With her team currently undefeated in the EuroLeague, Kamiah Smalls, the 5-foot-10 point guard from Philadelphia, should be happy with her first season in France.
And yet, we were surprised to learn that she feels she should play better. Kamiah was able to find some time to talk to us before Villenueve-d’Ascq’s EuroLeague game against USK Praha about what drives her on and off the court; she also shared her experiences and expectations for the rest of the season.
Growing up in Philly, were there any local players that you idolized? I am inclined to think that the number 3 on your jersey is not accidental.
Come on, I think Philly would disown me if I didn’t say that Allen Iverson is one reason I wear number 3! Even though he isn’t actually from Philly, he has always been the face of Philly basketball. Outside of him, we have Dawn Stanley, an actual Philly native who gave so many kids in the city hope! Dawn for me was huge, she made me feel like I could do it too!
