Tag Archives: Astana
Caner-Medley’s Corner- ‘Oh the places you’ll go’
Caner-Medley’s Corner- Dream big and believe in yourself
One of my hopes in writing these blogs is to help young players in Maine see a goal that I didn’t know existed when I was growing up in Portland. I know several players from my generation that could have pursued playing careers overseas if they had known that those opportunities existed. Guys like Robert Pilsbury from Portland […]
Caner-Medley’s Corner- Unruly fans, death threats, and the price of fame
This week on Caner-Medley’s Corner, Nik gives us a chilling first-hand look at what it’s like dealing with unruly fans, which can at times lead to things like death threats. He also talks about what it’s been like living and playing in war-torn countries, an experience that has been particularly unique for him- a 6 […]
Caner-Medley’s Corner- Grinding out a road trip
This week in Caner-Medley’s Corner, Nik gives us an inside look at what it’s like to go through the grind of a road trip. Except that this isn’t like most road trips for professional sports, because Nik’s team is located so far away from the rest of the teams in the league in Astana, Kazakhstan. […]
Caner-Medley’s Corner- A tough loss softened by a visit from Mom
In this week’s entry for “Caner-Medley’s Corner,” Nik gives us an inside glimpse into the frustration of losing a close game, and he also shows us around Astana. For all the amazing places his career has taken him around the globe, Nik doesn’t get much time to really experience and enjoy the cities that he plays […]
Caner-Medley’s Corner- “The franchise player returns”
In the third installment of “Caner-Medley’s Corner,” Nik finally gets back on the court. He also gives a glimpse inside the not-so-exciting side of his life, and shares a couple photos from his home in Astana. Game Day: One of things I’m going to miss the most when I retire from basketball is game day. There […]
‘Caner-Medley’s Corner’- The long trip back from injury
For the second edition of “Caner-Medley’s Corner,” Nik tells us what it’s like coming back from an injury to a team on which he has taken a leadership role. He also gives us a glimpse into the nervousness and “jitters” that he still gets before playing, even after more than a decade of playing elite level […]
Introducing ‘Caner-Medley’s Corner’- a behind-the-scenes look at a pro season with Maine’s best all-time basketball player
Back in his high school playing days in Portland, Maine, thousands of locals would turn out in the dead of winter and fill a steamy Deering High School gymnasium to see the local prodigy and budding superstar, Nik Caner-Medley, tear up the hardwood in person while they still had the chance. Following high school graduation in 2002- and […]