McKissick: “If a team deserves the championship, it’s us!”

THE Olympic tested tomorrow (06/04, 20:00) in Belgrade against red star, in the framework of the 33rd and penultimate Euroleague tournament.

Shortly before the departure of the “red and white” for Serbia, o Shaquille McKissick, spoke to the journalists about the goal of first place in the regular season, stressing that the Piraeus her deserve it based on their image this year.

At the same time, the 32-year-old American stood at difficulties which the team is expected to face tomorrow against Red Star.

What Shaquille McKissic mentioned in detail:



For the goal of the top in the Euroleague: “The first place is an important goal for the whole team. We’ve worked really hard this season, so I feel like if a team deserves it, it’s us!”



On what Olympiacos must do to return with the double: “We’re going to have to limit their guards and not allow them to play pick-and-rolls. We will have to play hard on defense. If we win, it’s good. If not it will be disappointing. But I hope we will succeed.”

On the fact that he always plays so well towards the… finale of the season: “I don’t know… That’s a good question. Maybe it has something to do with the moon and the sun. I do not know! But I see the finish line close and I really want to give it my all. The playoffs are coming, so we’ll have to step up.”