couldn´t get over the hump anymore simply because the EPG Baskets Koblenz decided to let it rain three´s in the last minutes. The EPG Baskets would connect on 5 three´s as Nidermanner hit 2 while Sonnenfeld, Hicks and Hanzalek also connected. The RheinStars also hit a few three´s from Konstantin Lehmann and Rohwer also scored, but it was too little too late as the EPG Baskets Koblenz went to 2-0 in the pre season. “We had our rhythm at the end. We got used to playing with each other and shots began to fall more”, said Garrett Hicks. “Their good start decided the game. We had no chance to comeback when they began hitting their three´s”, said Asa Williams. The EPG Baskets had 5 guys score in double figures led by Garrett Hicks with 16 points. Calvin Wishart added 15 points while Tim Smith Jr and Jonas Nidermanner added 14 points a piece while the RheinStars Cologne were led by Asa Williams with 15 points whiel Bjoern Rohwer had 13 points. The EPG Baskets shot 46% from the field and 34% from outside and had 43 rebounds and 19 turnovers while the RheinStars Cologne shot 36% from the field and 27% from outside and had 41 rebounds and 25 turnovers.

Isaiah Hartenstein Was Like A Big Brother For Thorben Doeding As Family Was Always A Big Topic For The Hartensteins

Thorben Doeding (189-PG-1999) is a 26 year old 189cm guard that has played his whole career with the Artland Dragons. He won the 2014 JBBL (U-16) title with NBA player Isaiah Hartenstein. He has played 194 Pro A games in 7 Pro A seasons. He spoke to germanhoops.com about his ex teammate NBA champion Isaiah Hartenstein

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

Hey Miles! I just moved to Münster to start my Master’s studies and will be living here with my girlfriend. Basketball-wise, I’ll probably step back from playing at the ProA Level, but I am also interested in looking into new perspectives like coaching.

Your ex teammate Isaiah Hartenstein became NBA chmapion with OKC. Did you stay up the whole night to watch history?

Yes, of course! Set my alarm for 2am, right on time for tip-off.

How proud are you of Isaiah Hartenstein. What does this success mean for the Artland Dragons?

I am very proud and happy for him and his family. The Hartensteins had a great impact on the Dragons, especially the youth! “Family” was and is a big topic for the Hartensteins and they always made the whole organization feel like a big family.

Do you still have contact with him to this day? Did you congratulate him?

First thing after the game was congratulating his dad and him. I am still in touch with the Hartenstein family. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it to Isaiah’s wedding 2 years ago but I will definitely visit them soon!

What memories do you have of the 2014 JBBL final against Breitengussbach which you won 68-60?

That was a great day. We had a real good group and shared that goal from the start of the season. Being able to play in the Artland Arena in front of such a big crowd and players of the Dragons BBL team, like Brandon Thomas and then achieving what we set out to do was amazing.

What was the key to that success? The team had 2 giants with Hartenstein and Herkenhoff and great aggressive guards.

As I just mentioned, we were confident that we can win it all that year. Everybody played their role well and we had so much fun. Isaiah Hartenstein, Philipp Herkenhoff and Noah Westerhaus were very skilled bigs, Jan Mügge was a great shooter and the Potratz brothers were relentless defenders and knew how to put the ball in the basket.

Isaiah Hartenstein had a 22/14 game. How do you remember his game then?

He did it all! He was strong under the basket but also handled the ball and shot from outside. And of course, his defense presence was already big back then.

If someone had told you that he would be NBA champion 11 years later what would you have thought?

I would have thought “Yeah, he made it!” That was his dream, his goal. Already at that age he told his Dad that he wanted to win a NBA championship one day and that is what they worked for ever since.

In JBBL the guys are very young, but what kind of a relationship did you have with him? Were you close?

Isaiah was like a big brother. His family took in a few of us players who came from outside Quakenbrück, giving us the opportunity to balance school with four hours of basketball training each day. I ended up, living with the Hartensteins for three years. Spending the time with three or four other basketball-crazy teens like Isaiah and me, having fun at the dinner table and playing video games together was great!

He often says in interviews that so many doubted him in his young days. But how can that be? It seems like he dominated youth basketball and then went his way.

Honestly, I could never understand why people were doubting him. He dominated in the JBBL and NBBL and became Adidas Next Generation Tournament MVP in Kaunas 2016. He stayed down-to-earth and kept working but somehow people thought it wouldn’t be enough.

Have you followed Isaiah Hartenstein´s career in the last decade? How have you observed his development?

His path resembles a good example of how dedication, hard work and also patience will lead you to success in the end. There were some ups and downs but at the end Isaiah took his opportunity and made the best out of it.

Can you explain why he had to pay his dues so long? He switched a lot of teams but for some reason he was never used the right way.

I think he needed some time to acclimate to the NBA, to find his rhythm and figure out what works best for him in the league. Once he did that and was utilized the right way, like he was in New York, he was able to show teams that he can be a real asset, just as he is now in OKC.

Now he made his break through with OKC. Do you feel like he is still on his way of becoming an even better player?

Isaiah is constantly working, learning and improving. He averaged his first double double in the last regular season. He will continue to grow and make an even bigger impact.

He played in the Artland Dragons organization but now seems to support ratiopharm Ulm. Does he still have some kind of ties to Artland?

I think history and memories tie him and his family to Quakenbrück but there is no contact to the Dragons at the moment.

Thanks Thorben for the chat.

