His trust Giorgos Bartzokas has won to Olympic Evan Fournier, as he states to Basketnews, although… he admits that sometimes he feels like he’s being stripped of his clothes.
“I haven’t really talked about basketball with the coach. Every time we talk it’s just, “How are you?” and we continue. But I think he trusts me and I appreciate that. First, he sees that I am doing the best I can. After 12 years you have some reflexes. For example, on the counter attack I want to get up for a three-pointer, to “kill”. That’s how I see myself, as an attacking player. I’ve always been this way and I won’t change. I will always be that guy. But I know how to play and at a different pace, I can adapt to all systems. I think I show that“, he emphasized.
“Are there times when I take initiatives that Barzokas doesn’t like? Sure, 100%. Sometimes I’m sure he wants to kill me. He never told me, but I’m sure he wants to. But I really appreciate his confidence because he has never said anything negative to me. He’s always positive, always encouraging, and I think that’s why our relationship has been great so far. He knows I want to win more than anything. I’m not here to make All-EuroLeague teams, win MVP or anything. I’m really here to win and help the team, and I think he feels that and respects me for that.“, he added.
Source: Sport Fm
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