To Euroleague documentary For the 7th star of Panathinaic; Costas Sloukas said a lot and various. Of course, the leader of the “clover” could not be asked about the historical, two years ago, move to the “Greens” from him Olympic.
So about his decision, he said: “To be honest, I am a very closed person. When I told it to my friends and family they were surprised. I told you it was a very difficult decision for everyone, especially for me. Imagine that There were several nights that I couldn’t sleep well. I woke up from 5 in the morning. I felt that I had to prove many things this year.
People around Olympiacos and Olympiacos coach know well what happened. For me, the most important thing was that Mr. Giannakopoulos and Coach Ataman believed that we could all achieve something great. Even those who found me in the beginning, now they can’t say anything”
And he continued to conquer the Euroleague last year: “The game with Fener ended and then we spent some time with our families at the hotel. From Saturday morning my mind was in the game (with Real). Every second I looked at me with 2-3 hours. Imagine, how much I was looking forward to this match. I couldn’t stay in the room, I was thinking about it all the time. I was spiritually ready at 100%. And that’s why it happened.
We’re talking about an extremely talented team, Real, with great players. It might have been a better team than us. Who knows?
The night before the final was very difficult, because I couldn’t sleep. At 7:30 I woke up and I was thinking about it. Were very difficult times, which I will remember until I died.
Grand is X-Factor for Panathinaikos. In the Final Four he played great. Vildosa entered the final and played a flawless defense in Kambatsos, and put a key triple. Gave 100% of his potential. I have him very high and I respect him.
The coach put me in and gave me the ball. I was telling the fans that we need another 20 minutes. The first goal was that. If the game was closed, we would have the advantage. In the locker rooms the coach was very calm.
I knew that the team’s expectations for me were high. But I felt the confidence of the team and the moment I had to do step up, I was ready to do it. Kambatsu is a good defender and I knew that if I were going to shoot, he would try to cut me off. So I did it from afar, but I was confident.
In the next attack we played the same. I made a dribble and went near the three -point. At that moment I felt that this trophy is ours“
Source: Sport Fm
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