Mike James said he was happy about the first place in the history of Euroleague scorers that he now holds, although he did not hide that he really wants to accompany this record with winning the European title.
“I wanted us to win, because if we lost it would be a strange feeling“, the Monaco guard said after the victory over Red Star and added: “I had my concentration to win. I wasn’t put off by the record. I was trying to be myself and we won. Let’s try to win the title and I want to be clutch in the playoffs. That’s our goal, to get the title. Last year we went to the Final Four. It’s nice when people appreciate what you do and show their love“, he initially said.
About Vassilis Spanoulis, who has now passed, he said: “I hope to win the Euroleague along with the top scorer title. I spoke with Spanoulis, I think he had a match (he means Peristeri against Karsigiaka). I am a big fan of Spanoulis, just as he is a fan of mine».
As for whether he expected to become the top scorer, he replied: “Chris Singleton told me 1-2 years ago that I was getting close. He was telling me ‘you’re going to break the record’. He showed it to me and said ‘I’m not that far off’. In the summer I was talking to my friends and saying I’m really close and maybe I’ll break it this year. It’s crazy just thinking about it».
“It’s nice to have your friends and family around when special things happen in your life. Some want to play in the NBA, but I hope the Euroleague continues to rise and more Americans take that path. I’ll enjoy it for the top scorer and get back to work tomorrow“, concluded.
Source: Sport Fm
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