Vezenkov: “Each game I feel better, I need some time”

Time to participate in the Kings’ friendly against the Lakers was taken by Sasha Vezenkovwho talked about the game and its current situation.

Sasha Vezenkov shares his observations of the 0-2 start to the preseason, his Kings struggles on both ends of the floor, the experience of playing with the starting five and the noticeable improvements in his own game. pic.twitter.com/mAHWdNReka

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) October 13, 2023

In detail, what he said:

“We have to work harder, the results weren’t what we wanted but it’s not the most important thing at the moment. But as I have said many times, winning is a habit and we have to win even if it is friendly. Let’s raise our intensity and become better.”

For physicality: “We’re struggling on both sides of the floor but we’re improving, maybe less quickly than expected but that’s what we’re working on and that’s why it’s still October.”

For his teammates: “It’s good because it’s easy to play with players like them, they know how to distribute the ball and how to play at a high pace. It’s fun.”

On whether his presence in the top five was a surprise: “A little, but I’m always ready, even if I come off the bench or I’m a starter, I have to give 100% for the team.”

For himself: “I feel good, we’ve been here for a few weeks. Every game and every training I feel better, I need some time because I came from Europe but I feel good.”

For the difference in the game: “The game is different, it’s faster and there’s a lot of talent and athleticism. I’m doing the best I can, I’m in good physical shape and level.”

For the team: “We trust our philosophy, which brought the team so high last year and we want to build from there. We need patience and hard work. The trainings are good, I like the trainings, they are intense. We are getting close to the first official game so we have to be ready.”