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Australian native Josh Green, current IMG Academy junior boys basketball student-athlete, recently traveled across the country to Los Angeles to partake in a the NBA's annual Basketball Without Borders Global Camp - an opportunity of a lifetime. Green, one of 65 male invitees, including six total Australians, was able to connect with top players from around the world as well as interact with the highest quality of NBA players and coaches. After completion of the camp, Green was also named to the All-Star team, an honor that many felt was well-deserved after his performance on the west coast.
We checked in with Green upon his return and asked about his recent experience, along with a couple of other on-court questions. Get to know Green below:
1. Can you describe the experience of being at this camp with some of the top talent from around the world? "It was an amazing experience it was good to play against overseas kids again as it has been a while. The kids at the camp were very talented which made it very enjoyable to go against them! I feel like I improved my game a lot."
2. Which NBA players/ coaches were you able to work with at this camp? "Derek Fisher, Tiago Splitter, Gary Payton, Al Horford, Sam Decker"
3. What’s the biggest takeaway/learning piece from attending this camp? "Basketball knowledge - I felt like I learned a lot by having an NBA coach as my coach as well as Derek Fisher, who was head of the skills development."
4. Favorite NBA team and player? "Lakers and Russell Westbrook (OKC)"
5. Dream court/arena to see or play in one day? "I would love to be able to play at the Staples Center because it has an amazing history and atmosphere."
6. If you could pick your dream team, who would be on the court with you? (current or former players) "Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Shaq O'Neal"
7. Who’s your pick for this year’s NBA Championships? "I feel like the Thunder or the Rockets will have a good chance of winning it this year."
Currently, Green and the IMG Academy national elite boys basketball team are practicing and competing against several international programs in Europe. We look forward to the overseas results and checking in with the squad after their trip.
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