Spanoulis: “I have spoken with Antetokounmpo – I want to see a full stadium in the matches of the national team”

With top him Walkup and having control from the start, o Olympic won 87-74 the Pigeon bwinfor 7-1 in the Stoiximan Basket League and ahead of the away match against Monaco.

After the match, Vasilis Spanouliscoach of the western suburbs team as well as of National team of Greece, spoke both about the defeat of Peristeri bwin, and about the draw of the National team in the Pre-Olympics. At the same time, he referred to Giannis Antetokounmpo in terms of whether it will strengthen the National.

In detail what he said to the ERT camera:

For the defeat in SEF: “We played an excellent game. I don’t like to talk about great play in losses. But we knew who we were playing against. We fought, we are on the rise. We work very hard every day. Congratulations to Olympiakos for the victory and to my players, they gave their souls”.

For the course of the bwin Pigeon: “We could be 6-2 or 3-5. This is basketball. In the long run, the deserving teams will show it. It’s a big league. We lost two matches in double overtime and on points. He who works hard will get what he deserves.”

For the draw of the Pre-Olympic Tournament: “I didn’t know who we were playing, we had the match. It doesn’t matter who we play. The important thing is that a world sporting event will take place in our country. I want to see a full stadium, let it be a celebration. From our side we will work hard. Big thumbs up to EEC for bringing the tournament to Greece, it’s a great social and sporting event. In 2008 we had magical moments in Athens. This is what we have to do now, to bring basketball into the homes of all people.”

For Giannis Antetokounmpo: “It’s still too early. We want everyone to be healthy and have good years. I have spoken with Giannis, he told me how much he loves the National Team. We want the year to pass with health.”