NBA star Luol Deng visits the Olympic Park - London 2012

Poziom:

Temat: Sport

Luol Deng: I play for the Chicago Bulls, I'm here just taking a look at the Olympic Stadium.

I grew up not too far from here, and for me it's amazing just the fact that I get to participate

in the Olympics, and I get to do it in my home town.

I enjoy playing the game, I think it's a game that has a lot of different ways to play it,

it is exciting, involving different people and it's a great way of making friends. It's

just a great sport.

I'm a great believer that the UK has a lot of talent, and Basketball is growing in Europe.

Right now we are slightly behind, but we are catching up fast and it just shows the talent

here so more facilities and attention to the game will definitely help the growth of the

game.

It starts with having fun, and that's how it is for kids, as long as they are having

fun, let them play.

Gabrielle Boateng, Hackney 2012 Youth Ambassador: I've met Luol before and I think he is a great

inspiration for the game, especially for Basketball and young children. London is making a big

change and I am happy to be a part of it.

Andre Dias, Hackney 2012 Youth Ambassador: It was motivating to know that he is from

London as well. He had less opportunity than I have now, so it motivates me to work harder

to be just like him.

Luol Deng: What the Olympics brings, besides sport, shows the kids the passion that these

athletes put into it, and that they enjoy winning, competing and sportsmanship. It's

just great!

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