Knowing About Guys Like Sochan, Dadiet And Essengue Was A No Brainer For Namori Omog To Join The ratiopharm Ulm Organization

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If Namori Omog (188-G-2006) who lists current EPG Baskets guard Calvin Wishart as his toughest opponent last season saved his best for last in last season´s NBBL playoff series against ratiopharm Ulm is unknown, but stats don´t lie. In the first 6 NBBL games, he scored a total of only 51 points while always seeming to be in the shadow of Ivan Crnjac and Jamie Edoka, but against Ulm, he literally exploded. He scored 71 points in total and averaged 23,0ppg. The only thing that was missing in the end was getting to the next round. His NBBL stats were 12.8ppg, 3.3rpg, 4.6apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 48.3%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 72.9% It is often that when you see a player move on, it is often instrumental how well he did during the last season against his new team that helped them make the decision to reel him in. Recently Namori Omog left his comfort zone of Frankfurt and signed with the ratiopharm Ulm organization as a double license player to play Pro B with Orange Academy and the perspective for BBL minutes with Ulm. Was there a feeling that Omog was on Ulm´s radar after that series? “I think that I was on their radar after my performance in the playoff series. I didn´t plan that though. But my goal going into the Ulm series was to definitely step up my game”, stressed Namori Omog. He had had a very strong NBBL season with Eintracht Frankfurt, but where was his feeling after the season in terms of remaining or seeking a new challenge? “I did have that feeling of possibly taking on a new challenge, but to remain in Frankfurt was still an option. But in the end, I decided it was best for my further development that I take on a new challenge”, said Namori Omog.

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It has to be 100% a no brainer for any young player to want to join the ratiopharm Ulm organization. How this organization has developed further in the last 6 years has been amazing. From Killian Hayes to guys like Jeremy Sochan, Juan Nunez, Pacome Dadiet, Noa Essengue to Ben Saraf have all been drafted by the NBA. And this season the club has hauled in the next big prospect from Italy with Diego Garavaglia. “Ulm was at the top of my list. I have a double license. My main role will be to play in the Pro B, but at the same time, I want to record my first BBL minutes”, warned Namori Omog. There were many reasons what made Ulm attractive for him not to mention the great facilities, reputation and all the young guys that made their way to the NBA in the last few years. “Jeremy Sochan´s development has been very impressive. He is surely a role model, but all in all, Ulm was very attractive for me with their great record of developing young players. I think Ulm is simply the best place for my development. Being able to practice with the BBL team and possibly play Eurocup was very attractive for me. I think that that will help me grow and become more known as a player”, stressed Namori Omog. The super speedy guard who doesn´t remember playing Jamie Edoka in practice 1-1 games last season, but feels the games would be 50/50 if played will concentrate 100% on basketball this season, but may take on an internship or help coach youth teams. He will be working intensively with Orange Academy head coach Florian Flabb who helped lead Ulm´s U-19 NBBL team into the Top 4 in Berlin last May. “I like how coach gives his players freedom. He knows the strengths of each player and how to help them implement it best into a system”, stated Namori Omog. There has been also a little house cleaning this season as new talents have arrived like Dutch player Yanu Slingerland. He knows that mentally he will have to be more than ready to compete daily against such tough competition a step above what he saw in Frankfurt. “I know Yanu. He is super athletic and physical for his age. He is a very good shooter which he recently demonstrated at the youth European Championships. I´m thankful that Ulm give young players a chance. I will have to use that chance to make an impact. I will have to continue to work hard and improve my game”, warned Namori Omog. He also understands what part of his game is most vital to improve this season. “My biggest personal goal with my game is to improve my shot. I have to get a more stable three pointer. That will make me more dangerous. I also want to grow as a leader in the Pro B”, commented Namori Omog.

The athletic guard who feels Germany will achieve a medal at the upcoming European Championships and reach the final had some good years in Frankfurt even if they weren´t always rosy. “I had my ups and downs in Frankfurt. I think that I really improved my mentality in Frankfurt. Before Frankfurt, I wasn´t as dedicated. I had to be more dedicated in Frankfurt and was forced not to see it as fun. I did a good job working on my strengths and using my speed better”, remembered Namori Omog. Last season he was part of the magnificent trio with Ivan Crnjac and Jamie Edoka. From the outside it seemed like he was a bit in their shadows. Did it feel like he had less support for his development than them and did he see easyCredit BBL perspective? “I do believe that there was BBL perspective there for me in Frankfurt, but to be honest I did have that feeling that my development wasn´t pushed as much as theirs. I wasn´t able to practice with the BBL team. I believe being able to do that would of really helped my game more. I also think that I deserved more Pro B minutes”, expressed Namori Omog. He was very blessed to have had a coach like Sepehr Tarrah who was able to get the best out of him. “He taught me exactly how much I can control an opponent by the amount of preparation I put in for each game and what advantages I can use”, added Namori Omog. He will most likely battle against former teammate Ivan Crnjac this year in the Pro B. Of course he followed his former teammate closely this summer at the U-18 European Championships where Germany only reached 7th place. It seemed like Crnjac wasn´t allowed to show his full game during the competition. “I think that the seventh place wasn´t so surprising. One saw after the first game that they weren´t going to be as strong as the U-19 team. I think that team play was lacking and their mentality didn´t work so well. I think that Ivan will learn from this low. I think an experience like this will make him stronger”, stressed Namori Omog. Who knows he may even bump into Isaiah Hartenstein before he heads back to the States who has found a love for the ratiopharm Ulm organization. What would he ask the newly crowned NBA champion first? “I would ask him what are the 2-3 vital things that I need to have in order to become a champion”, stressed Namori Omog. It will be interesting to see how well Namori Omog develops his game further this season under Florian Flabb. One thing is for sure, he has definitely picked a place where he can work on what it takes to become a champion.

