THE Mike James answered with humor and… self-mockery to a question about the fact that Olympic he will have a lot of people on his side in Kaunas for the Final 4 unlike Monaco.
“It’s good to have fans“, said the American guard laughing and implying that his own team probably doesn’t even have a corresponding number of fans or so demonstrative.
“It’s a big deal to be here. I feel like it’s my first time because it’s been so many years since the first time (2016). I want to enjoy the moment and get some wins“, he added.
“In a Final 4 there is no favorite. All teams are at about the same level. They say it’s hard to beat a team three times in the same season, and maybe that plays a role. But for me there is no favorite“, he stated.
Regarding his own long history against Olympiakos, he said:This is a different kind of game. I have played in series with Olympiakos, but now they are knocked out. I think I’ve only played one final against them, but now it’s different. They are a very good team, they had a very good year and it will be interesting. We have faced them nine times already in the last two years».
Finally, on what he would advise his teammates as the only one with Final 4 experience, he said: “I will advise them to have fun with it. Be calm, because when you’re nervous you make mistakes. Not everyone gets the chance to play in a Final 4 and they should enjoy it».
.@TheNatural_05 on Olympiacos fans in Kaunas ?? pic.twitter.com/qr2gCfl3RB
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Source: Sport Fm
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