Togashi “I think I’ll try to hit 3-point shots without reading the atmosphere.”
Today, the outline of “Dot Esty B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME 2023 IN MITO” was announced. Then, the 10 people chosen as the initial members responded to the online interview and spoke about their enthusiasm for the whole star.
Shin Hiejima, who won the most votes and was chosen as the captain of “B.WHITE”, responded in a relaxed manner as it was a joint press conference with his teammate Josh Scott. About the captain, he said, “There’s no way I can run for the job,” but he said, “I have mixed feelings of anxiety, but I think the All-Star stage is an honorable stage where just a little bit of it. A number of players can be involved, so I want to enjoy it. And I want to be able to lead them to victory.”
Also, while saying, “I’m not thinking of doing anything special,” he said, “I haven’t been able to dunk even once this season, so I hope I can play like that in All-Star. “
Scott said, “I’m focused on playing to bring as many wins as possible to the team. I’m very happy that the fans saw and appreciated that. “I was delighted to be elected in a row. He also revealed that he is looking forward to collaborating with Yuki Togashi. “It’s very difficult to defend Togashi with a switch, so I’m happy and looking forward to playing on the same team this time.”
Togashi, who was named by Scott, said, “Players who don’t usually play together gather and play, so it’s difficult in terms of team play, but I’d like to show them alley-oops. Then , not reading the air in a good way, set a goal of making 10 successful 3-point shots. “There are a lot of Japanese players who don’t play aggressively in the All-Star game, so I think I will shoot 3 point shots without reading the atmosphere.
Kosuke Kanamaru, who was selected for the 6th time in 5 consecutive tournaments despite his absence, was honestly grateful for this result. “I haven’t been able to play enough games this season, but I’m very happy that so many people voted for me. I wish I could show you.”
In addition, since he will participate in the 3-point shooting competition as the defending champion, Kanamaru’s nickname is a high-probability 3-point shooting, but he made a positive comment that gave hope to the deep three. “Competitions have their own way of doing things, and it feels completely different to a game. I can’t do that. I’d like to be able to shoot as many shots in a row as possible, shoot from a distance, and show something about shooting.”
And Dwayne Evans, who was chosen as a starting member even though he was a foreign player, was determined to liven up the venue with the play he was showing in the Hiroshima Dragonflies to which he belongs. “I want all the fans to see the fast and fun basketball we play in Hiroshima at the All-Star.
Evans, who has also taken part in the dunk competition, said, “I didn’t think I’d be chosen, so I’m still thinking about what kind of dunk I’m going to do. ” I would like to expect a dynamic dunk like LeBron James, who says he likes himself.
・ Starting Five (fan vote)
Shin Hiejima (Utsunomiya Brex): 6th time in a row for 4 tournaments
Yuki Togashi (Chiba Jets): Seventh consecutive tournament
Josh Scott (Utsunomiya Brex): 2nd time in a row
Kosuke Kanamaru (Sanen Neophoenix): 6th time in a row from 5 tournaments
Dwayne Evans (Hiroshima Dragonflies): First selection
・League Recommended Players
Perrin Buford (Shimane Susanoo Magic): Chosen for the first time
Gavin Edwards (Chiba Jets): 3rd time after 2 tournaments
Koki Schaefer Avi (Mikawa Seahorse): 4th in a row 4th time
Namisato Sei (Gunma Crane Thunders): 4th time in 3 consecutive tournaments
Takatoshi Furukawa (Akita Northern Happinets): 2nd time after 5 tournaments
Ryoma Hashimoto (Levanga Hokkaido): 2nd time in 2 tournaments in a row
Masaya Karimata (Nagasaki Veruka): First selection
・ Voting on Fire by Basket LIVE
Toru Hasegawa (Akita Northern Happinets): First choice
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Yoshio Sasa (Utsunomiya Brex): First selection
