Zervas: “Olympiakos’ guide is the two defeats by Monaco – Last year’s Final Four was a big weapon”

For the three days of the year, he is preparing Olympicwho next Friday begins his duties at Final Four opposite to Monaco.

THE Nikos Zervas gave to News Bulletin 247 the report of the “red and whites”, starting with the awarding of Giorgos Bartzokas as coach of the year in the Euroleague. “Bartzoka’s award is more fair than last year, if we compare the basketball that Olympiacos plays compared to the other teams”, Zervas specifically commented

As for the dilemma between Walkup and Tavares on the top defender award, he commented: “The fact that two of Walkup’s teammates have already spoken publicly to support him also shows the atmosphere in the team. Slukas and Peters came out to defend him. It’s a difficult dilemma, Tavares is also incredible. If I were to analyze it too much I would vote for this year at least Walkup, but overall Tavares is a rock. There is no injustice.”

Regarding yesterday’s match with PAOKwhich was easily defeated by Olympicemphasized that: “Sloukas stayed out with PAOK purely for rest reasons. The fact that 4-5 thousand people gathered for such a match is another success of Olympiakos”.

Finally, about the Final Four and the confrontation with Monacothe “red and white” reporter reported: “The fact that they played against such a good opponent and qualified makes Olympiacos very strong. The team is healthy, they will leave on Wednesday. The two defeats against Monaco should be an example to avoid. However a Final Four semi-final is not easy, they know Monaco is a tough team. He has three guards that on their good day can destroy you. Olympiakos’ big weapon is last year’s Final Four, the fact that most of the players got that experience, which the Monegasques don’t have. I think the key player for Friday will be Walkup. If Olympiacos qualifies, I would prefer Barcelona in the final.”