
1. What’s your earliest basketball memory, and when did you know this was your path?
My earliest basketball memory is when my mom took me to house league for the first time. I was scared at first because all of the kids were bigger than me, I was 3 going on 4 at time time. I came over to her crying and she asked me if I could do what everyone else was doing, I said yeah. So I got right back out there and did an amazing job. I knew basketball would be my path because I have been playing since I was 3 years old and even from before then I’ve always loved the game.
2. Who’s been the biggest influence on your game, and how have they shaped you as a player?
The biggest influence on my game has to be my dad. He pushes me to my limits, always wants me to do my best and shows me right from wrong when I’m on the court.
3. Describe your mindset when you step onto the court?
My mindset really is to always kill, score, pass and create for my team to make sure we win. There are also somethings I can work on to elevate my game like my leadership skills and communicating a bit more on the floor.

4. Every great player has one—what’s your go-to move ?
I would say my go to move is the Allen Iverson cross over.
5. Who is your favourite player & what inspires you to work towards your dreams of making it to the NBA?
My favourite NBA player is Kyrie Irving. The reason why is because the way he can control the game with his pace. He has crazy handles that he can use to get past his defender.
What inspires me to work towards my dream is making a name for my self and continuing what my dad started and go even further then he did to one day make it to the NBA.
6. If you could go one-on-one with any player, past or present, who are you picking and why?
If I could go one-on-one with any player I’d probably say Kevin Durant because he is easily one of the best scorers in basketball and can show me a lot in game like scenarios.
7. How does being part of Canada’s basketball wave inspire or challenge you?
Being apart of the Canada’s basketball wave inspires and challenges me to show that we have to work harder than the Americans because they have so much in comparison to us. We also have to sacrifice a lot to be in the position that we all wanna be in.
8. What’s been the most pivotal moment in your career so far, and how did it shape your journey?
One of the most pivotal moments in my career was last year when my team won the OBL championship. I ended up with a foot injury during our semi-final game. I decided to still play through it and had a great game and a great experience with my team.
8B. You do 2 and 3 a days during the off season, where did you develop that approach and what drives you to work hard at such a young age ?
When I first started doing it I didn’t like it that much, but when I seen the progress that i was making day by day I was happy for my self. I knew then that this was what I was going to need to able to get better. By me doing this at such a young age I know that all of the work I’m putting in now is going translate to when I’m older.
9. Your dad was a pretty big deal growing up, how has his career had an influence on your journey ?
I would say his career has had a big influence on my journey. You can see the influence in how I play and in my knowledge of the game but when I’m out there on the floor I want people to forgot that CK is my dad. I want everyone to just think of me as a kid with big dreams who knows how to play the game of basketball and plays with passion.
10. When it’s all said and done, what do you want people to remember about Christian Kabongo Jr.?
I want people to remember that I’m a kid from Scarborough, Ontario who loves the game of basketball, works hard every chance he gets and has that mentality to where he can make the impossible possible.
11. What’s the one piece of advice you’d give to the next generation chasing their hoop dreams?
One piece of advice I would give the next generation chasing their hoop dreams is that the work always shows! Never cheat yourself because in the long run it will show who’s been putting in the work and the effort.
