“ Today is a big day for Fairview, a hero is back in town. » In this district of the State of New Jersey, we do not fail to welcome the arrival of a local figure, Kyle Anderson.
The Wolves player was passing through this week at his old college, where the New York native worked on his basketball skills on the small court located in the basement of the Bergen County establishment. The land in question was naturally renamed in his name.
“ It probably takes me back to the very beginning, to the early stages of my career, as a student here, to everyday life with these teachers and my classmates. And now, 20 years later, to see that I am able to be celebrated and lead the way for children after me, it means a lot to me “, describes the 29-year-old, about to begin his 10th season in the big league.
He did a good part of his schooling in New Jersey, passing through two high schools (Paterson Catholic and St. Anthony’s), winning 65 victories… without the slightest defeat. His coach at the time, Bob Hurley, described him as the “ Modern-day Magic Johnson “.
A very (too) nice compliment for this all-round player, selected at the very end of the first round of the 2014 Draft (30th) by the Spurs, after his two years at UCLA. After four years in Texas, and as many in Memphis, Kyle Anderson signed one of his best career performances with the Wolves last season (nearly 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists).
This second season with the Wolves will have a special flavor since he is reaching the end of his contract ($9.2 million). “ I want to make sure I take advantage of it. It could end like this, it’s the last part of my career, so I just want to enjoy it », displays “Slo Mo”, who averaged 13 points with China during the World Cup.