Malik Riddle Became More Aggressive And Physical With The RheinStars And Improved His Defense

Miles Schmidt-Scheuber with Malik Riddle in Rhondorf

Malik Riddle (193-G-1999, college: HSU) is a 25 year old 193cm guard from Tennessee that completed his second professional season and first in Germany with Pro B team RheinStars Cologne averaging 13.6ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 63.4%. Last season he played with Gzira Athleta Birkirkara (Malta-BOV League D1) averaging 28.8ppg, 9.4rpg, 3.9apg, Steals-3 (2.6spg), FGP: 57.8%, 3PT: 33.1%, FT: 75.5%. He began his basketball career at Rossville Christian Academy. He then played 2 seasons at Morehead State University (NCAA) and then played 3 seasons at Henderson State University (NCAA2). He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball-

Thanks Malik for chatting with germanhoops.com. Where are you at the moment and now is basketball life treating you?

Hey im doing good. Been recovering from surgery back shooting and working out now. Glad to be back at it.

You played the 2024-2025 season for the RheinStars Koeln (Germany-ProB) averaging 13.6ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 63.4%. What kind of an experience was it for you?

This past season was a good experience for me to see a different level of basketball. Thought the competition was good. I enjoyed it.

Your season ended abruptly on March 8. How tough was not being able to play until the end of the season?

It was very tough not being able to play the whole season. I was very sad because I wanted to be out there and help the team on the court. I wanted us to be able to make it to the championship. So the whole thing was very difficult for me.

The RheinStars season ended suddenly in the first round of the playoffs against Bernau. Did the RheinStars underestimate them?

Idk if they underestimated them I think we just didn’t play our best basketball and Bernau played great they were aggressive the whole game on both ends of the court floor.

The 88-56 loss to Bernau in game 1 was a shock for all. Was that just one of those days where nothing went right? Do you feel like you could have been the difference in the playoffs?

Yes I feel like I could’ve been a difference for us in the playoffs. I know we would’ve won if I was out there on the floor.

How content were you with your season averaging 13.6ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 63.4%. What school grade would you give your season?

Not content at all with how I played. I give myself a B- or a C+. I could’ve been a lot better than that. I feel injury was lingering throughout the season & I was trying to play through that but mentally scared of hurting myself and I don’t think I played my 100% full game. I know I’m capable of a lot more than those numbers.

You shot the best 3 point percentage in career. Could that be the stepping stone to making 40% the next season?

Yes I think I can get to 40% my next season really working on my details when shooting now, so I’m looking to make a jump in that area.

How did your game grow in the Pro B? What part of your game benefited most?

I think my game grew more in being more physical and aggressive. Was more focus on defense this season. I got better on defense, I’m still not at the point I want to be but I want to continue to grow in that area of my game.

How special was teammate Jannis Von Seckendorf? Is sky still the limit for him?

Jannis is a freak athlete, I think he is very capable of developing his game more and moving in to a top league. He plays hard, especially on defense. He wants to win & the way he works it shows. Any team would want a player like him.

How special of a player is Davi Remagen? He will play in the NCAA this season. Do you see him being an impact player there?

Man when I first met Davi I didn’t know he was that young. He definitely is an impact player. He is so great for his age I can see him only getter better. He has the right mindset and approach to the game. I know he will do well in NCAA. I´m really happy for him

What was your personal favorite game in the Pro B last season? You had great games against Fellbach, Coburg and Oberaching.

my personally favorite was the first game against Fellbach. That was my first game playing. I had to sit the first few games because of work Visa so I was excited being out there playing and I felt great that game.

Who was your toughest player opponent in the Pro B?

The toughest player was Jaylen Alston. He played very aggressive and was relentless going to the basket.

Who wins a 1-1 in practice you or Ruppert Hennen?

Haha i don’t know we never really played but I bet it would be a fun game. We are both good so who knows. ( But I would win lol )

Is there a dynasty brewing in OKC?

They have the right team over at OKC to build a dynasty so I say it is possible.

Is Shai Gillgeous-Alexander the best point guard in the NBA now?

As of now he is, for sure best player in the league leading his team to a championship can’t wait to see what he does next season.

Thanks Malik for the chat.

Noah Kamdem Learned To Be A Post Player In Frankfurt And Has Found A Second Home In Erfurt

Noah Kamdem guarding Isaiah Hartenstein

Noah Kamdem (198-C-1998) is a 26 year old 198cm center that has enjoyed a 10 year plus career. He will play his 4th season with the CATL Basketball Loewen Erfurt (ProB). He has been a real basketball traveler in Germany having played with Troster Breitengussbach, Nurnberg, Herzogenaurach, Team Ehingen, Rolstock, PS Karlsruhe, Schwenningen, Coburg, Frankfurt and Elchingen. He spoke to eurobasket about his basketball career.

You will play a 5th season with the Lowen in Erfurt. Did you remain mostly because of the family atmosphere?

Yes I did. It is a real family atmosphere.

Has it become like a second home for you?

Yes it has. My son was born here and my girlfriend is from here. Everything fit.

What makes the Basketball Lowen such a special organization?

It is a special club, because I feel like we can achieve something with this program. We are still waiting for the new practice gym. I feel like when that is ready, then we will make the next step in the direction of the Pro A.

Paul Albrecht like you also keeps remaining in Erfurt and loves the club. How special oof a teammate has he been for you and how ha she helped your game most?

He is a super teammate and guy. I always am able to learn something new from him. He is more experienced than me and has played at a higher level than I have. He is an even more allrounder than I am. I always try to soak up something new from him.

