Papapetrou: “Panathinaikos and Olympiakos send a message of unity, ready next week”

The return of Papapetros and the message of unity from Olympic and Panathinaikos. The leader of the “clover” spoke about the attitude of the “eternals” in the calls of the National, but also about his own return.

Details of what he said to Nova:

For the war in Ukraine: «More than an athlete, I’m a thinking person. It is a difficult time and you can not think of basketball when such things happen in our world. I hope that the war will stop and that no human lives will be lost. I hope that nowadays something can be solved through dialogue. It is selfish to think of something that has to do with basketball or anything else that is insignificant in the face of what is happening.

It is a very strange situation. These are conditions that we could not have foreseen would happen. After Quint, people are suffering and this is very difficult now. I can not judge someone for their decision to leave, you do everything to protect yourself. I feel very lucky not to be in this position and I have a very strong sense of sadness for these people who have to go through these things. I really can not imagine what it is like to have to hide in a shelter. It’s very sad for every human being. ”

To return to action: «I’m coming back slowly, it was a difficult time for me. Everything has gone very well and according to schedule. Now I started doing a few things. The important thing is to cover the lost ground and be in good physical condition. If all goes well, I will be ready by next week».

On whether there is motivation during this period: «My opinion is that there is a lot of motivation. These games may not be very scoring important. But there is definitely a difference between finishing the season penultimate or third from the end or two places away from the playoffs. It is a matter of prestige and goals. These games also prepare you for the championship, which is the biggest goal of the season. The Cup was just as important, it belongs to the past and the championship is the important thing in front of us».

For if he advises young children: «As far as I can I am available. It is a great pleasure to see young children take their first steps. Greek teams have based their successes on Greek players, without this negating the quality of foreigners. These children have the strength, the will and the diligence to do more. The important thing is that the team goes forward when these children join. I do not have a loved one, I try to be there for everyone».

For the National Team’s victories over Turkey: «It was definitely a huge success. I rejoiced with my soul from my couch. The image was satisfying, with will, new blood and great effort. I see from Papagiannis the effort that was made, as well as from the teams. Two valuable victories. It is a legacy for the future, the approach from the children is also important. I am very proud».

For the decision of Olympiacos and Panathinaikos to send players to the National: «It’s a huge message of unity for the clubs. Congratulations that let the player do what he wants and represent his country, which is the highest honor for all of us. Basketball unites, the National team unites. It is a great pleasure to be able to offer for your country».

For the goal of the National in Eurobasket: «Bad lies and I believe that the team is quite good and is missing a success from the National in recent years. There are many things in between that need to be done right for a success to come. I hope we are all healthy and all available. It’s worth it in Greece, in the Federation, in the players, why not be able to bring medals in the next tournaments».

For what she would like for the rest of the season: «I would like to end the season healthy and as best we can. Obviously the championship is something that I would like very much for us and for the club, it is the last goal that is left. To give our best to get it».

About how much he would like to play in the Cup final: «Very much. It is difficult to be outside and watch such games. At some point in your life you have to understand that there is a superior and some things you can not control. It was an operation that had to be done. I am very grateful for what has happened so far in my life and I will try to prepare for what lies ahead».

For what different to expect from Panathinaikos: «If we are all healthy, it will be a different composition, than the one we had so far. And with Jovic and some changes that were made in the roster. Gradually we play better basketball and more fighting. With the appropriate chemistry and readiness we will try to win the championship».

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