Hornets coach: ‘I wish we had Micic & Pokuszewski earlier, I pray when we face Jokic’

The best words were spoken by Steve Clifford for Vasilij Micic and Alexei Pokushevsky.

Their coach Hornets stated that he was completely satisfied with the presence of the two Serbians in his team, saying that it would have been even better if he had had them both from the start of the season. From there on, he emphasized that in view of the games with them Nuggets that… he prays, waiting to face him Nikola Jokicwho he considers the best player in the NBA right now.

“It’s a shame we didn’t have them sooner. It would be better if we had them with us all season as they are two very good players who fit into the team“, said the American coach regarding Micic and Pokusevski.

On the young forward: “I’m happy for him as he’s proven he can play in the NBA. He took a step forward and that’s the most important thing right now. The point is to keep it going».

For the former Efes player: “It wasn’t easy for him, but the fact that he continued to work hard despite not having playing time is what I like most about him. He’s a great guy. He is a smart player and makes very good decisions. I would say his decisions energize the other players as well. Everyone wants to play with him because he is not selfish».

For Nikola Jokic: “When we’re getting ready to play against the Nuggets and Jokic, I just make my… cross and pray. There’s not much we can do because he’s the best player in the NBA right now. He is impressive and not everyone knows who Nikola Jokic is».