Monaco’s big ambitions drove him George Papagiannis to signedas he stated himself, with the Greek center emphasizing the important role played by the presence of Nick Calathes in the Principality team.
“My big ambition is to play in teams with high goals and that’s why I came here. The management of Monaco approached me in a way that showed me how much they wanted me and that they are a club with ambitions to conquer the Euroleague. After that, my decision became clear and I knew what I wanted to do“, the international center initially stated on the website of the Monegasques.
For the Monaco project: “Monaco has been one of the best Euroleague teams in recent years. Her goal is always first place and I am very happy that I came. I believe that together we can achieve great things. I can’t wait for this experience to begin».
On his collaboration with Nick Calathes: “Just the fact that I’ve been competing with Nick for years says a lot and is something important to me. We have a great relationship both on and off the court. Nick is a great teammate and leader to have on your team. I’m excited to be teammates with him again».
On whether he would like to play in the Olympic final against France: “Yeah, that would be really cool to see. We took the first step by qualifying for the Games after many years. Now, our goal is to do the best for our country. We have a few days to prepare for the biggest sporting event on the planet. The Olympic Games are special, especially for us Greeks».
Source: Sport Fm
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