You played parts of 2 seasons in Frankfurt. What was your fondest moment there?

I really enjoyed my time there. Frankfurt is where I established my post up game. I feel like I belong to the best big men in the Pro B now. I was really fortunate to have had a coach like Sepehr Tarrah who really taught me the moves and improve my ball handling. Nobody can stop me inside.

How proud are you of guys like Jordan Samare and Alex Richardson who all made the next step after Frankfurt?

I am super proud of both of them. I hope they stay fit. I feel like both will reach the BBL.

In the 2019-2020 season you played in Schwenningen, Coburg and Frankfurt and covid came. How tough was this season? What did you learn from this season?

I learned that no matter where you are, you have to keep working hard on the game. All you need is a ball to get better. You can always get better even if the coach has different ideas.

Why did you never have a long Pro A career?

I think that everything has to fit. I feel like the conditions are very good in Erfurt to reach the Pro A. I think all in all, you can improve more if you play a lot instead of playing sparse minutes in the Pro A. I think that my drive and shot will help me get to the higher level.

You played a season with PS Karlsruhe. I´m sure you learned a lot from Maurice Pluskota?

Yes of course I did. I was lucky that when he was injured, I was able to start for a few months and got good minutes. I played very good pick and roll defense in that span. We reached the last 8th place for the playoffs. I showed that I could perform at a high level. I think that I made the wrong decision to go to Schwenningen after that season.

How tough was your Pro B season in Rostock? Did you get a fair chance?

It was tough in Rostock. They chose Dennis Teuchert before me. Daniel Lopez was vital for me that season. He was my mentor. They had a small rotation, but I still learned a lot practicing twice a day.

There were so many great character guys in Rostock like Brandon Lockhart, Jordan Talbert, Chris Frazier, Bill Borekambi or Zaire Thompson. Who had the biggest impact on you?

I think that Lopez had a big impact on me as did Bill Borekambi and Jordan Talbert. Zaire Thompson also had a big impact on me. They didn´t use him the right way.

You played a season in Ehingen. You were teammates with Kam Taylor. If someone had told you then that he would become a Euroleague player soon what would you have thought?

That was Kam´s rookie season. From his awareness and athleticism, you could have thought that. He was such a hard worker and was a super teammate. You don´t always get that from Americans. He was funny and was always ready to help me. He never thought that he was better than you.

You played some years in Breitengussbach. Did you have a mentor?

I lived 3 years with Andi Obst and Leon Kratzer was my teammate. Mirko Petrich was like a mentor. He did a good job there. Now he is with Alba Berlin. He was always very heartfelt. Mario Dugandzic also was super and helped me a lot especially off the court.

Who was the toughest player that you ever faced in your career?

Isaiah Hartenstein

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Andi Obst, Daniel Keppeler, Leon Kratzer, Bill Borekambi, Dominykas Pleta

Please name your NBA, Euro and German Mount Rushmore.

Lebron James. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Joel Embild

Kyle Hines, Luka Doncic, Marcus Slaughter, Brandon Roberts

Dirk Nowitzki, Dennis Schroeder, Andi Obst, Franz Wagner

Who is your GOAT

Lebron James.

Thanks Noah for the chat.

Rising Agent Drew Kelso Of One Motive Sports And I Are In Different Basketball Fields But Share The Same Passion And Work Ethic

I have been very fortunate over the years to have had a very good journalist to player relationship. I love featuring player´s journey on eurobasket.com and germanhops.com, because every player no matter where they are if it´s the NBA, first division France, 4th division or somewhere in the middle of nowhere in Argentina, every player has their own unique story. Obviously through my good contacts with players, I often am able to get in contact with other players. But what happens if I can´t get that desired number from a player? Well over the years, I have also been fortunate to preserve good relationships with agents. I have befriended many agents over the years and my list always gets larger. There is nothing better than for a player to get some free exposure. Not only the players profits, but so does the agent. One agent that I have become very friendly with has been One Motive Sports founder Drew Kelso. I was shocked to learn that I got to know him back in June of 2022. In a short span of 2 years to 2024, I had interviewed 17 of his clients. The list has continued to rise in the last 1 year. The last player I interviewed was Tevis Olison. It was actually 15 in 2024 and only a few months later it grew to 18 as he added Vlad Moldoveanu of VM Hoops Agency as I had interviewed a few of his players. “Man, 18 guys is crazy! We appreciate you and your hard work first of all”, stressed Drew Kelso in 2024. After a brief moment in thought, I realized that we are very much alike. I´m a workaholic and never take a day off. I´m always looking for that next interview and writing articles on players. My passion for the game is extraordinary. For me it´s like a game. Who will be my next interview and how big is the challenge to reel in a NBA player for a Q&A? Drew is the same as me. He is an ultimate workaholic. Not only is he doing all he can to get every player of his in the best situation, but when he does, his job isn´t done. This guy shows so much love and does so much promotion for his players on social media on a daily basis. I honestly have not seen another agent give as much love for his players as he does. Whenever I have interviewed a player, I like to follow their journey closer. It wasn´t any different when I was able to interview Daeqwon Plowden (198-G/F-1998, college: BGSU, agency: One Motive Sports) of One Motive Sprots a few years ago after hie finished college. He played NBA Summer League and has made a massive rise in this time. He paid his dues in the G-League and got a 2 way contract with the Atlanta Hawks in 2023. You could feel Kelso´s joy as he was posting news about that. It made me happy as well. But now it´s time to hear about his unique journey as a basketball agent.

