1BSPORTS 1B Sports June 15th Dembele was interviewed by the “Team News” and said that he did like to play games before, but now he is more professional and he will go to fitness on weekends.
Ekitic accepted the “Team” and said: “He discovered a little trick in his daily life, which changed everything, which may be about rigor.” What does this mean?
Demberle: “As I get older, it’s normal. I’m no longer young, now I’m 28. Times go by, you’re becoming more mature and more calm. If you have the responsibility on your shoulders, it’s even better. I’ve changed many daily habits – both on and off the court, such as working with physical coaches and physical therapists. This has greatly improved my performance, especially in the past two years.”
Will you say you’re more professional?
Demberle: “Yes, it’s a little more professional. It used to be a professional, but now it’s a step further. Even on a day off, I like to go to the training center to recover and work with a physiotherapist. In the past, I would go home and play NBA 2K and watch TV. It was also younger and that’s normal. But at a certain stage, you’ll pay the price – I’ve experienced it in Barcelona. When I was playing there from 20 to 26, I had a lot of physical problems. That experience taught me a lot, and now I’ve benefited. Now I know my body better and I’ve suffered less injuries. I can tell whether I’m in good condition, when I should slow down and how to adjust my intensity in training.”