Japanese basketball's own living legend Takehiko Orimo says that he would absolutely be honored if he gets the nod. But he does not want the occasion to be a farewell stage.
The 49-year-old, who has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2019-20 season, has a strong chance to make the roster through fan voting for the B. League All-Star Game, which will take place Jan. 18 at Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center.
Orimo led eligible guards for "B.Black" team with 18,828 votes as of Sunday night, slightly edging national team regular Makoto Hiejima.
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