TONY PARKER AND BORIS Diaw (SAN ANTONIO)
2014-2015 season Spurs did not keep its promises especially because of injuries that have hindered Parker. Result, the defending champion was out in the first round of play-off.
Disappointed by their bronze medal at Euro 2015 at home this summer, Parker and Diaw are doubly revenge. To last and bounce, the leader of San Antonio, aged 33 and four NBA champion, changed its summer preparation and its protocol before practices and games.
NICOLAS BATUM (CHARLOTTE)
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After six seasons in Portland, “Batman” has changed air and joined a team who has never gone beyond the first round of the play-off, but it can become the key player. The Hornets, who are owned by the NBA legend Michael Jordan, waiting for the French international he brings his experience, his presence in defense and address for shoots. “ It must be our option # 2 or # 1 in attack ” even hoped his new coach Steve Clifford.
JOAKIM NOAH (CHICAGO)
The French-American pivot Bulls wants to forget his largely disappointing 2014-2015 season: “ I was not physically ,” has -t he recalled in reference to his left knee surgery in May 2014 and a series of physical problems. “ I worked hard this summer, I’m lighter, better on my legs ,” he warned.
The best defender in the 2013-2014 season wants to show he can play alongside Pau Gasol for the greater good of the team. Tom Thibodeau had not found the solution and the Bulls were eliminated in the 2nd round of the play-off. It has since been sacked and replaced by Fred Hoiberg who did not rule relegate Noah on the bench.
RUDY GOBERT (UTAH)
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After the revelation, the consecration? The inside of Utah marked the spirits in 2014-2015 with 8.4 points, 2.3 blocks and 9.5 points per game.
“The Stifle Tower” (pun on Eiffel Tower and “stifle” stifle in English) can aim for the title best defender in the 2015-2016 season and a first appearance at the All Star Game.
For the Jazz returns to the play-off for the first time since 2012, his coach Quin Snyder knows that the offensive performance Gobert must progress.
“ It is becoming more comfortable in his role of shooting guard, he asked most often the ball and wants more responsibility ,” has Snyder appreciated.
Joffrey LAUVERGNE (DENVER)
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Arriving during last season Lauvergne will continue learning the NBA in a team reconstruction.
KEVIN SÉRAPHIN (NEW YORK KNICKS)
Disappointed his playing time in Washington, the Guyanese, aged 25, wants to bounce in New York: “ I’m really looking forward because I have a good feeling with the coach , “said the pivot of 2.08 m.
After five largely disappointing seasons with the Wizards, Seraphin wants to participate in the rebirth of the Knicks who 2014-2015 finished with the worst record in their history (17 V-65 d). “ This team is better than what many people say, the goal is to play the play-off, we players for , “insisted Seraphin that displays averages of 6.4 points, 3.7 rebounds 16.4 minutes per game since his NBA debut.
Ian Mahinmi (INDIANA)
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With the departure of Roy Hibbert with the Los Angeles Lakers and after three seasons at champing at the bit ( 4.3 pts, 5.8 rebounds and 18.8 minutes per game set in 2014-2015), Mahinmi, 28, won perhaps its holder stripes.
This summer he worked his fitness and muscle taken: “ Its role will increase enormously, it has prepared this scenario, it is one of the fittest players in the group ,” said his Frank Vogel coach.
EVAN FOURNIER (ORLANDO)
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After missing 21 of the last 23 games of the 2014-2015 season of Orlando, Fournier . is eagerly awaited by Scott Skiles, the new coach of Magic
The French international has to bring its spark and vision of the game: “ We want to play fast and move the ball quickly, Evan ideal for this “Did he added.
Alexis Ajinça (NEW -Orléans)
Already deprived of Euro 2015 through injury, within the Pelicans was injured during a warm-up match and will miss the first two weeks of the season.
To coach Alvin Gentry, 2015-2016 should be the season of the explosion to Ajinça, lining the star Anthony Davis.
DAMIEN INGLIS (MILWAUKEE)
The interior of Guyana, aged 20, is expected to make its official debut in the NBA with the Bucks that could be one of the surprises of the season. He played three warm-up matches (23 points and 15 rebounds).
To forget the 2014-2015 season disrupted by injuries, the French point guard Tony Parker of San Antonio changed his summer preparation: “ I do not have 25 years ” warned “TP”, 33 , who wants to wear the shirt of Spurs to his 38 years
-. After the elimination in the first round of play-off last season, what is the purpose of the Spurs for this season?
“The title. Being champion is always the goal since I was a player the Spurs. There are a lot of expectations with the arrival of new players, including that of LaMarcus Aldridge, it’s very exciting. “
– From a personal point of view, how do you feel
” I feel good, better than last year such a time. I really want to turn the page on last season: the first two months went well, but once I got my hamstring problems, it became difficult, this happens during a career there ups and there are low. I do a lot of different things, I have one hour before the start of training for many heating. It’s not like when I was 21, I can not get two minutes before the start of training, this is my new reality. “
– The All Star Game is it part of your goals
” I do not have any targets in terms of stats? or something else. My goal is to be healthy if I’m healthy, I know that I play well. Last season was my first year with an injury. It took me all summer to accept, I accepted it, I do not have 25 years, if I want to play at my best, it takes more time. “
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