The obsessive basketball player who dreamed of making history in the NBA no longer exists Juan Toscano-Anderson.
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Earning glory in the best league in the world, in addition to being a father, has made him look at life in a different way. inside the court, Share a locker room with legends like Stephen Curry and LeBron James They raise awareness among the Mexican striker, who tries to set an example for his teammates and for the new generation who will look to him as a reference.
“I enjoy my life, Whether I’m in the NBA or the G League“I’m going to try to enjoy it,” Toscano said in an interview with ESTO.
“Being with them (Curry and LeBron) Let me strive to be a role model. That’s why I came to practice first, I didn’t have to do that, I’m an NBA champion and I’m not a rookie, and I know I’m not the best player. I learned from them how to be a role model, how to improve, how to become a leader. “When all the focus is on you, it makes all the difference,” he added.
four years ago Juan leaves the Nations League (LNBP) aims to try his luck in the NBA. First he did it in the G-League, then he earned a spot with the Golden State Warriors, and finally became a champion and signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Everything happens in the blink of an eye. and the maturity of his personal life.
“Compared to Juan in 2019, I have changed a lot. I have a better understanding of life, I used to listen to people’s criticisms and I wanted to change their opinion of me, but I don’t care anymore. I want to be a good person and I want to be a good basketball player, but that’s not my priority. When I was younger I was only focused on becoming a better player, that’s no longer the case,” stressed the former international.
NBAGate They are closed to Toscano after Toscano played for the Utah Jazz, a situation that opened the door for him to approach Captain CDMX. Playing at home is always special, especially when you’re surrounded by team members you’ve maintained friendships with.
“A lot of things led me to come here. I know Ramon (Diaz) and Orlando (Mendez) very well. I respect him as my veteran. He’s my brother and he’s playing in front of people in Mexico. The captains are doing some really good things. I wish the NBA had a team in Mexico,” he said, looking into the Sports Daily camera.
Finally, the only Mexican to win a championship ring in the NBA pledged: “I want Continue to share clinics with children, motivating them to practice sports and keep fighting. “
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If his NBA upside is shut down at this point, Juan insists he can turn it back on again if he can excel in the G League like he did in 2019.
