Mike Brown: “We’re extremely excited about Vezenkov”

From the SEF stands o Mike Brown is watching Olympiakos’ attempt to qualify for the final-4, as well as Sasha Vezenkov. The Sacramento Kings coach admitted he likes what he sees from the Bulgarian ace of the Reds – “I’m extremely excited,” he said – but deferred the answer to whether he will be called up to the NBA after the end of the season.

“For us it is a priority but we will decide at the end of the season“, he said.

Mike Brown’s statements in detail…



For the SEF experience:



“It’s incredible, the atmosphere is amazing. I take pictures and videos to send to my sons and my friends in the US, because if they don’t experience it, they can’t understand it.”

For European basketball tactics:



“Basketball is basketball. I like Olympiacos, the movement they have with the ball, the movement of their players, they play good basketball, everyone has the ball, everyone distributes the game. Defensively, both teams play with strength, which is nice in a play-offs level match”

About Sasha Vezenkov:



“The way they brand him has made it difficult for him. But I like what I see, he leaves room for his teammates, he cuts well, he shoots well from three, he has toughness, he has volume, he fights for rebounds. We’ll see how the season ends and we’ll make our decisions.”

If they offer him to go to the NBA:



“We want the season to end first and then we will talk to him. We are extremely excited about him, we made a trade to acquire his rights in the summer. It is important that so many people from the team have come to see him in person, there is also the CEO of the Kings here and the European scout. For us it is a priority, but we will see at the end of the season.”

If Vezhenkov is the missing piece for the Kings:



“The way he shoots from the three-point line, something we like, he handles the space very well, he’s quick, he’ll be an effective player in the NBA at a high level. Especially with the toughness he shows. He’s fearless and I love that.”