This week i wanted to share some TIPS or Do's and Dont's. When coming to play with a team in europe.
First Tip..DONT show up out of shape or in ok shape. Many teams have clauses in the contracts thats they can release a player with in the first two weeks up to a month. So that means they will put you back on a plane to the U.S.A with know pay and no reason why they let you go. Some players think the 6 weeks training camp is to get in shape thats the biggest mistake you can make. You dont want to give teams anyway reasons to think they made the wrong pick with hiring you. Must european teams training camps are 2 a days with one practice in the morning and one in the evening and both practices will make you feel like you on a cross country team. So help your self and get in great shape before getting to your team.
TIP 2: IMAGE..What i am by image is how you carry yourself on and off the court. Many europeans already think U.S players think there the best and are cocky which many of us are. (me not included haha) So don't go into your new team with a superstar image because if they was the case you would be in the league not overseas. The local players will never get released because of a american player doesn't like them but alot of american players have and will get released because they local players don't like them. so talk and interact with your teammates don't be that guy standing and sitting alone and to the side. It will be up to you to connect with you teammates so make the effort. Its 10 month in a new world or at least it will feel that way your gonna need them on and off the court.
TIP 3:ENTERTAINMENT...A computer is a must this will be your life line. you will watch tv on it. you will talk to your family and friends on it. you will keep up with the news, sports. weather or whatever is going on in the states. of course you will have to get your twitter , facebook and instagram fix cause people these days cant go ten minutes with updating or tweeting. As for other things you can get to help with passing the time by is a slingbox. this box allows you to get the channels you have at home in the state to steam through your pc. so you can watch love and hip hop and bet, usa and any other of your favorites. its about 150-200 and its worth every penny. other good devices are the apple tv and the roku box. if you a younger guy and you not a game head its time to start. The PS3 or Xbox will become your bestfriend.
Hope this helps at least one person if so then thats works for me. Im not the know it all of european basketball but i just want to help. Thanks for reading.
Take Care and GOD BLESS!!! CHOSEN LAST BUT BEST PICK.
Le Portel announced the name of their first recruit. They agreed on terms of contract with Gary Chathuant (195-SF-83). The forward signed a two-year deal with Le Portel. Gary Chathuant spent the last season with Rouen Basket. He notched 13.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in ProB. Previously he had stints with Chalons-Reims, Bourg, Brest. Gary Chathuant was named All-French ProB Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2003. He was the member of the French B National Team in 2004 [read more]
Le Portel announced the name of their first recruit. They agreed on terms of contract with Gary Chathuant (195-SF-83). The forward signed a two-year deal with Le Portel. Gary Chathuant spent the last season with Rouen Basket. He notched 13.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in ProB. Previously he had stints with Chalons-Reims, Bourg, Brest. Gary Chathuant was named All-French ProB Most Improved Player of the Year back in 2003. He was the member of the French B National Team in 2004.
Nantes kept Nicolas Gayon (190-SG-82). The team signed a new two-year deal with the player. The guard has been playing for Nantes since 2006. Last season Nicolas Gayon tallied 9.8 points, 3.1 boards and 1.5 assists per game in ProB. Previously Nicolas Gayon had spells for Denek Bar Urcuit and Pau-Orthez. He made it into All-French N1 1st Team in 2006. [read more]
Nantes kept Nicolas Gayon (190-SG-82). The team signed a new two-year deal with the player. The guard has been playing for Nantes since 2006. Last season Nicolas Gayon tallied 9.8 points, 3.1 boards and 1.5 assists per game in ProB. Previously Nicolas Gayon had spells for Denek Bar Urcuit and Pau-Orthez. He made it into All-French N1 1st Team in 2006.
Rasheed Wright is officially in Saint Quentin - May 20, 2013
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Rasheed Wright (196-F/G-80, agency: Fusion Sports, college: ODU) is officially in Saint Quentin. The American player is back to the team.
Saint Quentin agreed on terms of contract with Rasheed Wright. The forward is not new to the team. He played for Saint Quentin earlier this season. Rasheed Wright notched 13.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in ProB. In December the forward moved to Hyeres-Toulon Var Basket. His stats read 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2 [read more]
Rasheed Wright (196-F/G-80, agency: Fusion Sports, college: ODU) is officially in Saint Quentin. The American player is back to the team. Saint Quentin agreed on terms of contract with Rasheed Wright. The forward is not new to the team. He played for Saint Quentin earlier this season. Rasheed Wright notched 13.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in ProB. In December the forward moved to Hyeres-Toulon Var Basket. His stats read 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game there. Previously Rasheed Wright had spells in Saint Vallier, Besancon, Levallois, Poitiers. Rasheed Wright participated at the French N1 All-Star Game in 2004. He also made it into All-French N1 1st Team in 2006. The forward was French ProB champion in 2009.
Dijon: took 3rd place (2-4) in Group D of the Regular Season
Gravelines: took 1st place (4-2) in Group G of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group J of the Top16, lost to Krasnye Krylia (RUS) 78-81 in the
Semifinals, lost to EWE Basket (GER) 76-84 in the 3rd place game
Nancy: took 3rd place (3-3) in Group G of the Regular Season
Paris-Levallois: took 1st place (4-2) in Group E of the Regular Season, took
2nd place (4-2) in Group J of the Top16, lost to Karsiyaka (TUR) 1-2 in the
Quarterfinals !!!
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