Papagiannis: “Everyone in Monaco wanted me to be here”

The lofty goals he has with her Monaco the George Papagiannis he underlined in his statements. The international Greek center talked about his first days since joining the team, stressing that this year everyone in Monaco wants to fight for the Euroleague.

Papagianni’s statements in detail:



On his first impressions of Monaco:

“I’m excited, I was very happy to meet my new teammates and I’m looking forward to the new year. The whole organization, and the coach and the administration, really wanted me to be here, they also talked to me about the goals and that’s how I decided to come.”



On the coexistence with Nick Calathes and the reception from his teammates:

“We also talked to Nick of course. I’ve been with him for many years and I’m glad to be playing next to him again. All the guys have welcomed us in the best way and we’re excited to be with them. Of course we’re also waiting for Mike to return from his injury and we are looking forward to the start of the year.”



On the course of Monaco in recent years:

“I have been watching Monaco and the high places they have achieved in the EuroLeague standings, especially in the last three seasons. Last year they came one win away from the Final Four and two years ago they were in the Final Four in Kaunas.”



For New Year’s goals:

“This year we want to go to the Final Four again and win the trophy. This is also my personal goal, but I’m sure it’s also the team’s”



For the Monaco project:

“The team did a good job of ‘putting all the right pieces together’ to be at the top not only this year, but for years to come.”

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