Papagiannis: Panathinaikos has a special place in my heart – To perform outside my comfort zone

In the decision to leave him Panathinaikos on behalf of Fenerbahce mentioned the George Papagiannis.

In his statements on its official website Euroleaguethe Greek center emphasized that they are emotional bound with the “clover”, however he wanted to test his capabilities in less “safe” environment.

“It was difficult to leave Panathinaikos, everyone knows he has one special place in my heart. I want to prove to myself that I can perform out of my comfort zone.

Your home is always home, it’s more easy for you. Now I’m here and everyone is great with me, the team has helped me and is one challenge for me”, specifically stated. And then add:

“The ultimate goal of Fenerbahçe is Final Four. The team, management and fans want us to qualify. Especially me. I’m playing this year for Season 8 in the EuroLeague, obviously I want to go to the Final Four.

It won’t be easy, the EuroLeague is getting bigger difficult, but the chemistry and ambition is there. We have to be mentally ready for the next game. Let’s have a mindset winner».

Referring to Papagiannis, o Dimitris Itoudis said for his part: “Papagiannis was honest and determined to help the team to level up. He is a tall guy who can protect the basket, rebound and score from the perimeter as well as close to the basket. He’s got motivationhe is at a good age, he wants to learn and I hope he is successful».