Dimitris Moraitis wants it all at the end of the season with Panathinaikos. The international guard spoke to ERT after the victory over Aris at Nick Galis Hall and set the goal of winning the Euroleague and the championship.
His statements in detail:
As for how the match with Aris was judged: “I think the difference we got in the third quarter decided the game. We were more aggressive in defense and got the advantage. We wanted the match because we had lost at OAKA and we had many reasons to win”.
On his coach’s decision to split time: “We wanted to rest players who have a lot of playing time. We all did a great job. We made the coach happy. This is our role. Let’s make him trust us and give us more time.”
For his personal performance: “Every time I play he gives 100%. Through my work, I try to get the coach to trust me and to help the common goal, which is none other than the team winning. The rest comes later. I think I do a good job on a daily basis.”
For the series with PAOK that starts on Thursday: “It is a series of difficult games with PAOK. He has a very good team, he has made good additions and we have to show up very strong.”
On whether the Panathinaikos players have the match against Fenerbahce in mind: “We certainly have it in mind. But as I said, no matter how difficult it is, we must first play the matches with PAOK and then think about the Euroleague”.
On how he looks to be in his first Final 4: “It’s a lifelong dream. I did it this year for the first time with Panathinaikos and I can’t wait. And without wanting to say big words, believe that we will be ready.”
For the… key point in the season: “Both the people and our president are always by our side and constantly lift our spirits. The president talks to us all the time, he lifted our spirits when he asked us for 5 wins to finish second and we succeeded. And with the help of the world. In the course of the season, Nan came and helped us a lot, but the chemistry we have between us on and off the field is what makes the difference.”
For the thirst of the world: “We feel how much he wants it and we want it just as much. We are counting the hours for the Final-4”.
On how he will be satisfied at the end of the season: “I will only be satisfied with the Euroleague and the championship.”
Source: Sport Fm
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