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[TURKISH] Omer Asik interview - All-Star Game, Role with Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by thadeus, Dec 4, 2012.

  1. thadeus

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    http://www.trendbasket.net/en/2012/12/04/omer-asik-all-star-game-is-a-longshot-right-now/

    Turkish newspaper Milliyet had an exclusive interview with Houston Rockets’ Turkish center Ömer Aşık. 26 year-old big man is enjoying a career-best season so far with his new team, averaging 12.3 rebounds and 11 points in 32.8 minutes per game.

    Below you can read the translation of Ümit Avcı’s interview:

    -After 2 years with Chicago, you signed with Rockets this summer. I think that move has been good for you. What is your opinion on that?

    I’ve started my nba career with Bulls and had 2 great seasons there. My move to Houston was beyond my power, Chicago Bulls could have kept me if they wanted to but they decided to go on another direction. I’m happy that I’ve signed with an organization that wanted me, I think my performance is showing that. A player must get enough minutes and build his confidence in order to prove himself.

    -You were a role player in Bulls, without much responsibility. However in Houston you’re an essential part of the starting five and have important responsibilities. What Would you like totell us about your new role?

    In Chicago there were some good players playing in my position, so I wasn’t able to get much playing time. What’s important for me to help my team to win as well as I can in my minutes even when they are limited. In Houston I have a chance to play more and I’m doing everything I can to help the team win. We’re a young team and adapting to each other more each day. I believe we’ll be even more successful in the future.

    -Houston Rockets have great scorers such as Lin and Harden, but we see the number of shots you take also increased. You are also averaging more points now, were you expecting that?

    The more me and other front court players score and become effective in the offense, the more back court players found easier looks in offense. It’s clear that our backcourt players are great scorers, that’s why our opponents make their defensive plans to stop them. I believe I will find more opportunities to score as long as their defensive precautions for our backcourt players increase.

    -What are the differences between Houston and Chicago in terms of your life off-the-court? How do you spend your days in Houston and are you content with your life there?

    Actually I don’t find many time for myself in the season. Practices, road trips and games consume much of my time. In my free time I like to watch movies and tv-shows. So I couldn’t find enough time to understand the difference in two cities.

    -This year All-Star weekend is in Houston and with your performance I don’t think you’re far away from it. Do you expect to be selected as an all-star?

    I don’t think there is anyone who wouldn’t want to be selected as an all-star. Of course I would like to be on that court but honestly I think it’s a longshot right now. I hope I can perform better and become an all-star in the future.
     
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  2. roxxy

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    This is awesome. I love Omer. Great find.
     
  3. Aruba77

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    homeboy is all about work and no play. gotta love this guy.
     
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    "So I couldn’t find enough time to understand the difference in two cities."
    LOL Omer :p
    Love him, so happy he's getting his time to finally shine.
     
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    It's so exciting having players like him on the team. I can't wait for tonights game. Lakers are going to get destroyed!
     
  7. gtmkcp

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    Yes, he's been great. We don't get to see a lot of interviews from him pre and post game. Is it because of the language barrier?
     
  8. spankz141

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    Get him to the All-Star GAME!!!!
     
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    I don't get it. Who did the thadeus sex this time?
     
  10. just a word

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    lol I loved that part too and cracked up. He's such a hard worker I love it! (even if his offense looks... well... like "he doesn't know if he's on foot or horseback"? :grin:)
     
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    It almost sounds like he doesn't want to be here. Although he says otherwise, he puts a lot of extra emphasis on how he was forced out of Chicago. Maybe holding a little grudge? Maybe just not that great at English? Idk, but this stood out for me.
     
  12. SwoLy-D

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    I enjoy interview.

    :eek: I read interview translation with Eastern European accent. Maybe everyone else? :confused:
     
  13. roxxy

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    I think you are reading way to much into this. He has said repeatedly that he wanted to prove himself as a starter & was happy to be in Houston. He would have never started with Noah in Chicago.
     
  14. just a word

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    I think it's just a quirk of the translation. Sorta having to deal with translation every day, imo that just sounds like polite-form coming out quirky in American English which, let's be honest, is a very colloquial and non-politeness based language. (ie. pronouns and verbs that change if you're using polite/formal language)

    I don't know Turkish to be honest, so I don't know the translation patterns, but it's just something that I wouldn't be surprised is happening in this interview.
     
  15. just a word

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    Yeah I went ahead and looked it up. Turkish is totally a 'polite'/status-based language with heavy use of honorifics and formal language quirks. It makes it a pain to translate into English to maintain the same meaning and tone.
     

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