Ersan has other dreams
Posted: Tue Feb 4, 2014 9:25 pm
This is a Turkish interview conducted by "Selcuk Aytekin" from the Turkish branch of nba.com website. Its titled as "Ersan has other dreams". I've done a quick search and have not seen this post, if it was already post; lock it please.
Link to the Turkish interview
http://www.basketmerkezi.com/HaberGoste ... ortaj.aspx
Translation of the related parts (I think I did a good job of translating but there may have been some mistakes or emphasizes lost in the translation):
I'd like to start by talking about your injury. What is your current state?
I'm much better now. I can say that the injury is over. I've mostly managed to get over it.
You are performing well after the injury but the team is out of shape this year. What do you have to say about this
We were expecting what would happen in the preseason. We've had 11 new players join us. We tried to rebuild the team from scratch but when we failed at the start of the season, we just couldn't manage to get back on the track. We used to find baskets easily with Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis because they were the kind of players to score well. We now have lots of young players among us, it'll take some time to get used to each other.
I know that when you take responsibility you can perform well. You scored 29 points in the Toronto Raptors game but had some fallbacks in some games. Why do you think that is?
We've lost more than 30 games. Our coach is always in a search. He's trying different rosters. For example, I get different minutes each game. In one game 20 minutes, in another 35. This effects me a lot. In some games I can get in the form and play well but I also understand the coach. He's just looking for whats best for the team
Recent days, I've conducted an interview with NBA.com writer Sekou Smith. He thinks that you are the most talented player between the Turks in nba. Are you considering going to a team next year where you would feel more comfortable?
Its hard to say something like that now. My career only has Milwaukee Bucks but we start each season with great changes. I've never played with the same players for 3-4 seasons. When new players join the team, it feels like you are coming to a new team but the city stays the same. It takes some time to know each other. During that period, you get lots of defeats, just like us. You can't get a result with this many new players. Players around me are very important considering the position I play. After all, I'm not a player who can create his own shot. I can only score through pick & roll or pick & pop.
Are you considering changing a team?
Yes I do. If things stay the same here, I may consider leaving. I'm not a young player anymore, I'm 26. After this point, I wanna play for a contender. It'll take some time for the roster to bear fruits in Bucks. We need at least two years. Playing for other teams comes to my mind. I want good players around me. I at least want this to happen during my career.
(Summary from now on, I'm bored )
What about Omer, he wants to leave the team,
Ersan understands him but he thinks that Omer made a mistake. Omer should accept his role and play for championship
Question about Hedo and his new contract with Clippers
Ersan thinks that its good for Hedo, etc.
Your candidate for championship?
Miami
Do you think Paul George will become a Lebron James
Not yet
(exact translation for the following question)
I've seen an Ersan Ilyasova with different goals in his mind. Is that true?
I'm not 20 anymore. I've been playing in the NBA for the past 7 years and there is a surprise in this team evey year. Each season we go up or down. I want everyone to perform their duties regularly (or consistently). Therefore I'm considering some ideas.
Link to the Turkish interview
http://www.basketmerkezi.com/HaberGoste ... ortaj.aspx
Translation of the related parts (I think I did a good job of translating but there may have been some mistakes or emphasizes lost in the translation):
I'd like to start by talking about your injury. What is your current state?
I'm much better now. I can say that the injury is over. I've mostly managed to get over it.
You are performing well after the injury but the team is out of shape this year. What do you have to say about this
We were expecting what would happen in the preseason. We've had 11 new players join us. We tried to rebuild the team from scratch but when we failed at the start of the season, we just couldn't manage to get back on the track. We used to find baskets easily with Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis because they were the kind of players to score well. We now have lots of young players among us, it'll take some time to get used to each other.
I know that when you take responsibility you can perform well. You scored 29 points in the Toronto Raptors game but had some fallbacks in some games. Why do you think that is?
We've lost more than 30 games. Our coach is always in a search. He's trying different rosters. For example, I get different minutes each game. In one game 20 minutes, in another 35. This effects me a lot. In some games I can get in the form and play well but I also understand the coach. He's just looking for whats best for the team
Recent days, I've conducted an interview with NBA.com writer Sekou Smith. He thinks that you are the most talented player between the Turks in nba. Are you considering going to a team next year where you would feel more comfortable?
Its hard to say something like that now. My career only has Milwaukee Bucks but we start each season with great changes. I've never played with the same players for 3-4 seasons. When new players join the team, it feels like you are coming to a new team but the city stays the same. It takes some time to know each other. During that period, you get lots of defeats, just like us. You can't get a result with this many new players. Players around me are very important considering the position I play. After all, I'm not a player who can create his own shot. I can only score through pick & roll or pick & pop.
Are you considering changing a team?
Yes I do. If things stay the same here, I may consider leaving. I'm not a young player anymore, I'm 26. After this point, I wanna play for a contender. It'll take some time for the roster to bear fruits in Bucks. We need at least two years. Playing for other teams comes to my mind. I want good players around me. I at least want this to happen during my career.
(Summary from now on, I'm bored )
What about Omer, he wants to leave the team,
Ersan understands him but he thinks that Omer made a mistake. Omer should accept his role and play for championship
Question about Hedo and his new contract with Clippers
Ersan thinks that its good for Hedo, etc.
Your candidate for championship?
Miami
Do you think Paul George will become a Lebron James
Not yet
(exact translation for the following question)
I've seen an Ersan Ilyasova with different goals in his mind. Is that true?
I'm not 20 anymore. I've been playing in the NBA for the past 7 years and there is a surprise in this team evey year. Each season we go up or down. I want everyone to perform their duties regularly (or consistently). Therefore I'm considering some ideas.