Larentzakis: “The decision for Walkup came to us suddenly – Important for us and the National Team”

THE Olympic started with the “right” his obligations in the playoffs of the Basketball League, after destroying with a score of 97-73 Mars making the series 1-0.

THE Giannoulis Larentzakis he spoke after the match both about the appearance of the “red and white” and about the question of his Greekization Thomas Walkup.

What the Greek international guard said to ERT:

For the Greekization of Walkup: “We have become very close in recent years. We know his level and he will help the National team a lot if he finally plays. He really likes Greece and shows it with his actions. This decision came to us somewhat suddenly. It is also very useful for Olympiakos and Greek basketball and the National Team. It shows a very good movement.”

For the reaction of the PSAK: “A lot will be heard, such as why he should eat the place of a Greek player. It’s healthy competition, every player has to prove that they deserve to take their place in a team. Competition can only make you better. Let’s stop whining and show what we’re worth. We all have to work, and not just because we are Greeks to rest on it.”

For the victory over Aris and the matches against Fenerbahce: “Aris had problems, we look at all the games seriously and we want to be ready for the Euroleague against a serious opponent. We go to Thessaloniki to win and finish the series and look after Fener. It will be a very competitive series, with a lot of tension. The seat difference and the headquarters play a role. We know Fener well, the positives and the negatives. Our intensity through the defense is a key element for the outcome of the match”.