Interviews

Ian Mahinmi: “I Needed A New Challenge” | Tue 20 Jul

The lack of playing time the last season and the signing of Tiago Splitter for 3 years led Ian Mahinmi to join Dallas, the neighbor and rival, for two years. For Hoopsnotes, he talks about the conditions of his departure and his objectives with the Mavericks.
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Petro: “This Is A Super Exciting Team” | Thu 15 Jul

After signing his contract with the Nets, Johan Petro accepted to answer our questions. Really happy to join a promising team where he could have some playing time, the French forward/center talked about his future, the Nets and the free-agency.
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Petro: Denver Wants “A Big Free-Agent” | Thu 20 May

Eliminated by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs, Denver Nuggets’ center Johan Petro is legitimately disappointed by the end of the season. He talked to us about what happened in Denver, his year, his summer and his hopes for the future.
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Kings Rookie Omri Casspi: “Sometimes, I Do Not Understand Why I Go Out” | Mon 22 Mar

Rested earlier this month by Paul Westphal, who was frustrated by the performances of his rookie, Omri Casspi seems less radiating since the All Star weekend. The first Israeli player in the history of the NBA also pays the return of Francisco Garcia.
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Luc Mbah a Moute: “We Miss Experience” | Wed 13 Jan

Last Sunday, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, didn’t shine for his return to Los Angeles. Back in December after an injury, he struggles to regain the level of his brilliant rookie season. Hoopsnotes met him a few minutes after the cold shower against the Lakers.
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Didier Mbenga: “I Never Wanted To Play” | Fri 8 Jan

Landed in the NBA in 2004, Dider Mbenga has has already known two Finals, an achievement for a player who had to learn to love basketball. He talked to us before the game against the Rockets. With a frankness rare in a locker room of the big league.
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David Andersen: “The Chemistry Is Perfect” | Thu 7 Jan

Arrived from Europe this year, David Andersen has a lot to learn. Hoopsnotes.com talks with him about his feelings and the Houston Rockets. The occasion for him to explain the differences between the game in the NBA and in Europe, where he won everything.
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Yak. Diawara: “That’s Where I Want To Be” | Tue 22 Dec

In the starting lineup during two games after the injury of Quentin Richardson, Yakouba Diawara went back to inactivity after Richardson’s return. He accepted to talk to us about his situation with the Heat and gives us his predictions for the season.
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Mickael Pietrus: “There’re Many Strange Things In My Wrist” | Wed 16 Dec

Mike Pietrus talks exclusively for Hoopsnotes about the beginning of his season and of his team. Always annoyed by his wrist, Pietrus tells us that he will have an operation after the season. As a bonus, we asked him his prognosis for the awards of the season.
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Tyreke Evans: “I Prefer To Play Point Guard Right Now” | Thu 22 Oct

Tyreke Evans is going to face a difficult challenge for a rookie: bring the Kings to a playoffs spot. Before the beginning of the regular season, Hoopsnotes.com talks with him about his expectations for the upcoming year.
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Three Questions To Mehmet Okur | Thu 8 Oct

Tonight, Mehmet Okur and the Jazz are facing Real Madrid in the Spanish capital. The opportunity for Hoopsnotes.com to ask him some questions about Euro 2009 and the upcoming season with his team.
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Jerry Sloan: “I Hope that Players Remain Healthy!” | Wed 7 Oct

Meeting with Jerry Sloan in London. The Jazz coach talks about his passion for the game, the next game against Real Madrid and Carlos Boozer.
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Luol Deng: “Basketball Is Making Progress In Great Britain” | Tue 6 Oct

Tonight, Luol Deng will play in London. For him, it’s a great opportunity to increase the popularity of basketball in his country. For Hoopsnotes.com, he talks about Carlos Boozer and the Great Britain National Team.
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Andrei Kirilenko: “I’ll Play For Russia In 2010″ | Tue 6 Oct

AK47 is always delighted to return to Europe, just to attend soccer and play in front of his family. He tells us he will do everything possible to play with Russia in Turkey.
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Carlos Boozer: “Nobody Has Been Traded And I Am Happy To Be Here” | Tue 6 Oct

Tonight, Utah’ll play against Chicago in London. An abroad game which permits Romain Brunet to meet Carlos Boozer for Basketusa.com and Hoopsnotes.com. Boozer who wants to put all the rumors behind him and be ready for the new season.