Antetokounmpo: “I came to Panathinaikos for the Final-4, we are going to Berlin to win it”

“Crazy» with his participation in the Final-4 with his jersey Panathinaikos AKTOR stated the Costas Antetokounmpospeaking to the press representatives, before the departure of the “trefoil” mission from “Eleftherios Venizelos”.

With the international Greek center at the same time pointing out that he and his teammates will give everything to win the trophy and giving 25% chances to each team.

His statements in detail:

“This is the reason I came to Panathinaikos, to go to a Final-4. It will be a very good opportunity for us, it is my first time and I am very excited to go“, he initially said.

How does being an NBA champion and a European champion sound to your ears?

“It sounds very nice to my ears, very nice!”

Have you talked to Giannis? Did he tell you something, advise you?

“We have talked, yes. Always the same. Come in, play with energy, try to be focused.”

However, the semi-final has many stories. Kalathis and Papagiannis against Panathinaikos, Saras with Panathinaikos and against Fener. Are these things forgotten when you enter the dance floor?

“I don’t think you can dwell on them. The goal is to win the game. You stay focused on it. Now whether there are stories that someone has been here before is not what counts.”

In the series with Maccabi Tel Aviv you had pressure, after the 1-2. Do you think it is now beyond you, as there are rivals who have a greater obligation to win the trophy?

“I don’t think there is any pressure. You play on a neutral ground, you go there to win, it’s 25% for everyone. They all have a chance to win the Cup. For us there is no pressure, we will go there to win.”

Is there a secret?

“The hard work.”

Are you personally ready to become the X factor?

“I am ready to help my team in any way.”

Will you be waiting for Yannis and Thanasis in Berlin?

“I hope so, I hope they manage to come and be there.”