Drew Kelso hails from Arkansas and went to Lincoln trail college and then finished at Blue Mountain College in Mississippi. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a pro ice hockey player and sportscaster. Since I´m from Boston and watched every sport news cast in the 80´s from the local channels 4,5 and 7. I remember often hearing the name Bob Wolfe and seeing him in interviews as he was handling Larry Bird. Kelso also had a vision of where he wanted to go jobwise when he was a kid. “I told my Dad when I was 13 years old that I wanted to be a sports agent. Life took me a different direction when I started a retail business in my dorm room when I was 21 and then wound up back chasing my dreams 9 years later (another story for another day, lol). But, looking back I guess I really had no idea of agents truly were. The obvious answer is the dramatized Jerry Maguire or even Dom Pagnotti from “He Got Game”. Coming from a small city in Arkansas, it’s not like we had any agents coming around for me to learn from. So, I guess, I didn’t really have any role models in the agent world. I am a self-proclaimed agent nerd though. I study agents, agencies, scouts, etc. Not in a sense of being envious, but at the end of the day I am eight seasons into this but I’m still on a constant pursuit of learning and not afraid to ask questions or admit that I’m wrong in a scenario. When I played, I used to watch certain players and try to immolate my game after them. I do the same in the agent business. I also try to take things I don’t like from certain agents and implement into what we don’t want to do. I always say, I have a lot of respect anyone crazy enough to get into this business and I keep that respect for anyone in the business until something is done for me to lose it somewhat”, stressed Drew Kelso in 2024. He is in his 8th year as an agent and founded One Motive Sports in 2018 and in a way is like a player who just plays the game he loves. “It’s been a blessing to be in my dream profession. But if I had to say one thing, it would be being able to genuinely get to impact the lives of so many players and their families. To know that we’ve been fortunate enough to see young men’s lives changed from when they signed with us at OMS has been amazing. We’ve not only seen players make the NBA, high levels all over the world, see them make a lot of money, but also have been fortunate enough to see players get married, start families, begin coaching, etc. We just believe in the person more than the player and that makes it more of a mission in life more than a job”, stated Drew Kelso in 2024. One of my favorite questions that I love to ask players is what their wake up call was to being a rookie overseas where they knew you were far away from home. Of course I couldn´t refrain from asking Drew what his was as an agent. “I think the wake up call for me was the constant rejection. Reaching out to teams around the world, being left on read, been told no thank you so many times, etc. And we’re not talking about Real Madrid or Alba Berlin teams, respectfully we were being told no by super low level/entry level type teams, which in hindsight, is what we were… low level. I think that and then just the COVID pandemic in 2020. In March of 2019 we had 1 player playing abroad. In March of 2020, we had grown to 36 players in 27 countries. Dealing with the pandemic and getting all of these guys home safely back to their families in a state of so much uncertainty, that was insane. They didn’t teach the art of dealing with a pandemic on our FIBA Agent test”, commented Drew Kelso in 2024.

The company started from scratch and has really have made a name for themselves step by step. It wasn´t easy for the company, but on their website there is a quote that reads, “The distance is nothing when one has a motive. A very important sentence that has helped the company grow and have success. “Everyone’s view of success is different. For me, it’s the ability that we’ve been able to start something from literally scratch as you said and grow it into something real. To see OMS guys in the NBA to across so many countries across the globe, it’s special. Everyone can look at our journey and see guys like Trey Jemison and Malevy Leons in the NBA and how cool that looks, which it is but when we started this thing in 2018 and Thomas Sandlin and I were up at 4:00 AM cold calling, Facebook messaging, emailing, etc. teams in Regionalliga Germany or the second division of Sweden and getting no replies and ignored? Man, that was a different grind. But we had to go thru that to get to where we are now. That’s where the quote “the distance is nothing when one has a motive” comes in. Thomas and I always knew we had a higher calling to make OMS into something special. Even though its never been easy, I wouldn’t change a thing”, warned Drew Kelso. The company continues to grow and expand thanks to great guys helping Drew with Thomas Sandlin, Davon Bell, Josh Jones and Clay Mallory. “Wow, what can I even say about these guys. Thomas is like the brother I never had. We started this company together on a mission that was bigger than basketball or either of us. We are complete opposite in every sense of the word, but at the same time, just because we think differently, we’ve been around each other so much that we normally end up at similar thought processes about the business. It’s been great to go through this journey with him and we tell stories and reflect back so much on what we’ve been blessed to build. He has such an immense value to OMS and I couldn’t do this without him. Davon Bell and Josh Jones are special to me because they have seen OMS from both sides. They were both former clients and then turned agents. Josh was our first hire at OMS. He was such a talented player and got the short end of the stick with COVID as so many players in the international basketball world did. I saw immense value with Josh in his ability to relate to players and he’s been instrumental in recruiting several players at OMS like Terry Allen, Tevin Olison, Raekwon Rogers, and more. Davon and Josh were both part of our very first “recruiting class” in 2019 and believed in OMS when there wasn’t much to believe in. Forever grateful for them for that. Davon played two years in Europe and was one of our first “real” clients when he was playing very well at Jamtland in Sweden before an injury cut his Rookie year short. His basketball mind is terrific and I lean on him to help me with talent identification. Both of those guys embody what we want to have in our company and represent us the right way. Clay Mallory has been huge for us at OMS. I met Clay in 2019 at an exposure camp in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League. We both were just starting out and both had very little going on (even though we thought we did lol). We always stayed close and bounced ideas off each other. In 2021, we made the decision to merge his company in with us at OMS and he take on a role at OMS. He is the Director of our Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) side at OMS and my eyes out in California/the West Coast. Clay has really grown during his years at OMS and just will continue to get better. Great guy that does things the right way”, warned Drew Kelso in 2024. It is always beneficial when one has ex players in the company. These are guys who have seen it all and know exactly how players tick. “Yeah, as aforementioned with Davon and Josh, it’s been awesome. The value that those guys brings is immense. They can relate to players, especially the ones that are playing abroad, way better than I can. I’ve never flew hallway across the world to chase a dream to play professionally, they have. I feel like I can relate to our clients pretty well still, but those guys are probably way cooler for our guys to talk to than me”, smiled Drew Kelso in 2024.

