Guy: “It’s hard to refuse when a team like Panathinaikos invites you”

The certainty that the Panathinaikos will create a very strong ensemble expressed o Kyle Guy!

The American guard gave the first statements as a player of the “greens” in paobc.grstressing that it’s hard to say no to this team when they approach you, while he said he can’t wait to play in front of a packed OAKA.

“I feel very excited to be part of the Panathinaikos family. The truth is that this summer I had many offers, but when Panathinaikos came into the picture I couldn’t think of anything elseo”, he initially said and continued on whether he spoke to anyone before signing for the “greens”:

“I didn’t have to talk to anyone other than my agent, who knows the Panathinaikos organization well. I trusted him knowing that Panathinaikos is a superpower of European basketball. When a team like that invites you, it’s hard to say no».

For people of his new team: “I have watched several videos on the internet with the atmosphere Panathinaikos fans create in the stadium. They are really impressive. I’m looking forward to playing in front of them in a packed house,” he said.

When asked what his friends can expect from him Panathinaikouthe 25-year-old replied:I am a good teammate and I am passionate during the match. I will be myself doing everything in order to help the team achieve its goals».

For targets which he wants to fulfill during his time in the Greens, he added: “I’m a game-winner. I want to win as many victories and trophies as possible with Panathinaikos. I will be in a team that has learned to win titles and I am happy to be a part of it».

Regarding him Ergin Ataman emphasized: “He is an excellent and highly successful coach. The way his teams play is excellent. I look forward to working together».

In closing, he referred to his young people teammates: “Panathinaikos has acquired several great players. With Luka (s.s. Vildoza) we were in some trainings in Milwaukee and I am glad that we will be together from the new season. From then on I know everyone else as players. Sluka, Grant, Lessor, everyone. I am sure that we will create a very strong team. I can’t wait to come to Athens to start the hard work».