"You're a good team to shoot from the outside"

"You're a good team to shoot from the outside"

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Japan met South Korea 84-85 in the 2024 Softbank Cup warm-up match held at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on the 5th. Japan is preparing for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Before the official Olympics, the team held an exhibition game with Korea to check players' performance and enhance their performance.

However, the team was not complete. NBA leaguers Rui Hachimura (201cm, F) and Utah Watanabe (206cm, F) failed to participate in the game. Keisei Tominaga (188cm, G), dubbed "Japan Curry," also proudly joined the Japanese national team.

In the first game, however, Casey did not play much. He was not in good physical condition. Also, he did not receive many opportunities because he had other guards. He played 12 minutes and scored only six points. He did not make even one three-point shot, which is his strength. Nevertheless, he harassed Korea with threatening movements after the two-man game. In the second half of the third quarter, he also recorded three steals and produced a threatening scene.

When asked how he felt about facing the Korean team, he said, "We are a fast and young team. They strengthen pressure. They also like outer shooting."

Casey participated in the 2024 NBA Draft. He was not selected. However, he recently signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers for the Summer League. He plans to play in the Summer League in earnest. Regarding this, he said, "It's amazing. Going to the NBA is my dream. This is the beginning of my dream." 동행복권파워볼

If he participates in the Summer League, he will also face Lee Hyun-joong (202cm, F), the future of Korea. When he mentioned this, he said, "It will be a great experience. I am looking forward to it."