[外電] Hawks' Batista Sits Down With NBA.co …
Hawks' Batista Sits Down With NBA.com/Espanol
Miami FL, January 4th, 2006 -- (translated from Spanish) For the
past three months, Esteban Batista has been enjoying the most
competitive league in the world. Batista spoke about his learning
process and new life in Atlanta.
There have been rumors about a crisis in the locker-room and ot
her team issues, how has this evolved?
I believe that there was never a crisis because in spite of the
losses we stayed united. We are a young team; we understand each
other very well, and for that reason I believe that a crisis
never existed. There were certain preoccupations because
victories were not reached, but that didn’t mean tension among
the players nor with the coaching staff. Now luckily the team is
winning, and we are more united than ever.
The team obtained the first week with more victories than defeats
since the 2003-04 season, what do you think about this?
I am very happy about this, especially considering we came from
a negative streak that nobody enjoys. Luckily, the team had a
very good change in attitude and the way we play, and we achieved
three victories against very good rivals.
What are your main goals this season?
To play more, to continue gaining minutes and to make a name for
myself in this league are my main goals this season. I also want
to continue helping the team to attain good results.
What advice would you give to the children and young fans from
Latin America who dream about someday playing in the NBA?
I believe that the dream of any basketball player is to get to
play in the NBA. Fortunately, I am one of the privileged players
to be living this dream, so I would say to them to believe in
themselves, work hard, have clear goals and fight to make them
happen. With hard work and persistence anything can be obtained.
What has been most difficult in your adaptation to the league?
The language barrier is taking a toll on me. It’s very hard for
me not being able to express myself and say what I want, but it
is something that you have to go through. I am trying to learn
English as rapidly as possible, and I hope that in a short time
this problem will disappear.
And easiest?
Adapting to the good life (laughter). The life of the NBA is a
very good life. Life and playing style are very comfortable for
players. Hopefully I can continue enjoying this for the next
several years.
How is your new life in Atlanta?
Good. It’s been about three months since I arrived in Atlanta,
but I have not had time to go out and get to know the city
because we are always traveling. But I hope to get to know the
city more and more in the near future, as well as to get to
know more Latin people since the Latin community here is pretty
big. So far, I am very happy in this city.
Recently you traveled to Uruguay and met the president. How was
this new experience for you?
It is a joy that the president of your country meets with you.
I gave him a Hawks’ jersey with my name. Even though I was in
Uruguay only one day, I had time to visit my family, which
helped me recharge my batteries. I came back very happy because
in Uruguay there is a lot of fans following my work in the NBA,
which gives me motivation to continue working hard.
What do you miss the most from Uruguay?
My family is what I miss the most, especially during the holidays.
But these are things that you have to go through, so I am trying
to overcome this stage as best as possible.
With which of your teammates do you get along the best?
John Edwards and Zaza Pachulia are the teammates who I am always
with. Zaza, who comes from Europe, has customs somewhat similar
to ours and speaks a bit of Spanish. Josh Childress is just a
good person whom I get along with very well.
What NBA player do you most admire?
Tim Duncan and Shaquille O’Neal. I admire Shaq because of his
charisma on and off the court, and Tim because of his personality
when he is playing. These are players who I have followed prior
to my arrival in the league. It is a dream come true to face them
on the court.
Who does the best dunks in the league?
Josh Smith
What was the best Christmas gift you received this year?
I still haven’t received anything, but I hope it arrives
before the end of December.
What gift would you refuse to ever give anyone on Christmas?
Solitude. To be alone during this time of the year is really
hard.
Do you have a Christmas message for all the NBA fans in Latin
America?
I wish them all a merry Christmas and hope that next year is
the best year ever for all the Latins who follow the NBA... a
big hug everyone.
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http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/NBA_Espanol_Interview_With_Batista_011906.html
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