KS posted a new article on his blog =>
http://www.lequipe.fr/Basket/Actualites ... rts/277616 ... You 'll find a quick translation (sorry of there are some mistakes).
"Rewarded for my work
I made the best NBA game of my career against the Orlando Magic with 24 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. Before the game, I was very confident and ready to play. Everything went well during the match, I had oppotunities on offense by playing simple, and I realized a good performance. I was so happy! From a personal point of view, this is my reference game with Washington. Even if Dwight Howard did not play that night, I still had to face another very physical player in the person of Glen "Big Baby" Davis. When I got home and surf the web after the meeting, I realized that my Twitter exploded. The same morning, I had fewer than 5,000 followers. A few hours after my performance against Orlando, I had more than 50 000 followers! I think the explanation is that I was named player of the evening by the NBA website.
What happens to me in recent weeks is a reward for the work that I have provided for several months or even years. The work always pays, that's what I always say. It makes me extremely happy but also gives confidence, and confidence is very important for a top athlete. I went through some moments of doubt during the season and the good time that I currently have helping me to consider the coming months more serenely. My last performance show how I can be useful to the team in the coming years. I score points for the next season.
Nevertheless, I do not rely on my achievements. I'm still young and I have to progress in some areas of my game. That's why coach Randy Wittman and his assistants talk to me all the time. They advise me on my game and on the general attitude that I have on the court. The coach is very demanding with me, he gives me good point when I do something good but he also doesn't hesitate to correct me when I make a mistake. I really appreciate this kind of attitude because it helps me to grow day after day. Every night I have to prove him that he's right when he gives me confidence by putting me as a starter.
About the team , the results aren't always what you want despite the fact that we play much better in recent weeks. Even if we are no longer in the race for the playoffs for a lot of weeks, the season isn't over yet. It's a mistake to think that we are already on holiday. We take the last few weeks to work together for the following season. It's important to not overlook games we have to play. We can say that this is kind of the first part of the pre-season 2012-2013.
I'm already thinking about the French team and the possibility of competing in the Olympics. With other French NBA players, we talk quite often. It's a childhood dream for all of us. Child, if you had told me that I would play in the NBA one day and I might have the opportunity to play the Olympics, I do not believe you a second. During my visit to Vitoria last fall, I remember having talked with Pablo Prigioni, who won a bronze medal in Beijing in 2008 with the selection of Argentina. He told me it was a great experience to participate in such an event. Making the Olympics and win a medal must procure an indescribable joy. That would be so huge to live such an adventure."
