Back in Switzerland

Hello everybody,

I'm back in Switzerland for a few weeks now and I'm taking time to writing you some of my feelings about last season and giving you some updates about my summer schedule.

I'm not going to lie to you but the transfer in Oklahoma City was like a fresh air in my professional career. I couldn't have a sufficient amount of time with Chicago and the transfer of John Salmon to the Bulls wouldn't help me. I'm satisfied from this second part of the season with Oklahoma. We had some up's and down's but the transfer boosted the end of my season. There is still many areas that I need to improve for next year but playing a constant amount of time on the court was really important for me. I missed the last couple of games after being injured against the Bobcats, I had some stitches but nothing serious. I'm now able to play.

In a personal stand point, I'm going to enjoy some times with my friends and family in Vevey. It has been a year since I came to Switzerland and it always feels good to come back.

Then, I'm going to Belgium meet my personal trainer. We're going to work a lot together between Switzerland and Belgium. The work-out program is going to be a lot of shoots, work on the fundamentals, lift weights, run and more... I'm going to start my 4th season in the NBA and I know precisely the things that I need to work-out during the break.

July means Basketball Camp for me. I'm really excited to meet you for my annual Basketball Camp. The camp is already sold-out. I'm also going to play for the Swiss National team in August and September.

I have a great news also to share with you. The family is going to welcome a new born during the month of June. The 1st experience was an incredible one (and it's still the beginning...).

Finally, I would say a couple of words about the 2009 Playoffs. I really wished that Chicago could win against the Celtics. I would like to give a shot out to my friend Joakim Noah for his great performance during the series. Now, I really want a face to face between Kobe-LeBron! Go Lakers!

I wish you all the best for this up-and-coming summer.

Thabo