«Κλεισμένος» και ο Οράιον Άουτερμπριτζ

Ο ίδιος ο Άουτερμπριτζ ανακοίνωσε τον ερχόμο του στην Ελλάδα μέσα από τον λογαριασμό του στο twitter, δίχως να αποκαλύψει την ομάδα με την οποία συμφώνησε. Έχει ήδη κινήσει τις διαδικασίες έκδοσης αθλητικής βίζας, όπως ο ίδιος ενημέρωσε, απλά μένει να αρθεί από την FIBA το απαγορευτικό μεταγραφών, για να ενεργοποιηθεί η συμφωνία του με τους κίτρινους.

3-4άρι, πολύ αθλητικός. Βρήκα και μια συνέντευξη του από τον Μάιο και έτσι είναι το πως βλέπει τον εαυτό του:

Orion on his strengths as a player: 

“I played out of position most of my time at Rhode Island.  I was playing the 5 mostly, also the 4.  At the next level, I see myself playing as more of a 3 or 4.  I think my strengths are my ability to run the floor, to block shots.  I have a lot of versatility to my game on both ends of the floor.”

5άρι έπαιζε,3άρι νομίζει πως είναι,άρα καταλαβαίνετε τι θα δούμε. Τρίποντα από το πουθενά κι έτσι…
Το άρθρο ξεκινάει χαρακτηρίζοντας το παιχνίδι του:

 A natural undersized power forward that played the majority of his time at center, Outerbridge is much more talented than anyone watching would have guessed.  A top-level athlete who could fill up highlight reels, Outerbridge is now starting to emerge as a definite sleeper who will certainly impress teams when he gets in front of them.  I had the chance to talk to Outerbridge recently while he trains in Boston about the adjustment of his game, his potential and more: 

Orion on what parts of his game he still wants to improve:“Definitely my handle.  If I played the 4 in the pros, I would definitely be undersized, so I will need to work on being able to take the ball from the perimeter.  I’m also working on getting stronger and being more consistent with my shot, especially from 3-point range.” 

Orion on his role at the next level:

“Of course I would want to play right away, but I know I will just be coming in, and will do whatever I need to earn my spot.  I know my ability to run the floor and jump can match anyone.  I can be an energy guy for the team.  I can come into the game, try to create mismatches and stretch the defense, play tough defense.”