“Enslaved” from the love of his world Olympiakou and excited for the honor given to him at the big night of SEF, he appeared George Printezis.
After the apothecaries reports of his former teammates and coaches, the former captain of the “red and white” took the floor. So he clearly mentioned excited:
“Good evening from me too. Today I feel very lucky because it’s like watching my own funeral. Emotions are special. I remember when I first stepped on the floor. When I was with people I had in my room. I was sitting in a corner alone and tried to realize where I was. The world sees a 2 hour.
I have experienced many emotions for these people who are here, in everyday life. These remain with me, together with the love of the world, more than titles. A basket counts a lot but human relations, respect is above all else. When I first came here I didn’t expect this. I’m lucky with the Olympiacos generation I grew up with, 1996-97. Maybe that’s why these feelings stayed with me and I wanted to stay here. Even when I left I wouldn’t change it, it had to be done to understand that I belong here.
I am lucky because I worked with many players and coaches. I remember the madness and appetite of the presidents from day one, the thirst. I remember I was in Larissa with Bartzokas. It had helped me a lot in how to manage my athleticism. With Kostara, words are unnecessary, I am closer than anyone, I love him very much and you are lucky that he is the leader. Bilaras is my brother, I am proud that he is here. He was playing basketball at me and I avoided him, maybe that was the secret of success.
With Sfeiropoulos I got closer than any coach. He believed in me since I was injured. We have achieved a lot, we have pierced our ceilings, I appreciate him very much.
I had Milan as a player, coach, president, he brought us water. Even if he is cold.
I wish Duda was here. A coach who believed in you and made you better. I worked with him and I wish he was with us now. I don’t want to take too long, sorry if I’m late. People close to me know how I feel, I don’t want to say it. Thank you for coming here in the heat, thank you Olympiakos for this night I never imagined. May this evening inspire every child not to give up, to believe. All jobs require more work, faith. To persevere, to give your best.
From a young age I had people who loved me, who kept me grounded. I only want to mention my manager, George Dimitropoulos. In my time a 15-year-old player having a manager was absurd. He was like a second father to me and always after good matches he told me that I have to work harder and after bad ones he encouraged me. I am lucky to have had these people, the manager, Chrysa.
Parents should always be there, say the good and the bad. To direct with love and respect in mind. When I had to talk about my new contract, people told me maybe you should look at something else, go to other teams. I didn’t tell them I followed my gut and I’m saying it now that I feel like the highest paid player of all time with your love. And I see this in everyday life. Your love is unique. I love you very much.”
Source: Sport Fm
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