Being an agent is no piece of cake. It is constant work. Not to mention the travel around the globe visiting players and seeing how their doing. “Typically, I am at home and able to work out of an office at the house. Depends on the time of year, but regardless I wake up early to work with the European and international market as a whole, our players over there, etc. In the summer, I usually am in the office a little after 4:00 AM to be able to talk to decision makers with the time difference. Right now, it’s a little different. We have some things in the works (stay tuned), but I am more focused on our current clients and making sure they are ok. All but a handful of our clients at the time of writing this are on a team currently, so it’s more maintaining the guys we have and monitoring their progress, keeping an eye on the market, and recruiting is really ramping up. The cycle keeps going”, stated Drew Kelso in 2024. One thing that separates One Motive Sports from other agencies is just how important the player really is. The motto of the company that it pursues happiness. This has a deep meaning having to do with a fallen friend. “Yeah, without getting too deep into the story. Thomas and I started One Motive Sports (and named it after) the passing of our mutual best friend. He gave me the vision to chase my agent dreams still even though I was seven to eight years removed from basketball about a week before he tragically passed away. So, the name “One Motive” was something that he preached all the time and his One Motive was to pursue happiness at all times. I fought the idea of leaving everything I knew in my adult life and closed the retail business and got into the agency business to honor him. When you do something that’s bigger than you, you work that much harder. I always tell players to remember their “why” and what got you here. Without that none of us really have anything worth fully pursuing in my opinion. It’s not about the deals, contracts, levels, etc. for me as much as it is honoring my friend and making sure we live out the legacy left and live his dream for me thru our clients”, stressed Drew Kelso in 2024. One often hears about how team´s check players characters before signing them. There are so many agents out there that will sign anyone, but with One Motive Sports, they have a clear idea of who they want to represent and not. “Yeah, no doubt. I will admit, early on we were very bullish and had to take chances on a lot of guys that we may or may not should have. But in retrospect, they took chances on us too. Some of those guys turned out to have great careers (some still going from the early OMS days) and some we all learned valuable lessons on. One thing that I’ve learned is character matters so much. You can only be a bad person for so long. No matter how talented you are, your character eventually has to kick in. The OMS logo and name has such a deep meaning to us and we want people that represent that well. I could genuinely care less if people know who I am in the general public eye. I want them to know what OMS stands for as a company and that they are not only getting a talented player, but often times a better person”, expressed Drew Kelso in 2024. I love how the company doesn´t like to call their players clients, but family. Is having this feeling of being one family the difference between success and not? “No doubt. The word “family” gets thrown out a lot from teams, agents, etc. We truly treat these guys like family. If you know me, I am very passionate about our guys and talk to them constantly (Thomas Sandlin even more than me usually lol). Not just about basketball, but life, their families, their trials and tribulations. There’s only so much business you can talk about with a client. You get what? One, maybe two contracts a year? How many times can you talk about that during the season legitimately with that client? We’ve done a really good job of not only signing these guys but a lot of them we’ve had for their entire pro career and retained them. Retaining players is half the battle. We live in a “transfer portal” society and players leave the moment something is tough. Have we lost guys? Sure. Have we had to let guys go? Sure. But, ultimately when you build the Family culture that we’ve built, guys want to stick around and the feeling is mutual on our side”, added Drew Kelso in 2024.

