We sat down with Linndale legend and current GM Roberto Gurgone after last night's 106-100 victory over the Shangdong Golden Lions, currently seeded 4th in the Big 8 playoff race, to talk about the team's youth, the future, and plans for Season 64.
On the team's youth
We're really young. The senior member of the roster is 25. Our starting 5 ages are 22, 23, 22, 21 and 21. The second unit ages are 20, 23, 22, 23, and 22. That means there is a lot of competition and camaraderie. The best thing about it is if you asked who the best was at a given skill, you'd get a different answer. It's not just a collection of players; this is a group that complements each other.
On the future
The future is bright. The defense is tough, tenacious, and versatile. The offense can be quite explosive. This should be a group that grows together for a long time. We believe the future is now.
On the team's expectations for Season 64
We fully intend ...