McColum at Sport-fm.gr: “Whatever I did I owe to Greece – without Vetula and Spheropoulos I wouldn’t be here”

The time for the big Euroleague final has arrived! OR Monaco will come to face with the Fenerbahce In his “Etihad Arena” Abu Dhabi (25/05, 20:00, Novasports Prime, Sport-fm.gr, BWINSPOR FM 94.6), with the prize of the top European event.

In view of this match, the Eric MacKolum hosted on his camera Sport-fm.gr and talked to the Christos Roboli. The American guard, who is ready to live the most important moment of his career at the age of 37, referred to the upcoming final and cooperation with Sarunas Yasikevicius.

At the same time, he did not fail to express his gratitude to Greece, in which he said he owes his career. Recall that in his early business years he wore his jersey Apollo Patras (2012-13) and his Panioniou (2013-14), laying the foundations for a great career on European stadiums.

In detail what he said:

As to whether it is the most important moment of his career: “Whenever you play for a title, you have to go into the parquet with energy. You don’t think of the stakes, you go out as if it’s a simple game. Obviously, it’s the Euroleague final, and there will be a great atmosphere, but at the end of the day it is important to do your game and trust yourself and your job. “

For the good words that Yasikevicius said about him: “I appreciate it, it was a gradual job, I tried to quickly learn the system. It places a lot of emphasis on detail both on attack and defense, but I think I adapt. It’s not easy in the middle of the season, but I wanted to give something positive to the team, both aggressively and defensively, I think I did it and hope to continue. “

For his first professional steps in Greece: “I love Greece. When I got out of college I didn’t have many suggestions and opportunities. From a second -class group in Israel, Apollo Patras gave me a chance. Nikos Vetoulas gave me my first job and since then my career has been a great boost. Since then, everyone has ceased to care about coming from a little college.

Therefore, Greece has a special place in my heart, because it gave me the first chance at the high level. Thanks to her I made the money I made and had a 15 -year career. So thank you Greece, and also Spheropoulos, helped me a lot in Panionios. I’m really grateful, I wouldn’t be here without them giving me the opportunity. “

For the advice of his brother, Si Jay McColum, in view of the final: “He told me to be myself and trust the work I have done. He told me that I already know what to do, I’ve done it many times, and enjoy the moment. “

@SPORFM946 MacColoum at sport-fm.gr: “Whatever I owe to Greece – without beetle and spheropoulos I wouldn’t be here” #Sporfm #euroleague #Finalfour2025 #Fenerbahce? Original Sound SPORFM946