One Motive Sports continues to build their client pool and no they don´t take just any player. They do a lot of recruiting in finding the right players for the agency. “We definitely have taken the road less traveled in our agency journey. In retrospect, I guess a lot of our players have to. That’s what makes finding the right players that much more special. Have we been wrong before? Sure. Have players maybe been wrong about choosing to come to OMS before? Sure. But, at the end of the day we always say “we will get the players that we are supposed to get. We do a ton of due diligence in recruiting players to become a part of the OMS Family. Not just talent evaluation. It goes into deep “intel” of each player, many conversations with that particular player and their inner circle whomever that may be, etc. I do think that the evaluation process may be my favorite part of the agency business personally. I love being able to get with our group and talk about certain players, go to games, watch them on film and building relationships. Thru trials and tribulations we’ve learned what we are looking for as well. We feel really good about where our current group is and continuing to grow the right way! Still a long way to go from where we want to be though”, said Drew Kelso in 2024. In the last few years the company has helped guys like Trey Jemison, Daeqwon Plowden and Malevy Leons reach the NBA. These were solid guys coming out of college, but not necessarily future NBA guys. Obviously these players put in a lot of hard work, but this wasn´t a fluke either. “I got licensed to be an agent in the NBA in 2021. We started our NBA journey in 2022 with Drake Jeffries and Daeqwon Plowden. Both went thru the NBA Pre-Draft process with them. From then, it’s just been a strong focus for us at OMS. Trey, Daeqwon, Malevy, weren’t guys as you said that had much NBA interest coming out of college. Some, but not a ton. We always talk about “can you cultivate a role?” These guys have an elite skill (or multiple) that can translate to the NBA as a role player, where you can make a ton of money and live your dream out. These guys bought into what we preached to them and then they did the work. All I can really take credit for is signing them and putting them in positions to succeed. They are the ones that did the work and put their body on the line day in and day out. The NBA is tough, man. Especially with where we are in dealing with “fringe” NBA guys. People always talk about the NBA is the best 450 players in the world (600 if you count two-way contract guys). It’s not. It’s about the best FITS in the world. We try to find the guys that are the best potential fits for an NBA team. These guys have shown that they are capable and worthy of being in this position whether anyone else really thought so or not”, commented Drew Kelso in 2024. One of the massive surprises in 2024 was seeing the incredible rise of Malevy Leons attain real NBA minutes a few months after playing NBA Summer League. Kelso´s great support via social media looked like he was a small kid in a candy store. “ It’s the best. When you are growing up wanting to be a sports agent, with all due respect, I never had a dream of sending a player to play in Slovakia or Hungary. Nothing wrong with those as we have done many deals in places like this (and will continue to), but I had the dream of representing NBA players. It’s so much harder than people think. I worked my tail off to even get my NBA license let alone building rapport with teams to be able to talk about our players like a Malevy Leons about when we signed him. Seeing those guys live out their dream? Unbelievable. Malevy is the American Dream personified. He came to America for junior college and barely spoke English about six years ago. A lot of scouts doubted him during the Pre-Draft process. We saw something in Malevy and more importantly Malevy saw something in himself. He was the first player born in the Netherlands to make an NBA appearance in twelve years! Even though there was a Dutch draft pick this year and two other guys that signed NBA deals, Malevy was the first to play an NBA regular season game in twelve years. That’s bigger than basketball. He put a whole country on his back that night and made people back home so happy. I’m forever proud of Malevy for that”, stressed Drew Kelso in 2024. I also cover many of Kelso´s players in Germany in the top 5 league easyCredit BBL since that is the country I cover most. “I think I’ve literally placed a guy in six different levels of Germany over the years, so I’d say we’re pretty well versed there lol. From BBL to Oberliga. I personally love the German market. The people there are good to deal with, no real issues typically like in some other markets. Good place to live. We rarely have complaints from our guys that go to Germany. I think the BBL is terrific. It’s extremely competitive and often the best step for a guy to get into other top leagues like Italy, France, Spain, Turkey, etc. I would say it’s in the top 5 domestic leagues in Europe. Even though some of the teams don’t have the budgets that teams in other top leagues have, they do such a good job with the resources they have. We always want to have a mainstay in the BBL market for sure”, said Drew Kelso in 2024.

So what is the future of One Motive Sports. Is Quality more important than quantity or is a goal to keep expanding the player list? “Actually, as we speak, we are going thru a lot of potential scenarios to grow OMS. Our thing is we want to do it the right way. We are in the process of growing and expanding and that comes with a lot of due diligence and planning. Quality is definitely the most important thing. We feel that it doesn’t really matter the number of clients a company has, its more do they have the infrastructure and the ability to maintain and grow those clients the RIGHT way. That’s all we focus on is doing things the right way. We have some things coming though that will continue to hopefully keep OMS going the right way”, warned Drew Kelso in 2024. Another trait we both have is that we are Never satisfied. “I think if you’re satisfied then you stop pursuing dreams. I was so naïve coming into the agency thing when I first started. I thought that we would get in the NBA right away and make all this money, lol. That took a LONG time to even scratch the surface of the NBA. I want to secure a long-term NBA deal in the near future. We’ve had three guys make the NBA but nobody on a multi-year standard NBA contract. That’s a goal. I’d love to have an NBA Draft pick as all three guys we’ve had make the NBA went undrafted. As far as Europe, I’d love to have someone in Euroleague. Something we haven’t been able to accomplish but a dream for sure”, said Drew Kelso in 2024. Since our interview, he has helped many more players reach the NBA. One of my favorite things as a report/journalist is interviewing NBA or ex NBA guys. For him it isn´t any different either. “ I think the coolest experience for me was seeing our guys play in NBA games. Trey Jemison’s time in Memphis was really special to me because Memphis is an hour from my house and I grew up going to games there as a kid. I said shortly after I started the agent business that I wasn’t going back to a Grizzlies game until we had a player playing there. I didn’t think it would take five years and I didn’t think it would be an OMS client wearing a Memphis jersey. But overall, the whole experience as an agent has been a blessing and so, so many cool experiences”, added Drew Kelso in 2024. The experience Drew Kelso with his clients reminds me of when I opened baseball card packs as a kid. It was exciting to get the allstar players. It is no different then waiting for the moment when Drew Kelso helps that next college player get an NBA contract. The excitement never wanes in Drew Kelso´s basketball life.

Joe Asberry Believes OKC’S Dynasty Ends Now As He Sees His Golden State Warriors Being On Top In 2026

Joe Asberry (196-F-1965, college: SF State) is an American ex professional basketball player that really has seen it all from crime to drugs, but also played against legends like David Robinson (215-C-65, college: Navy), Gary Payton, Jason Kidd and Brian Shaw and was teammates with German legendary player Christian Welp. He had a 11 year professional career that saw him toil around in the minor leagues of Germany, but he belonged to the best in his day at that level. Since retiring from the game, he has been a spokesperson for young kids and drug prevention, guest speaker, worked in the Alba Berlin organization, been a master of ceremonies for UBC Hannover and been a mentor for young Americans coming overseas trying to live the dream of being a professional basketball player. He worked last season with the Artland Dragons organization. He spoke to germanhoops.com about the 2025 NBA finals.

