Shaw: "Great fans can be like a sixth man!"

Matt Shaw arrieved on 15th of September. He made a very good games, nice performances on his try out period, and Lami-Véd Körmend gave a contract for the power-forward.

What was your first impression about your team-mates, your coach and fans?

Well from the first day that I arrived in Kormend I was extremely impressed with how hard the guys on the team worked and also how passionate they were about basketball. Even though practice can be tough at times the players help me get through it just because they are always willing to work hard, so in return that makes me go hard every play. As far as the coach, what impressed me the most was his defensive mindset, which is a great thing because defense wins championships. The fans are great, I havnt had an opportunity to play on our home court yet but to see them drive to the cup games in Sopron showed me their passion for the game. Great fans can be like a sixth man on the court!

You won the Krasznai Cup in Sopron, and will play in Mogyorosi Cup on weekend! How do you evaulate pre-season games? What are you waitin' for next Cups (Mogyorosi, Gocsej in Zalaegerszeg, next week)? How should you (team) have to improve?

The cup games have really impressed me because I get a chance to see some of the competition and see where our team stands in regards to other teams. These pre-season games have been really competitive and I expect that to continue on for the remainder of the games. As far as our team, I believe we just need too keep doing what we are doing because when you give 100% effort the result will always be good and we could possibly reach our full potential.

What is your main goal for next season?

My main goal for this upcoming season is to become the best basketball player I can be, and compete to win every game, plain and simple.

How do you feel yourself in Körmend?

Even though I am from a big city in Los Angeles, I have really started to like Kormend because the people here have seemed to welcome me with open arms. This is important to me because not all places are like that and this can be hard to find. I also love the food lol everything I've eaten I have enjoyed, eating is one of my favorite hobbies.

Matt! Thank you for your answers!

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