Get to Know - Max Hintz

In this edition of "Get to Know Your Warriors" we get to know Max Hintz of Woodbury, MN. Max is in his second season with the Warriors after red-shirting during his first season. Many people do not know this but Max loves to play video games, especially NBA 2K 09 versus fellow teammate Ryan Gargaro. While no one knows what the record is between the two from the sounds of it, Max, has been definately winning more games then losing.

What is your full name? Maximilian Paul Hintz

What are your parent(s) names? Ron & June Hintz

Do you have any brothers/sisters? Brother- Alex ( 23), sister- Sarah (17)

Do you have any pets? Dog - Chesapeake Bay Retriever- Name: Perdi

What is your major here at WSU? Finance w/ accounting minor

Why did you select WSU? To play basketball

What is your favorite color? All shades of blue

What is your favorite food? Hamburgers and steak

What is your favorite TV/Show? Entourage

What is your favorite movie? All comedies, Forrest Gump, Gladiator and Troy

What is your favorite type of music? Alternative rock or rap

What is currently playing in your Ipod/cd player? Kanye West

What is one interesting talent you have that people might not know? I like to cook

What is your dream job? To own my own business

What is your greatest sports achievement? Back to back state tournament appearances junior and senior year of high school

What is your favorite type of basketball shoe? Nike huarache or adidas pro models

If you could select 3 people in the world to have dinner with who would they be? Why? Tiger Woods, Will Ferrell and Jonah Hill. First Tiger Woods to talk to him about his achievements and get words of advice from him. The next two because they are really funny and i think it would be a great time hanging out with them.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go? Germany or Greece

If you could go to a major sporting event, which one would it be? Final Four

Who have you looked up to the most in your life? My dad

Who is your favorite actor/actress? Will Ferrel

Who is your favorite singer/artist? Dave Matthews

Who is your favorite professional sports team? Minnesota Twins

Who is the one person in life you would like to meet? Michael Jordan

Who is your favorite basketball player? Kevin Garnett

Who is the best person you have ever played basketball against? Derrick Rose

Who is the cleanest person on our team? Mikey

Who is the messiest person on our team? Kratz

Who is the best dunker on the team? C-Rob

Who is the best video game player on the team? Gar

Who on our team would you choose to be the President of the US? Why? Travis Whipple- handle a lot of tasks at once

Who on our team is most likely to be famous? Why? Clayton Vette- Country Singer

If you had one word of advice for people what would it be? Stay positive