Interview transcript

Jamie Newburg interview transcript

(I conversed before the interview asked for his interests so I knew that he enjoyed sports)



1.What is your favorite sport?
Basketball is my favorite sport to play!

2.Why is it your favorite?
Basketball is my favorite because I love the idea of being part of a team. And in the sport of basketball more than any other sport I believe you can see a team's chemistry most clearly. Whether it's one unit working hard on defense all playing help side defense or if it’s a finely tuned offense with ball movement .If a basketball team is working together and smoothly it can be a beautiful thing to watch. I also believe basketball requires more than any other sport a well-rounded athlete to succeed.

3. Who is your favorite team (if it has teams)?
MN gophers mens basketball is my favorite team.

4. Why is it your favorite?
For me mostly because I know and have played with many of the guys on the roster. They play a very up tempo style which is a very fun brand of basketball to watch.

5. Who is your favorite player?
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.

6. Why are they your favorite?
He is a magnificent shooter. He is also the smoothest player I have seen and he plays so poised which is huge in basketball.

7. What is your “dream match” of your favorite sport?
My dream matchup would be the MN Timberwolves vs. any Eastern Conference representative in the NBA finals. It would be huge for the state of MN for the wolves to contend for an NBA title and I can’t think of a better event for a fan like me to be at.

8. When did you get interested in sports and why?
I have just always been extremely competitive. As I was really young my desire to compete and want to win just intensified. I started playing basketball in middle school and just fell in love with the competitiveness and the team aspect and over my middle and high school years my love has and interest has continued to grow.

9. If you could play any of them professionally would you?
If so which one? If I could play any sport professionally I think I would like to be a golfer! It requires tons of practice and dedication, but golfers travel the world see the most beautiful courses in pristine condition and it is an easy sport on your body.
10. Do you go to games and if so what is the best part?
I regularly attend all kinds of events, I simply enjoy watching people who are great at what they do, I love taking things I see from professionals and trying to somehow incorporate their skills and hard work to make myself a better athlete.