James: “I wanted the ball more in the third quarter, I’m the star of the team”

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Clear points against Saša Obradović were left by Mike James after defeat of Monaco by Olympiakos with an absolute collapse in the second half of the Final 4 semi-final.

How we came out in the second half played a role. I would like the first possessions to pass through my hands, since I am a veteran and the star of the team. I feel better and how I can put others in a rhythm when we start games or halves and the attack goes through me. And we didn’t do that in the third quarter“, he emphasized to Basketnews.

As for the reasons Monaco were poor in the second half? “Our defense was the same, we just made a lot of mistakes and lost our confidence. We got out of our plan, some possessions didn’t go the way we wanted and so the basket looked small“, he said.

Taking stock he said:We had a great season, historic. We had a chance to beat Olympiakos again, but we didn’t do it. But we should be happy and grateful».

Finally, on what Monaco would need to take the next step, he said: “Some shooters would help. We were the worst team in the Euroleague in three-pointers. We’re either going to have to start hitting some 3-pointers, or bring in someone who can».

Source: Sport Fm

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