LeBron James: “To be champion of the NBA is a real obsession for me”
Miami Heat forward LeBron James was recognized today in Barcelona, obsessed with being an NBA champion, a title that has failed so far and put a finishing touch to his career.
“Right now, get the ring in the NBA is everything to me. It is the goal I have when I work, because my thought is always to get this ring. At this point the only thing that escapes me, and indeed being NBA champion is an obsession that I have, “he acknowledged.
James, who at 26 is considered one of the best players in the NBA and, unless that precious ring, he has won everything at the individual, just completed a tour of Asia. Last night came from China to the Catalan capital for a series of promotional events for the Nike campaign “From Barcelona to London ‘ (in memory of the Barcelona ’92 Olympic Games and promoting the London 2012). Including a ‘Clinic’ for children to be held tomorrow in the pools of Montjuic.
This is your first visit to the Catalan capital: “I arrived last night and only had time for dinner at my hotel, by the way, an excellent dinner. I feel good and I have really wanted to visit Barcelona because I have said it is a extraordinary city . ”
At about the NBA lockout has said not to be unduly concerned: “We are immersed in it, but I really am optimistic and I believe that the Players Association and the owners can reach an agreement that allowed to start the season. ”
After the defeat in the NBA Finals last season against Dallas, the eaves of Ohio said he “still has to do the best LeBron,” which now has qualified. “I said that is true, but only time will tell. I’m ready to start next season and I want to keep improving as a player and person . I am convinced that still has not seen the best of me. “
Some NBA players play in Europe raised or on other continents for the duration of the lockout in the NBA. However, the eaves of Miami has always been reluctant to play in Europe. ” I am preparing and training to improve every day just thinking only of the NBA season because I am optimistic, I say, let’s throw out the season. now that’s my only goal, “he underlined.
Just in case the lockout go ahead, think about playing outside the United States: ” Until you get to the point that definitely cancel the competition I do not plan anything more than the NBA . When that time comes revaluaré the situation and decide the approach to take. For now, do not listen to offers anywhere. ”
LeBron, who won the Beijing 2008 Olympic final against Spain, he prefers not to think about a possible repeat of the final in 2012. “For us, the first thing is to reach the final, that’s what we want. Spain is, of course, a team I respect a lot , but there will be other good teams and we must take them into account. For us, is a great challenge to be in the London Olympics, because I think it will be incredible, “he said.