Post by AND1 on Nov 6, 2006 19:33:25 GMT -5
'Bonafide' Interview With Stuart Scott
B = Bonafide
SS = Stuart Scott
Stuart Scott: Welcome to a special interview with no other than Carlito 'Bonafide' Vargas.
Bonafide: Thanks man, glad to be here.
SS: Let me start off with the question, "Why the nickname 'Bonafide'?"
B: Well if you look in the dictionary, the word "Bonafide" means "authentic or true". And this being called the 'Pure Hoops League' I feel it necessary to be named Bonafide. Plus my skills can live up to my name, haha.
SS: Without a doubt Bona. Is it ok that I call you Bona?
B: Yeah man... it's cool. Some of my friends on the court call me that.
SS: And does that include one of your best friends, Chris Munoz? Otherwise called "Speedy"?
B: Oh yeah Chris? He's my best friend. We grew up playing ball together. Playing in the PHL wouldn't be as exciting without my boy here.
SS: Ok now on to the League.
B: Alright.
SS: Do you want to be on the same team as the aformentioned, Speedy?
B: Tough question man. I know waht he can do, and I know that if we were on the same team that would be real fun. But it's also fun playing against him. He's a great player. So wherever we end up, that's all good.
SS: Do you see yourself becoming a major force in the league?
B: Of course. I work on my game everyday. But really... I just want to play. I mean going out there with the best players in the world, and finding out if I can run with 'em is half the fun. The other half is beating them, haha.
SS: Has any PHL Team approached you yet?
B: Well the only one so far has been AND1. Their owner has called me a couple of times... you know, just wanting to know if I'm practicing, keeping my skills sharp. I believe they are really high on me, and looking to draft me.
SS: Speaking of the draft, where do you think you will fall?
B: I believe I can be a Top 5 pick. Anything lower I think would be a steal for that team. I mean I work hard, I'm a team player, and I have that desire to win. That's all a team needs.
SS: Have you played with any of the other prospects?
B: Yeah... I have played with Speedy, Best Kept Secret, Flash, and Lights Out. All great players. You better watch out of them.
SS: Will do. Do you see any tough competition?
B: I don't know yet... it's too early to predict anything. All I am focusing on is practicing hard and getting better everyday so I will be ready at the draft.
SS: Well that's all the time we have, and I will see you at the draft Bona.
B: Thanks man... always a pleasure.
