USA – “One on one” with LeBron James

LAS VEGAS (2007 FIBA Americas Championship) – Team USA has so many resources available that they can afford having LeBron James taking only 9 shots and still win easily at the same time. Canada was a problem for them only for the first 10 minutes. Still, his 10 points and 8 rebounds made him one of the main figures of the game.

What are your impressions on the game?

We allowed some easy shots on the first quarter, but then we got more aggressive on the defense end, staying active. We are playing a lot of team game, running, taking wide open shots, and doing what we needed to do.

Are you playing with a killer instinct?

Yes, of course, that is what we have in mind. We want to show that killer instinct, and leaving our rivals without the possibility of even thinking that they can beat us.

What did it mean to you to have Dwyane Wade as your teammate?

Well, he’s a good friend of ours, and he’s still part of Team USA. He’s not here because of an injury, but he’s still a part of this anyway.

What are you enjoying the most about the game?

The way we’re passing the ball, I think. I love to have the ball in my hands, and creating things for my teammates. Everybody’s doing it, and that is why we’re happy.

Fabian Garcia
FIBA Americas