Something more than happy that he is fighting in Olympic said o Thomas Wookup. In his statements on its official website Euroleaguethe American stressed that he chose the “red and whites” because they have winner mentality.
He also mentioned the benefits he gained as a player from working with him Saronas Yassikevitsioscharacterizing the Lithuanian (as well as Schiller) “Teacher”.
Details of what Wookup said
For its presence in Europe: “From the first day I signed a contract in Europe I was very excited. Everything is wonderful. The audience and the way basketball is played is wonderful. “Everyone who really loves basketball is the one who enjoys it the most.”.
For the details of European basketball: “Rhythm, strength were two things I personally was not ready for. Especially my first two years. Beyond that, most people in Europe could play in the NBA if and when they wanted to. “When I started learning some things, then I knew what to expect.”
For the coaches he had until today: “I was lucky enough to play for great coaches. Sarah, Coach Schiller, are teachers. “I learned a lot from Saras in the first two years and that was why I got used to the way I play in the EuroLeague.”
For his decision to go to Olympiakos: “The ambitions of the club brought me here. They are used to winning, they want to win, they have a great story and they are all on the same page. We want to win and we want to win now. “Being a member of a winning team is far more important than any individual title.”
In the same Euroleague tribute about Wokap, he also spoke George Printezissaying features: “I liked him from the first moment I saw him play. And I thought he could be a very good member of our team. Together with Sloukas, Tyler (s.s. Dorsey), McKissick could fit in very well. He does a lot of things, both in defense and attack. “I think he is a high level player.”
THE George Bartzokasfor his part, also referred to the American with flattering words, saying: “He is a fantastic player and character. In fact, his former coach in Zalgiris, came and said to me “congratulations, you signed a great teammate, a champion, a competitor, a good player”. I replied “sorry we took it from you” “.
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