Kalaitzakis: “Experience in Lietbelis has helped me – I am not thinking of returning to Greece”

Interviewed to Eok’s Webradio gave the George Kalaitzakiswho is released after his departure from Lietkabelis.

The 26 -year -old guard talked about what he lived in the Lithuanian team, and made it clear that he does not currently do not consider his return to Greece.

In detail what he said:



For the experience in Lietkabelis: “Lithuania is a country that loves basketball, it is their number one sport. I knew what I was going to meet. The experience was very good, we were a “knit” team, a youth team and I believe it helped me both inside and outside the parquet. “.

For this season on a personal level: “I played about 40-45 games this year. It was something I was “chasing” to go to a team that would have double games a week. Especially at Eurocup I did a good season and I’m generally happy ».

As to whether he is thinking of returning to Greece: “As I have said many times before, I do not look at the return to Greece at the given time. I am happy abroad. It’s harder, but it’s something I like. I have told myself that I want to follow abroad. I do not exclude the possibility of returning, but for the time being at a stage of my career I like to fight abroad. “.

For discussions with his brother, Panagiotis: “He is very happy, he is in an environment that they believe very much. Panathinaikos is a “knit” team, a family, they are European champions. It has a role that he has won. He has a talent, he is a child who works very much and improves. I am very happy about him ».