Manolopoulos on bwinSPORT FM: “The national team is very strong and complete – We will see more things from Giannis”

Her great success National teamwith the qualification to Olympic Games her of Francewas asked to comment on his air News Bulletin 247 Sotiris Manolopoulos.

The Greek technician also had his contribution to the “blue and white” in previous years, as his direct partner Rick Pitino but also his Dimitris Itoudis but also as the first coach in the “windows” for the 2023 World Cup qualifiers.

Talking to him George Petridiscommented on the excellent organization of the National Team under him Vasilis Spanoulishim Giannis Antetokounmpo from whom he expects even more things, but also the general course of Greek basketball.

What he said in detail:

For the elements that brought this success: “I think there was a preparation and an experience of how the team should be set up with the players they had and how they should play. The organizational part was very important. The “windows” have also helped as some players gained experience and took the team on themselves, like Toliopoulos. All these elements helped us to qualify.”

For the good atmosphere among the players: “There was a good atmosphere and the players matched each other, which is very important when you play so many games in a few days.”

For the following Olympic Games: “Now the program has only rest, physical and psychological. My opinion is that the national team is a very strong team, it is complete in all positions and tough. She starts from the defense and finds all her energy from there. Those teams that play defense always have the first floor. I think they are on the right track in terms of philosophy and tactics. It’s too early to make predictions, we have to see the other teams as well.”

For the way John was used: “Yoannis in physical condition I think is still not 100% ready, we will see a lot more from him. There is a very good understanding between Giannis and Spanoulis”.

For Greek basketball: “I see a significant improvement. I also really liked last season’s championship, and I believe that next year it will be even stronger.”