Yuta Watanabe of the NBA, American professional basketball, and Raptors said, "I want to make the most preparations for the actual performance," in response to an online interview with a player who has been appointed to represent Japan at the Tokyo Olympics for men's basketball.
The Japanese national basketball team has participated in the Olympic Games for the first time in 45 years, and 12 players have been announced as representatives on the 5th.
On the 6th, 10 people, excluding Rui Hachimura and Yudai Baba, who did not join the team, responded to the interview online.
Of these, Watanabe, who belongs to the NBA Raptors, said, "I think the Olympics that can be held in my own country are once in a lifetime. I myself have few opportunities to play in Japan, so it makes a lot of sense in my career. . While there are still many people who are having a hard time with the Corona, we must never forget to thank the environment for letting us play our favorite basketball. Looking at the world rankings alone, other countries are overwhelmingly Above, I think we have the power to win if we prepare well. I want to do it with confidence, "he said with enthusiasm.
Regarding the captain who works with Daiki Tanaka, he said, "I have to fully demonstrate leadership. I want to speak out from practice, communicate with everyone, and make the best preparations for the actual performance." I was talking.
In addition, Yuki Togashi of B League Chiba Jets said, "Each player must demonstrate his or her own characteristics in order to achieve the maximum goal of winning the European team, which Japan has never achieved. , I will play with speed. "
The Japanese national basketball team will play a warm-up game against the Hungary national team in Okinawa Prefecture on the 7th.