If he spoke about his ambitions with his Thunder team, Ajay Mitchell also presented his desire to be able to play in the colors of the Belgian national team jersey.
“Representing a national team is truly something special. When the time is right, I want to play for Belgium“, commented Mitchell who also reacted to the words of his compatriot Toumani Camara who reaffirmed on Sunday his desire to play for the Lions. “We played at the youth level together. It’s great to know he’s ready because it sends a message and we want to show everyone what we can do.“
Asked about the combination of the NBA and FIBA calendars, a real problem for certain nations, Ajay Mitchell, 22, who has already represented the Lions in 2021, was clear and affirmed that it was impossible as long as the season was underway in the North American championship. “But it is possible after the end of the season, it will just take work. The idea of playing in big competitions is very motivating, but you also have to be careful about fatigue, because I don’t want to enter a tournament without being 100%.“
If the NBA was a dream for the OKC rookie, playing in a World Cup or the Olympics is another. “It’s really different, because you represent your country. And don’t make me say what I didn’t say: playing for an NBA or Euroleague team is incredible. But playing for Belgium is one of my goals.“For Mitchell, the Belgian Lions have the capabilities”achieve great things“with a”amazing group of players“.
