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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 19:47:26 GMT
What has been the best team you've played on, worst team and most enjoyable? Please can you give a reason for each? The worst team I played for was CAB Madeiria is Portugal. It was the worst because the coach had something against me. I made the team better when I played but he would limit my minutes for reasons unknown to me. I remember 1 game VIVIDLY, Germaine Forbes and I came off the bench and we built a lead of 20, he sat us for the whole 4th and we lost by 2. Best team was The Royals, I got to play with my guys. Those guys, I've known for as long as I have played basketball so that was special. Just a crappy way for it to end. |
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Post by mercedespat on Jun 1, 2020 19:53:03 GMT
Although it was sometime ago what was it like to play under Jeff Jones somtimes as a spectator it looked confusing.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jun 1, 2020 19:53:04 GMT
Most difficult opponent in BBL?
Hardest scariest player you have played with or against?
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jun 1, 2020 19:54:45 GMT
Do you have options/opportunities for earning a living outside basketball if and when needed?
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jun 1, 2020 19:56:13 GMT
What has been the best team you've played on, worst team and most enjoyable? Please can you give a reason for each? The worst team I played for was CAB Madeiria is Portugal. It was the worst because the coach had something against me. I made the team better when I played but he would limit my minutes for reasons unknown to me. I remember 1 game VIVIDLY, Germaine Forbes and I came off the bench and we built a lead of 20, he sat us for the whole 4th and we lost by 2. Best team was The Royals, I got to play with my guys. Those guys, I've known for as long as I have played basketball so that was special. Just a crappy way for it to end. I assume all the players were owed money when Royals ended? Did you or others ever get any of the monies owed? |
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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 19:56:52 GMT
One from Bigz That Manchester Magic team you were on (yeah long time ago sorry!) were probably the best EBL/NBL team Ive seen in a long long time - how far could they have gone in the BBL? When I played in Manchester, I didn't watch the BBL nor pay attention to it so it would be diificult for me to comment on that, I'm afraid. |
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Post by ko25 on Jun 1, 2020 19:58:14 GMT
With the current situation are you treating it like a normal off season, how do you prepare for next season when you don't know when or even if it will start?
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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 19:58:59 GMT
Most difficult opponent in BBL? Hardest scariest player you have played with or against? Most difficult BBL opponent was probably Slim Zaire Taylor and the other one would be KD during the lockout year, some of the OKC players practiced with us. |
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Post by dandayr on Jun 1, 2020 20:01:22 GMT
With so many players and clubs in and around London, there is clearly an interest in basketball but other than BBL and NBA at O2 the crowds seem lacking. what do you think needs to be done to get a fan base that can sustain a BBL side in London?
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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 20:03:38 GMT
Do you have options/opportunities for earning a living outside basketball if and when needed? The last few seasons, I have been working towards this. Building #OJCoachingSessions and getting into Primary and Secondary schools. What is needed is an understanding that a player's time on the court is limited so make basketball work for you, use it to get an education, stay in shape, build relations that'll help whenever you are finish playing, use your understanding to become a coach. There are plenty of things to do, the hardest step is normally the first 1 to get everything setup. |
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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 20:07:47 GMT
How did you find out Royals had folded, where were you as we often hear of clubs not even letting the players know. The players found out maybe a couple hours or a day before the post went out, can't remember now. |
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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 20:10:12 GMT
With the current situation are you treating it like a normal off season, how do you prepare for next season when you don't know when or even if it will start? Once the lockdown started, I stopped everything. Summer time is normally my time away from basketball and I spend it with my partner and family. I've started back my off season workouts now that we are permitted to. |
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Post by mercedespat on Jun 1, 2020 20:14:20 GMT
Do you think not making a Champion when the BBL was called off today was the right decision as BE did in NBL?
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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 20:14:43 GMT
With so many players and clubs in and around London, there is clearly an interest in basketball but other than BBL and NBA at O2 the crowds seem lacking. what do you think needs to be done to get a fan base that can sustain a BBL side in London? There are basketball fans out there. I agree. I think, the lack of knowledge about this league is what the issue is. As well as the overall product. Look at the BBL's website then look at the NBA. |
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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 20:19:02 GMT
Do you think not making a Champion when the BBL was called off today way the right decision as BE did in NBL? It a difficult one. I think, if it's close, then no winner should be announced as there's a chance that different teams could win. NBL 1 had a clear winner, so that situation is different. |
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Post by ko25 on Jun 1, 2020 20:23:03 GMT
Of all the players you've played with who was the most fun?
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Post by n4orlanj on Jun 1, 2020 20:33:27 GMT
The worst team I played for was CAB Madeiria is Portugal. It was the worst because the coach had something against me. I made the team better when I played but he would limit my minutes for reasons unknown to me. I remember 1 game VIVIDLY, Germaine Forbes and I came off the bench and we built a lead of 20, he sat us for the whole 4th and we lost by 2. Best team was The Royals, I got to play with my guys. Those guys, I've known for as long as I have played basketball so that was special. Just a crappy way for it to end. I assume all the players were owed money when Royals ended? Did you or others ever get any of the monies owed? I'll rather not discuss this. |
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