Having wrapped up team practice, center Nick Fazekas took off his 38-cm (15-inch) shoes and sat on the bench in a relaxed manner.
This laid-back American is the undisputed king of the Toshiba Brave Thunders, who seek to capture the league championship in the NBL Finals against the Wakayama Trians.
The best-of-five series begins on Wednesday, a 7 p.m. tipoff, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, also at 7 p.m., followed by Game 3 on Saturday at 3 at the same venue. If necessary, Games 4 and 5 will be held on Sunday at 3 and Monday at 7.