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

What’s up Miles? Always good to catch up with you. I’m in Berlin, Germany and loving this heatwave, while other’s MELT! LOL!

Let’s talk NBA. OKC are NBA champions. They dominated the whole season. What made them the best team for you?

OKC has a bunch of Dawgs ,who love to play together and thats the key to their success.

How did you rate OKC going into the 2024-2025 NBA season. Were they a team you saw making a run in playoffs?

Coming into the 24/25 Season, I knew OKC would be good, but I didn’t think they would win the title. I thought the Nuggets or Twimberwolves would win the chip

What is your summary of the finals? Did OKC win it fair and square?

OKC was the better team.Fair play to them

Tyrese Haliburton had 9 points in the first 8 minutes, but then left with injury. The Pacers kept pace for a long time. Would the Pacers have won the final with him?

Halifburton is a Elite Stud,but, it was SGA’s time. He was going to go out there and get a 50 ball,or do EVERYTHING to help his team win

Where do you rank Tyrese Haliburton now as a point guard in NBA? Is he top 5 now?

I don’t like to Rank NBA players, because I view all of them as the best basketball players in the World, but with that said, you have to put Haliburton in the conversation of top 5 PG! His clutch 3’s were unreal. To point at Reggie Miller and do the “choke sign” on that stage with the WORLD Watching means that dude is different
What was key in game 7 for OKC winning. If you look at the stats, the To’s seemed to be the big key.

Turnovers will happen in every basketball game. It boils down to who wants to win more, so again OKC has some Dogs with chips on their shoulders and that was the difference.

What was the difference between OKC’s defense and other teams? How key was having a coach like Mark Daigneault for keeping the defensive principles intact all season long?

Mark Daigneualt is a great coach. He hung his hat on them getting stops. We all know defense wins championships, but none of the principles mean anything if you don’t have the players that can play defense. Jalen Williams is a Monster. Luguentz Dort is a Monster. When you have elite studs like those two and Big Hartenstein playing in that pain ,like a Grown ass Man, you can’t go wrong on Defense.

If you had to choose an unsung hero for OKC in the final series and season who would it be?

The unsung hero for me is Big Chet Holmgren. He can average a 20 ball on any team in the NBA! He is damn good and on his way to be great. He didn’t let his injuries or ego get in the way

Which Indiana Pacer player made the biggest jump this season? So many of their players have showed consistency the last years.

Anybody that knows me,knows one thing about me, I don’t like Dunkers,i l Ive them. So Obi Toppin made the biggest Jump and I see him getting better and better! LOL

SGA made the next step. Is he the top point guard in the NBA and top 3 best players in world?

SGA is a NBA World Champion,and the best player in the world TODAY! Now if i let my feelings get involved, I’ll slap myself for not saying Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Steph Curry,Anthony Edwards, The Joker,and Luca Doncic, are the best basketball players in the world. I hope the homey Bryan Battle doesn’t read this he will punch me for not putting his boy Kyrie Irving,in the Mix! LOL!
What is the next step for SGA? Can he elevate his game now to another level or has he reached his prime?

Sky is the limit for SGA! He has that Canadian Chip on his shoulder, showing us Americans,”we’re here buddy”

How cool is it for Germany having that second NBA winner ever after Dirk Nowitzki with Isaiah Hartenstein (213-C/F-1998). Especially since you coach with the Artland Dragons organization where he began his career?

Congratulations to Big Isiah. I love the G-League,so when he was killing in that, I knew it was only a matter of time, big strong, and Dunking on people, I LOVE HIS GAME! Now my job is much harder, I can’t find the next Big Hartenstein in Quackenbruck, real talk though,that area is loaded with talent. There is a big Shot Blocking Diva on my Radar and a 1 on 1 Wizard Diva too, but I won’t put pressure on my 2 “WNBA Allstars” They have enough pressure right now. When they read this, they will know who I’m talking about! Especially if I scream”Stop BSING;AND COOK” LOL!

Have you had any dealings with big Flo Hartenstein, the dad of Isaiah? Can you even imagine what is going through his head the day after?

Congratulations to Big Flo. He gave my guy Pierre Bland a chance ,when nobody else would. I heard his name of course, but we met in Quackenbruck through the Agent I work with (My guy Mike Baron) I’m happy for big Flo. He’s a good dude. I’m sure he’s also laughing at Haters who thought he was crazy when his son went to go hoop in another country. Yes,I’M PETTY !LOL!

Hartenstein became a NBA player with OKC after having to pay his dues for many years. Still I feel like he isn’t respected as a no offensive scorer yet. OK so OKC has many great offensive players, but can Hartenstein ever get more of a scoring role? He just doesn’t get enough shots.

Big Hartenstein is in a perfect position. He proved he can score in the G-League. You feed him, and he will score more. His jump hook is cash. He doesn’t have to score. OKC is loaded with Scorers.

How did you see development of Jalen Williams. Is he on track of becoming an NBA superstar?

Jalen Williams is elite. He will get better and better

How key was the big man duo of Holgrem/Hartenstein. Would OKC have won only with 1 player?

The modern twin towers Holmgren and Hartenstein is incredible. Hartenstein is as strong as an Ox, and truth be told, Holmgren probably has a 8 foot wingspan, its SCARY!

What is possible now with OKC. I picked a dynasty with Boston last season and was wrong. Can it happen with OKC?

OKC’s Dynasty ends now. The Golden State Warriors will sign Giannis, Dame, James Harden, and I’m going to Kidnap Ace Bailey to join the squad, “I believe in 26″Warriors will beat your Celtics in 7! Thanks for having me Miles,I appreciate you!

Thanks Joe For The chat

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