INTERVIEW WITH TY GORDON

Who Am I?

I’m Can Peker Pekcan. I’m 20 years old and addicted to basketball. I have been a writer on several sites and currently appear in videos about Türkiye’s youth league on the Stop Press Medya YouTube channel. I share articles on my Twitter and Medium accounts. I want to be professional scout.

You can reach me on Twitter (X) or LinkedIn.

Twitter (X): canpekerpekcan
LinkedIn: Can Peker Pekcan

JITAURIUS ”TY” GORDON – TRABZONSPOR

Position: G
Date of birth: 20.11.1998
Height: 6’1″ / 1.85
2023-2024 team: ERA Nymburk

2023-2024 FIBA Europe Cup & Mattoni NBL stats

  • 58 game
  • 25 MIN
  • 15.1 PTS
  • %59 2PT FG
  • %29 3PT FG
  • %82 FT
  • 3.8 AST
  • 2.9 REB
  • 1.2 STL
  • 13.7 EFF

INTERVIEW

How and when did you start playing basketball?

I started playing basketball around 5-6 years old, I would play at the Whiteoak Community Center in Tunica, Mississippi.

You had a good season with ERA Nymburk last year. What are your thoughts on last season?

Last year season was a success I would say. From making a deep run in FIBA Europe Cup. And returning the title back to Nymburk!

You also played in the NCAA. Can you compare the basketball played in Europe with the basketball played in the USA?

Yes, I played basketball in college at Nicholls state university. I wouldn’t say it’s to much of a difference some rules applied to the game is different but at the end of the day it’s just basketball. And if you good at it you would be fine.

You signed with Manisa at the beginning of the summer and now you are in Trabzonspor. How did this happen?

Yes I signed with Manisa is June, but due to management changes that’s what lead me to Trabzonspor!

What is the main factor in choosing Trabzon?

Historical program. Great fans & nice city & a chance to bring this program back to what it has always been, successful.

What are your goals for the next season?

Winning is my goal this upcoming season and doing whatever I go to do to be affect for this team.

What are your long-term goals?

To build of this game and use your game to help me with any areas that’s need to be done once I’m doing playing basketball.

What are the skills that you think make a difference in your game?

The attitude, how hard I play, & my defensive skills.

Which skills do you want to improve in your game?

Everything you name it. Always good to improve everything, but most importantly my shooting percentages.

Who is your favorite basketball player?

Kobe Bryant.

Lastly, what would you like to say to Trabzonspor fans?

I’m excited to be here and I want you to know that I will give you guys 100 percent of me and would love for you guys to show up and show out for us this upcoming season, we need you!


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