Former Kentucky star Malik Monk and the Charlotte Hornets are currently in France for the upcoming NBA Paris Game 2020.
Monk recently spoke to TalkBasket.net about the trip to Paris and other subjects, including advice the Hornets get from Michael Jordan:
On the game in Paris
Malik: “It’s a real game. This is fun obviously but we’re here for business at the end of the day. We’re here to win and hopefully we do that on Friday.”
On his season so far
Malik: “Kind of up and down. I’ve played well at some points and then bad at some parts as well. I think I’m getting better every day. One of my goals is to get more shots up and not necessarily do that extra pass sometimes.”
On playing in Europe in his career
Malik: “I would like to maybe when my NBA career comes to an end. They don’t care who the star is over here they just want to win games. There’s more defense and you can be in the lane. They also play harder too and it seems more competitive.”
On getting advice from Michael Jordan
Malik: “Whenever we lose he always drops us a text or something to say keep your head up and keep playing. He also gives us advice when we see him face to face he always tells us to keep working.”
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