Audie Norris
Born in the capital city of Mississippi, Jackson, Audie Norris is a renowned 57 year old NBA player with a long professional career behind him. A star player, over two metres tall, talks proudly about his time in great teams such as the Portland Trail Blazers for 3 years, Benetton Treviso, FC Barcelona for 6 years or Nikas Peristeri in Greece.
Now living in Castelldefells, Barcelona, he is a basketball coach since over four years, sponsors the Jump10 Tournament of China, act as an Ambassador of NBA Europe and the Copa Colegial and is in charge of three basketball campuses: the one in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, in Barcelona, under his own name, two in Greece (Kos and Thessaloniki) and one more in Senegal.
How I found Ibiza…
Luckily, he had the honour of coming to Ibiza several times. I've known the island many years and I've been able to discover its different sides. Night and day. Summer and winter. I like to see things made in Ibiza, try the local cuisine, walk on its beaches, meet its people and have fun at the best beach clubs in the world.
Some of its myriad facets…
The numerous tourist attractions of the island. I really like the famous leisure clubs that open during the summer. Ibiza has the best atmosphere, the one we're all looking for. Ibiza is calm and crazy at the same time. Right now, I'm at a point in my life where I like the Ibiza that lets me disconnect from the world, chill and meet people from all over the world.
A Luxury on the island…
The empty beaches, calm waters, private beach clubs. I like the lonely and remote places of the island. Every time I come here, I want to go to my secret spots to find the peace I need on my vacation.
My favourite moment…
I like coming to Ibiza during the off season, when it's not so crowded. The winter is the best season for me, I find the real Ibiza I love so much. But I can't deny that Ibiza has the best night life, which I enjoyed a lot when I was younger and I still enjoy in a different way and I would suggest it to everyone.
A memory when I’m far away…
In one word: Paella! I like all kinds of food but since I discovered paella in Ibiza I can't resist it and when I think about Ibiza I think about the best rice in the world. Paella with lobster, seafood, looking at the sea or on the sand. I've eaten the best paella of my life here and that's my best memory.
The magic of Ibiza…
I always say that Ibiza is the lost paradise, a museum to be explored that always hides new treasures. Ibiza will always be my lost paradise where I come to lose myself...
What I tell my friends…
I suggest them to try everything and assure them that Ibiza will host the best vacation they've ever had. Its beach clubs, food, services, resorts, people, atmosphere, beaches, beautiful women... In Ibiza you can find anything you want and, most importantly, you must enjoy it fully!