These days the center has to be more athletic and less of a muscle man banging and hanging around the rim.
I give you Eagle Pass Eagle Center Luis Garcia.
First of all congratulations for being selected Player Of The Week by your Coach. What can you tell our readers about last week's game and your performance?
All I can say about our last week’s game is that we play hard defense and we were able to capitalize. We had a tough game but thanks to the effort we did as a team we got the win. About my performance I did what I do best and its play defense and get boards. I know my role and I did my job as my teammates did.
What position do you play? What's your jersey number? I’m a Center and my number is 24.
What are your parents names? Siblings?
My parents name is Abneris Garcia and Anibal Jimenez. I have two siblings which are my sister Frances Sevilla and my brother Jean Pérez.
Who do you look up to? Who are your heroes?
I have always look up to my mom. She has always been the person I look up. Thanks to her I’m the person who I am right now. My hero is Jeff Hardy (a Pro WWE Wrestler) because of the way he has shown me to never give up. He taught me how to keep getting better even though I’m feeling the lowest.
What's your career highlight?
My career highlight is when I dropped 16pts in the 3rd quarter on a tournament in Florida.
Who's your favorite college team?
My favorite college team is the Oklahoma Sooners.
Favorite NBA team?
The Oklahoma City Thunder is my favorite team in the NBA.
What are your first memories of playing basketball?
My very first memory of me playing basketball when I used to play in little tournaments in the hood.
"Who's your favorite athlete and why?" The sport does not matter.
Kevin Durant is my favorite athlete because he show me that your body type doesn’t affect your game. You can be skinny or fat but that doesn’t matter, what matters is your confidence on your skills.
Offense or defense, it's up to you, give me your favorite play during a game? What is it called?
I choose to play defense. I love playing against the tallest player in the court. I like having a challenge and tough opponents.
Why do you like this kind of play, what do you do? What's your responsibility?
I like playing defense because that’s the thing I do best. The feeling of locking someone up is the greatest feeling for me. I’m the big man and I’m a X-factor because of defense. If I don’t do it then I’m not doing my job.
Any hobbies?
I’m a person who likes to play video games and watch DC movies and series.
Favorite food?
My favorite food is white rice with beans and chicken.
What makes a good teammate?
In my opinion, in order for a teammate to be good it only takes to put proud and ego in a side and try to work together with other teammate. Also being honest and trust in your teammate makes a teammate good.
Talk to me about your Coach.
Our coach is someone who knows what he’s doing. He has given me advice that made me a better player. He is a responsible coach that cares about his team.
What's on your playlist? (Be specific. Artist and song.)
Anuel AA- Coronamos, Bad Bunny- tú no metes cabras, Tempo- Soñar es Gratis, Eminem- Lose yourself
What advice would you give a kid playing basketball for the first time?
My advice to those kids who are just starting to play basketball right now is that never give up on the sport of basketball. There’s gonna be good and bad days. Be confident in yourself because no matter how good you are if your confidence is not there it’s gonna be hard to shine. Play every game like if it’s the last game you’re playing.
What do you think of when you hear our fight song?
I feel ready to give everything of me wether in the court or off the court. I feel motivated listening to it.